Burglary-Resistant M&C MINOS Cylinder Mechanisms for Entrance Doors

Certification and Security Levels of M&C MINOS Cylinders

M&C MINOS cylinders provide a high level of protection confirmed by European cylinder standards:

• EN-1303EN 1303: European standard for door cylinders. It evaluates, among other parameters, resistance to lockpicking (the penultimate digit, classes 1–6) and resistance to physical attacks such as drilling, pulling, and forceful break-in (the last digit, classes 0–D). The higher the class (e.g. 6 and D), the higher the level of protection. (160B0A6D)
• SKGDutch burglary resistance standard, classified by “stars” (from 1 to 3). SKG* (1 star) — basic protection; SKG** (2 stars) — high protection (minimum 3 minutes of burglary resistance) SKG*** (3 stars) — maximum protection (minimum 5 minutes of burglary resistance + protection against pulling). The SKG rating is a key factor for Dutch insurance companies when assessing burglary risk. If the lock does not meet the insurer’s required security class, compensation for theft may be refused. (***)
• DIN-18252German standard confirming the level of security. It evaluates, among other parameters, key complexity (third digit, classes 4–6) and resistance to burglary (fourth digit, classes A–D). (MG6D0).

This certification means that the M&C MINOS cylinder belongs to the high security class according to European standards.
Its use significantly increases the protection of entrance doors and meets reliability requirements for both residential and commercial properties.

M&C MINOS cylinders offer high resistance to lockpicking, bumping, and other intelligent opening methods, as well as to physical attacks.
This makes them reliable and durable solutions for long-term use.

All M&C euro-profile cylinders are modular, allowing us to offer a wide range of sizes — we can provide a cylinder suitable for almost any door.

A steel core (1) located in the center of the cylinder provides high mechanical strength and resistance to breakage attempts.

Protection Against Intelligent Opening: Lockpicking, Bumping, Manipulation

The M&C MINOS cylinder offers high burglary resistance and effectively protects against lockpicking, bumping, and other manipulation techniques.

The mechanism uses two coding systems: 6 classic spring-loaded pins, and 5 sliders (3) that read the “snake” milling of the key.

A large number of coding elements, the special shape of one pin (2) , false gates on all sliders significantly complicate lockpicking and bumping attacks.

The pins of the classic pin system are arranged in two rows at different angles, further increasing resistance to manipulation-based attacks.

Protection Against Physical Attacks: Drilling and Pulling

Convenience and Additional Features of M&C MINOS Cylinders

All M&C cylinder models are equipped with an emergency function, increasing safety and convenience in everyday use — a key/key cylinder can be operated even if a key is inserted and turned on the opposite side.

This improves daily usability and eliminates certain risks (for example, when children or elderly people are inside the premises).

The emergency function is included as standard, with no additional cost.

Key Protection and Copy Control in M&C MINOS

M&C MINOS cylinders provide a high level of key protection and copy control.

The MINOS key profile is patented.

Legal key duplication is possible only upon presentation of the owner’s card, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized key copying.

Additional protection against unauthorized key duplication is provided by the angled arrangement of the pins.
The same mechanism also complicates lockpicking attempts.

Keys are made of nickel silver (melchior), ensuring durability and reliability in everyday use.

M&C MINOS Cylinders and Available Options