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Are combination cam locks safe?

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Code cam lock, as a common type of lock, has always attracted the attention of users for its security. As a professional manufacturer and supplier of code cam locks, we will analyze the design principle, usage scenarios, and potential risks of locks.


1. The design principle of the password cam lock

A combination cam lock, as the name suggests, is a type of lock that combines password and cam technology. It usually consists of one or more turntables behind which a balance disc or cam is pushed. When the code is entered correctly, the recesses on the cam are arranged in a straight line, allowing the deadbolt to unlock and unlock. This type of lock is designed to provide a convenient way to unlock it without a physical key, while maintaining some security.


2. Usage scenarios

Combination cam locks are widely used in various occasions that require security control, such as lockers, safes, bicycle locks, and some household or commercial door locks. Due to its ease of operation and the need to carry additional keys, it is particularly popular with users who need to open and close their locks frequently.


3. Safety analysis

a. Password cracking. Although there are many combinations of passwords, some combination cam locks may be designed with vulnerabilities that make them easy to crack. For example, there is a specific relationship between the password digits of some locks, which reduces the complexity of the password. In addition, inexpensive combination padlocks may be opened using special linings without the need for a code.

b. Physical attacks

In some cases, an attacker may attempt to crack the password by physical means, such as tightening the lock, using the handset to listen to the cam inside the lock, etc.


4. Safety suggestions

To improve the security of the combination cam lock, users can take the following measures:

a. Choose high-quality products. Try to choose a professional smart lock manufacturer like Kerong. Kerong code cam locks have undergone strict quality testing to ensure that the lock material, workmanship, and security can meet the standards.

b. Set a complex password. Avoid using simple, easy-to-guess combinations of numbers as passwords, and try to set passwords that are complex and difficult to guess.

c. If the password is known to the outside world, the password should be changed regularly.

d. Combined with other security measures. In situations where greater security is required, consider using combination cam locks in combination with other security measures such as security cameras, alarm systems, etc.



To sum up, the combination cam lock provides convenience while also having a certain amount of security. However, its security is not absolute, and users need to choose and use the combination cam lock reasonably according to the actual needs and usage scenarios to ensure that it plays the maximum-security role.


For more information about the password cam lock, you can leave a message to consult Kerong. We will contact you as soon as possible.

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