However strong and robust a security door is, it is ultimately reliant on the effectiveness of the locking mechanism to deliver security.

Owen Hughes • 7 November 2025

However strong and robust a security door is, it is ultimately reliant on the effectiveness of the locking mechanism to deliver security.


At TS Designs, we also work to ensure that any locking mechanism we fit to our doors has the same longevity as the doors themselves, in other words they will last a lifetime.


Over the years we have identified and now work with a number of high quality lock partners such as Tindall Engineering and Surelock McGill, but we have also designed a number of our own locking systems to meet customer specified requirements. These products have been developed to assist in providing access to owners of large building stocks where padlocks are commonly used.


The key to all of these solutions is meeting the customer needs. All these products are executed in 304 grade stainless steel.


Our hardware solutions include:

external cylinder protection

standalone locking options

external access devices actuating other proprietary furniture


A good example is the TS230. The TS230 is a dual key access device commonly used on IDNO substations.


This device allows two parties access to a shared building with their own suited padlock system. Removal of either padlock allows entry, whilst crucially retaining the other party’s padlock within the device. This ensures that the other party can never remove your padlock from site thereby protecting your suite. Both padlocks are also shrouded to protect against cropping.


All our solutions have been developed to provide a higher level of security than the security rating of the door itself.


To find out more about our doors and hardware get in contact or speak to Ben Dawes on 07885 619002   

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