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A Guide to Locks - Do's and Don'ts When It Comes to Getting the Best Out of Your Security Did you know that Unico  is the UK agent for Lehmann Locks and Huwil Locks from Germany and the UK agent for Siso Denmark? We supply other leading brands too and are confident of being able to meet your needs. Whether you are replacing locks in your home or purchasing locks for commercial premises, this guide is designed to help you get the best performance from your locks and security. Here are the Do’s… Do Measure Accurately Take accurate measurements of your door and the lock mechanism to ensure a proper fit. Incorrect measurements can lead to poor installation and compromised security. Do Choose the Right Lock for Your Needs Ensure the lock you select is appropriate for its intended use. We stock and supply a massive range of locks  from cupboard door locks, furniture locks, drawer locks, and espagnolette locks to magnetic locks. If in doubt, contact our team who will be happy to adv...

At Unico we are well known for selling great quality locks for various applications. Our coin locks for lockers range is one of our most popular. Let’s look at the 10 best reasons they remain in such demand: 1. Eliminate the need to hand out keys This saves valuable administration time which can be better spent elsewhere. 2. Suitable for wet areas The Lehman Coin Lock 70 Wet Area has been designed for use in damp environments and so is ideal for spas, pool changing rooms and shower areas. 3. And dry areas Coin locks actually have any number of applications including schools, healthcare facilities, stadiums and arenas, concert and festival venues, amusement parks, corporate and industrial facilities to name but a few. 4. Reduces the number of lost and retained keys  You’ll see an increase on returned keys which saves money and time on your part as you no longer have the hassle and expense of replacing keys. 5. Highly durable for public and commercial applications  These locks...

Our customers span a range of different industries and come in all shapes and sizes with varying expectations. Tony Killick, our General Manager, spoke to us about supplying the trade with furniture fixtures and fittings in our Q&A below. Which types of tradespeople and industries do Unico generally work with? "We supply multiple trade manufacturers and individuals across differing sectors including kitchen manufacturers, kitchen fitters, furniture designers, carpenters, bedroom fitters, office furniture manufacturers and locker furniture." Do Unico supply internationally? "Although we do sometimes supply overseas, the majority of our business is currently UK based customers." What are Unico especially well known for and what are your best-selling products with regards to trade customers? "Our strongest range is locks for furniture and lockers , for example code locks, cam locks, cylinder locks and much more. We actually have a vast product range, so lock...

Locks for spas, gyms, and wet areas Almost all leisure facilities provide lockers for customers and staff to store their personal possessions. And, as the items to be safeguarded increase in value, for example smart phones, laptops and tablets alongside credit cards and jewellery, we realise the need to increase security requirements accordingly. At Unico we supply high quality locks, suitable for damp conditions, to meet the demands of our customers. Our coin locks are an excellent choice, and here are the reasons why. Suitable for shower areas and swimming pool changing rooms The Lehmann Coin Lock 70 Spa is specifically designed for use in a damp environment. It won’t deteriorate leaving you with expensive replacement costs. Eliminates the need to hand out keys This reduces staff administration time that could be better spent elsewhere. Free up staff for more important jobs. Reduces the number of lost and retained keys The Lehmann Coin Lock 70 Spa comes with 2 keys supplied but cl...

We know our customers from both the trade and retail sectors have high expectations which is why we supply high quality locks from reputable brands like Lehmann. We know that whatever the application, Lehmann has the perfect locking system. One product we can’t rave about enough is the Lehmann COIN LOCK 70 used mainly in lockers.  Why is this locking system rated so highly? It comes in 2 forms: the basic lock (trust us when we say that Lehmann locks are anything but basic) and a version with the same features but suitable for use in wet areas. Both of these coin locks from Lehmann mean we can safeguard our valuables whenever security is required for the home, office and workplace or travelling. What are the advantages of these types of coin locks? Advantages of the COIN LOCK 70 Basic : Great for applications with heavy use Helps prevent permanent occupancy Self explanatory for users Eliminates the need to hand out keys Reduces the number of lost keys The casing and front are mad...

Did you know the dial lock has been around since, well - forever!? There are surviving examples dating as far back as the ancient Roman times when dial locks were used to protect the valuables of the dead from grave robbers. And they proved a very good deterrent to thieves even back then.  We find the first written information on dial locks in 1206, in the wonderfully named The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices by the engineer Al Jazari. Very much later, the dial lock gets to be patented in the U.S around the beginning of the 20th century by Joseph Loch. The aptly named Loch had been supplying locks for the world famous jeweller Tiffany, who were looking for ways to increase security and protect their precious gems. These locks also went by the name of the tumbler lock and combination lock, because the lock obviously needs a combination of numbers to open. Modern locks vs traditional locks Nowadays we have also advanced on to electronic and digital locks wh...

One of the biggest sellers from our huge range of locks, is no doubt the Lehmann keyless locking systems. These systems are being utilised in a large range of facilities, including educational, sports, office and transport hubs. However, as much as these systems are popular, they do not suit every application. The main one of these being swimming pool and spa areas. Locks Suitable for Damp Conditions The alternative is a moisture resistant coin lock system which can withstand the damp and humid conditions of these swimming pool and spa changing room areas. The lock we would recommend for these lock perishing conditions, is the Lehmann Coin Lock 70 Spa . Lehmann manufacture a lock specifically designed to cater for swimming pool lockers. The Coin Lock 70 Spa The Lehmann Coin Lock 70 Spa  is a lock system which is ideal for swimming pools and spas because t he cylinder and cam are made of fibreglass strengthened polyamide. The systems include: interchangeable cylinders...