APECS door cylinders
Three ranges. One key for your doors.
Choose Base, XS 1-star or AP v3 3-star. Then have your cylinders keyed alike, plan a master suite or add extra keys.
The ranges
Choose your range
Each range has its own key system, so keys and keyed alike sets stay within one range.
- Everyday
Base
Six-pin brass cylinders with anti-pick and anti-drill features, in a dual nickel and brass finish.
Euro cylinders from £21.99
Finish
Dual nickel and brass
What you get
- Euro, half, oval and rim cylinders
- 5 keys with a single Euro cylinder
- Keyed alike sets: 5 keys with a Euro key/key or thumbturn, otherwise 3
- Extra keys cut to your key system
- No master suites
- No coloured key caps
Choose it if you want a straightforward six-pin brass cylinder, or you need an oval one.
- 1 star
XS 1-star
BSI Kitemark 1 Star on the Euro cylinders
Six-pin cylinders with brass differ and driver pins. The Euro cylinders are tested to TS 007-1:2014 + A2:2018.
Euro cylinders from £29.99
Finish
Dual nickel and brass
What you get
- Euro, half and rim cylinders
- 5 keys with a single Euro cylinder
- Keyed alike sets: 5 keys with a Euro key/key or thumbturn, otherwise 3
- Master suites on Euro doors
- Extra keys cut to your key system
- No coloured key caps
Choose it if you want a BSI Kitemark 1 Star Euro cylinder, or a master suite.
- 3 starTop of the range
AP v3 3-star
BSI Kitemark 3 Star and Sold Secure Diamond on the Euro cylinders
A pin tumbler and slider hybrid with all-metal keys. Euro cylinders in three finishes.
Euro cylinders from £56.99
Finish
What you get
- Euro, half and rim cylinders
- 3 all-metal keys with a single Euro cylinder
- Snap, pick, bump, drill, plug extraction and freeze-attack resistance
- Keyed alike sets, 3 keys per set
- Master suites on Euro doors
- Optional coloured key caps
Choose it if you want our top range: a 3 Star, Sold Secure Diamond Euro cylinder in the finish that suits your door.
Ratings apply to the Euro cylinders named. On a thumbturn cylinder, the thumbturn goes on the inside of the door.
What we can do
One key, several doors
Plan it in the APECS Builder, then add it all to your basket.
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Keyed alike
One key opens several doors.
- Mix types and finishes within one range
- One keyed-alike charge for each cylinder after the first
- 3 keys per AP v3 set. XS and Base: 5 with a Euro key/key or thumbturn, otherwise 3
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Master suite
Each door has its own key, and a master key opens the doors you choose.
- AP v3 and XS Euro doors only
- Every cylinder is repinned to order
- No keys included: order each door key and at least one master key
Works withAP v3XSNot available on Base
Plan a master suite -
Extra keys
A cut key for a cylinder in your basket, or one you already have.
- 1 key per purchase
- Cut to your key system, not an uncut blank
- For a cylinder you already have, add the key code from your key card
See how each one works, with example costs, in the APECS Builder
Side by side
Compare the ranges
What each range offers, side by side.
| Feature |
EverydayBaseEuro from £21.99
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1 starXS 1-starEuro from £29.99
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3 starAP v3 3-starEuro from £56.99
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| Security | |||
| Security rating | No rating stated | BSI Kitemark 1 Star, Euro cylinders | BSI Kitemark 3 Star and Sold Secure Diamond, Euro cylinders |
| Tested to | – | TS 007-1:2014 + A2:2018 | TS007-1:2024 |
| Resistance features | Pick and drill, sacrificial cuts | Pick, drill, bump and plug extraction, sacrificial cuts | Snap, pick, bump, drill, plug extraction and freeze attack |
| Mechanism | Six-pin brass | Six pins, brass differ and driver pins | Pin tumbler and slider hybrid, 9 pins |
| Cylinder types | |||
| Euro key/key | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Euro thumbturn | YesThumbturn inside | YesThumbturn inside | YesThumbturn inside |
| Half Euro | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rim | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Oval key/key and thumbturn | YesThumbturn inside | No | No |
| Euro finishes | Dual finish | Dual finish | Brushed Satin Nickel, Brushed Brass, Matt Black |
| Keys | |||
| Keys with a single Euro cylinder | 5 keys | 5 keys | 3 all-metal keys |
| Keys with a rim, half or oval cylinder | 3 keys | 3 keys | 3 keys |
| Extra key | £10.99, 1 key per purchase | £12.99, 1 key per purchase | £14.99, 1 key per purchase |
| Key caps | No | No | YesOptional, sold separately |
| What we can do | |||
| Keyed alike | Yes3 or 5 keys per set | Yes3 or 5 keys per set | Yes3 keys per set |
| Master suite | No | YesEuro doors | YesEuro doors |
Ratings apply to the Euro cylinders named. Rim, half and oval cylinders come with 3 keys.
Accessories
Key caps and Dry Lube
Optional extras, sold separately.
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AP keys only
AP key caps
Coloured caps for AP metal keys, so you can tell your keys apart.
- Optional, sold separately
- Not included with any cylinder or key
£1.99
View key caps -
Any cylinder
APECS Dry Lube, 50 ml
A lock lubricant for any cylinder.
- Optional, sold separately
£15.99
View Dry Lube
All products
Every APECS product, by range
Open a range to see its cylinders, keys and keying services.
Base Euro key/key and thumbturn, half Euro, oval key/key and thumbturn, rim
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Base Euro key/keyKey on both sides£21.99
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Base Euro thumbturnKey outside, thumbturn inside£21.99
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Base half Euro cylinderKey on one side£21.99
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Base oval key/keyOval profile, key on both sides£24.19
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Base oval thumbturnOval profile, thumbturn inside£24.19
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Base rim cylinderFor rim nightlatches£21.99
Base keys and keying
XS 1-star Euro key/key and thumbturn, half Euro, rim
AP v3 3-star Euro key/key and thumbturn, half Euro, rim
Before you order
How to measure
- Measure from the centre of the fixing-screw hole to each end of the cylinder body.
- Inside is the inside of the door and outside is the outside. Choose the size pair that matches.
- On a thumbturn cylinder the thumbturn goes on the inside. Don't include the thumbturn itself.
- XS and Base key/key cylinders, Euro and oval: it doesn't matter which way round you install them.
- Half cylinders have a 10 mm short side.
- Not sure? Send us a photo of your cylinder on WhatsApp and we'll help.
Thumbturn cylinders: the thumbturn must go on the inside of the door. The key side goes outside.
Illustration. Measured from the centre of the fixing-screw hole.
Questions
Common questions
Which range should I choose?
Each range has its own key system. AP v3 is the top range: its Euro cylinders are BSI Kitemark 3 Star and Sold Secure Diamond. XS Euro cylinders are BSI Kitemark 1 Star. Base cylinders are six-pin brass with anti-pick and anti-drill features. Compare them above, or ask us.
How many keys do I get?
A single AP v3 Euro cylinder comes with 3 all-metal keys, and a single XS or Base Euro cylinder with 5. Rim, half and oval cylinders come with 3. A keyed-alike set includes 3 keys in total on AP v3. On XS and Base it includes 5 if it has a Euro key/key or Euro thumbturn, otherwise 3, however many cylinders it has. Extra keys are sold separately.
Can several doors use one key?
Yes. Build a keyed-alike set in the APECS Builder, with one keyed-alike charge for each cylinder after the first. Each range has its own key, so a set stays within one range.
What is a master suite?
A key for each door, plus a master key that opens the doors you choose. It is for AP v3 and XS Euro doors, and every cylinder is repinned to order. No keys are included: order each door key and at least one master key.
Can I order a key for a cylinder I already have?
Yes. In the APECS Builder choose Extra keys, then "A cylinder I already have", and add the key code from your key card so we can cut the key.
What doors do they fit?
Euro cylinders fit uPVC, aluminium and timber doors with a euro profile lock. An oval cylinder needs a lock made for one, and a rim cylinder a rim nightlatch.
How is it supplied?
Supplied to order from APECS. Availability is checked before fulfilment. Keyed-alike and master-suite cylinders are custom-built to your specification. Please review the applicable returns terms before purchase.
Not sure what you need?
Tell us your doors and sizes and we'll help you choose.
Supplied to order from APECS. Availability is checked before fulfilment.