Most hardware is built to pass a test. At Brisant Secure, we don’t design to meet the minimum standards. We design to beat them.
Installers and fabricators tell us the same thing time again and time again. Passing a lab test is one thing but standing up to the real-world is another. That’s why the Ultion range is engineered to last longer, perform better, and reduce callbacks for everyone.
Cycle tests are supposed to show whether a cylinder can cope with day-to-day use. The standard for the 3 star cylinders requires 100,000 cycles before it’s considered a pass.
It’s been tested through 750,000 cycles, that’s 7x longer than the industry benchmark. Even after all of that, it stays smooth and consistent.
How? The Ultion ‘Easy Glide’ key action reduces friction and wear with every turn, keeping the mechanism working properly for far longer than standard cylinders.
That’s why so many installers choose it for customers who want reliability without compromising on security.
Corrosion is one of the biggest causes of early replacements and unhappy customers. In a UK survey of 270 installers, 88% said they had encountered pitting problems on their hardware in the past 12 months. That is a level of failure no installer can afford to absorb.
Coastal properties, exposed entrances, or just our infamous British weather, it all takes its toll on hardware that isn’t built to last.
Sweet is tested for 8,000 hours in a salt chamber. That’s 33x longer than the standard.
No flaking. No pitting. And no nasty surprises after a few months on the door.
Fit it once and forget about it, that’s how it should be.
A handle that goes slack or loses its spring isn’t just annoying, it stops working properly. The mechanism fails, the door won’t latch, and you’ve got a callback on your hands.
Our 2 Star handle lasts 3x than the standard. It is tested to 300,000 spring cycles, and is still going strong, that is why we back it with a 10 year mechanical warranty.
The result is a firm, smooth, confident action that keeps its working day in, day out.
Our keys are 60% thicker than the average. That means they won’t bend in your pocket, snap in the lock, or wear down after years of daily use. A stronger key means fewer replacements and fewer frustrated customers standing on the doorstep with half a key in their hand.
It’s a small detail that makes a big difference over the lifespan of the lock.
When hardware lasts longer, you get fewer callbacks, fewer complaints, and happier customers who trust your recommendations.
The difference between meeting a standard and exceeding it is the difference between a job that comes back to haunt you and one you can be proud of years later.
You can request free samples for ALPS, Sweet, and the 2 Star handle using the links below. This is the easiest way to see why the Ultion range is trusted by so many installers.