Longstanding hardware supplier Kenrick has announced the launch of its new AK SecureCore 3 Star high-security cylinder, developed to deliver exceptional protection against today’s most sophisticated break-in methods.
With more than two centuries of hardware innovation behind it, Kenrick continues to build on its reputation for reliable, UK-designed products that meet the evolving security needs of fabricators and installers across the industry.
AK SecureCore has achieved the Sold Secure Diamond Standard 2024, the most demanding cylinder certification available and carries the Kitemark 3 Star rating. It has been designed to resist every major form of attack, including picking, bumping, drilling, snapping, gluing and freezing. Featuring 11 pins and more than 800,000 key combinations alongside patented ALPS anti-manipulation technology, it offers a level of resilience far beyond that of conventional cylinders. Its reinforced anti-snap design and excess-discharge vents further enhance its defence against destructive or substance-based attacks, ensuring dependable performance in the most challenging conditions.
Andy Meakin, Sales and Marketing Manager at Kenrick, said: “AK SecureCore represents a significant step in our commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance security hardware solutions. The response from early users has been extremely positive and we believe AK SecureCore will quickly establish itself as a go-to cylinder for fabricators, installers and locksmiths who value security, ease of installation and long-term reliability.”
Homeowners who choose AK SecureCore can also activate the £5,000 security guarantee by registering their lock, demonstrating the confidence the company places in its testing processes and product durability. AK SecureCore has undergone rigorous assessment both in specialist laboratories and through hands-on locksmith evaluation to ensure it performs consistently across all scenarios.
Importantly, AK SecureCore integrates seamlessly with Kenrick’s AK Touch Secure smart door lock, allowing homeowners to combine advanced mechanical strength with the latest connected technology. Andy commented: The AK Touch Secure, which has achieved Secured by Design accreditation and IASME IoT Cyber Assurance Level Two, can be fitted to any door handle equipped with a Kenrick 3 Star cylinder, making AK SecureCore the ideal pairing for installers wanting to offer both physical and digital security in a single package.”
He added: “Kenrick has always stood for quality, dependability and practical hardware innovation and AK SecureCore builds on that foundation and gives our customers a cylinder they can trust. Whether used as a standalone high-security solution or as part of a fully connected smart locking system, it has been developed to deliver outstanding protection and complete peace of mind.”
