This is the light bulb shaped removable barrel which fits through the faceplate of the door handle into the the lock housing. A standard cylinder is double entry, internal and external and when the key is turned the cylinder rotates a cam which operates / throws the lock to engage the deadbolt. These types of cylinders are known as Euro Profile.

Sabre is an IFI designed cylinder which is produced at a price that is competitive in the UK market. Yale is a global home security brand and gives customers satisfaction that their home is secure by a leading world wide name in security. Both cylinders and all keys are branded with the manufacture.

It is usually possible to measure a the cylinder in the door, but to get a perfect measurement you will need to remove it and measure it as advised in the technical data download. How to measure a Sabre cylinder

Yes, follow these instructions -- Open the door and unscrew the fixing screw which is located on the face plate of the lock housing, in line with the bottom of the euro profile cylinder. Put the key into one side and apply pressure to the other side. Turn the key one way and the cylinder should slide out, if it does not - turn the key the other way and the cylinder should slide out. -- Take your new cylinder and insert a key and turn it until the cam is inline with the body of the cylinder. Insert the new cylinder into position and replace the fixing screw. Check the operation of the lock before you close the door.

Open the door and look at the lock faceplate. Ensure that the handles are fixed and measure the centre of the screw fixing hole below the deadbolt to the outside of the handle faceplate. The dimensions to the external and internal could vary so ensure you measure both sides. Look at the measurement chart for Sabre Cylinders.

So long as the hole in the handle face plate and lock housing are light bulb shaped then the style will fit the door, however care has to be taken to ensure the length is correct.

Many local key cutting shops carry standard key blanks, however occasionally certain cylinders require different thickness of keys. It is recommended you obtain original SABRE KEYS. Please note IFI cannot offer a key cutting service.

At the moment the Sabre range is limited, although we will be offering Paired cylinders later in 2007. This will allow the same key to be used on french doors. For further information please see Yale  Section.

Not in the Sabre range, however we can procure to order. Please email your requirements.

Special hardened pins are used in the front on the pin assembly closest to key entry. These make it very difficult for the cylinders to be drilled out.

Pins are inserted into the underside of Europrofile cylinder are used to make the combination. The more pins the greater the possible combinations - So 6 pins offers more combinations than 5 pin.

A flag hinge for PVC doors is a three way adjustable hinge which consists of two main parts. A base is screwed to the outer  frame of and the flag is fixed to the main door sash (leaf).

It is not recommended that anyone without knowledge of door installation undertakes any sort of repair or replacement work involving PVC Door Hinges. Should you feel that the existing hinges need replacing or that they need upgrading please consult an industry professional.

If you smell the old empty cartridge, you will be able to detect an odour. If the smell is acidic (like vinegar), the the product will be ACETOXY cure (IFI E30). Neutral cure silicones (IFI E40) do not give off a strong odour and are often considered almost odourless.

For most perimeter pointing applications, IFI recommend an ALCOXY curing LOW MODULUS NEUTRAL CURE silicone sealant. The E40 range available from IFI is the ideal product and adheres to most common building substrates.

No, we do not supply multi-purpose silicone sealants. Whilst our core range of Silicones Sealants will suit most glazing and construction applications, they may not be suitable for sealing in Kitchen, Bathrooms and other indoor applications.

Any area excluding kitchens and aquaria, where water is likely to collect or be left to dry should be sealed with a product which resists growth of mould. CPX 31 is a Sanitary Grade product contains a funghicide which prevent mildew.

CPX 32 is a FOOD SAFE product which similar to CPX 31 contains a funghicide. However as the name suggests the product has been approved by to the FDA standards for products used in Food Preparation areas.

It is important that the correct silicone is used in all aquarium applications. Failure to do so could result in water contamination. For this application you need to use CPX 33. 

Decorators Caulk is a water based emulsion filler, used primarily internally for filling cracks before painting (can be referred to as painters chaulk). It is used as a suitable sealant for sealing the inside of window and door frames as it is easily applied and overpaintable.

No, unfortunately not. But you can ease the waste problems by buying your LMN sealant in FOIL PACKS. This way you do not have a skip full of empties.

Of course. There are a few differing grades of sealant which comes in various viscosity (body). Try CPX35, which is a thicker grade.

Not necessary, but i wouldn't give it a try. If in doubt, take a look at CPX48, which is specially formulated for this application.

IFI Acrylic and Caulk for internal and All Weather for external.

This is the light bulb shaped removable barrel which fits through the faceplate of the door handle into the the lock housing. A standard cylinder is double entry, internal and external and when the key is turned the cylinder rotates a cam which operates / throws the lock to engage the deadbolt. These types of cylinders are known as Euro Profile.

Sabre is an IFI designed cylinder which is produced at a price that is competitive in the UK market. Yale is a global home security brand and gives customers satisfaction that their home is secure by a leading world wide name in security. Both cylinders and all keys are branded with the manufacture.

It is usually possible to measure a the cylinder in the door, but to get a perfect measurement you will need to remove it and measure it as advised in the technical data download. How to measure a Yale Cylinder.

Yes, follow these instructions -- Open the door and unscrew the fixing screw which is located on the face plate of the lock housing, in line with the bottom of the euro profile cylinder. Put the key into one side and apply pressure to the other side. Turn the key one way and the cylinder should slide out, if it does not - turn the key the other way and the cylinder should slide out. -- Take your new cylinder and insert a key and turn it until the cam is inline with the body of the cylinder. Insert the new cylinder into position and replace the fixing screw. Check the operation of the lock before you close the door.

Open the door and look at the lock faceplate. Ensure that the handles are fixed and measure the centre of the screw fixing hole below the deadbolt to the outside of the handle faceplate. The dimensions to the external and internal could vary so ensure you measure both sides. Look at the measurement chart for yale cylinders.

So long as the hole in the handle face plate and lock housing are light bulb shaped then the style will fit the door, however care has to be taken to ensure the length is correct.

Yale is a global brand and most key cutting shops will carry blanks. It is important that you do not ask for Yale keys if your cylinder is not a Yale product as it will not fit. If you have any difficulties obtianing Yale keys please contact us.

IFI are able to offer a standard range of Yale cylinders from stock in Pairs. These are ideal for applications such as French Doors where locks are side by side. On extended lead times, it is possible to produce any configuration suach as a complete set which will mean Back, Front, French Doors and even Garage to House and Patio  door con be operated by the same key. Please contact us.

We can obtain any europrofile cylinder from Yale, but would advise that anything other than the standard range on the site is likely to be a special. This would be reflected in the price and also the extended delivery time.