"Things You Should Know About Steel Swing Units"
"Steel Swing units ( 750+ words)"
[ "Things You Should Know About Steel Swing UnitsThe steel swing units are responsible for opening and closing the lock's high lift or outer gates. The swing unit rests on the roller bearings which allows it to turn. If you're having an issue with your swing unit it may be due to possible misalignment, damage, corrosion or just age. Even if one advance mechanism is fixed, there is another thing that should be checked. Depending on what's wrong with your system, you may need to replace parts like springs, wheels, or housing cases. Also, if you think rust might be your problem, look at our previous article about Swing Unit Repair.There are many different types of locks so before buying replacement parts, check which type of Steel Swing units you have. When inserting new teams into the lock it is important that it's facing the right way. The units should be inserted with their top face down, also the recessed pattern on the unit should match withThe pattern in its case.When alignment is needed to install a new swing unit remove one of the units from your lock and take it apart by removing bolts that hold it together.After doing this you can now see the drive wheel, pinion gear, stop bracket and two bushingsAlso, notice where these parts are located because they need to be reassembled in the same position as disassembled beforeWhile putting the backswingSteel Swing units, pay attention to the direction that the bottom needs to go in, if not done correctly it won't close the outer gate with any luck.When the swing unit is in place :Make sure it's locked by placing a long bolt through the outer gate and frame. Then check if the wheel on the unit turned freely when placed under tension from the bolt. If your wheel did not turn you will need to adjust the alignment of your units. Start by tightening and loosening bolts that hold stop brackets and pinion gear to their locationsAfter that :Try turning the drive wheel again for smooth rotation then tighten the locking bolt back into place. There might be a possibility that you will have to do this multiple times until your units are properly aligned. When checking alignment there should be 12mm between the lower edge of the swing unit case and the inside edge of the lock frame hole closest to the rollers bearing side. If alignment is fine then it's time to tighten bolts that hold your swing unit back together.After replacing parts :If your lock still doesn't open and close properly there may be a need to replace the whole steel swing unit housing case. You can buy these housings from us or get them from a locksmith supply store. In every outer gate of the lock, there should be two housing cases for single cylinder locks and three housing cases for double cylinder locks. The old case is being held in by three bolts which you will have to remove before putting a new one in place. Also, pay attention to how old the case was attached because a new case might not be able to reuse it if done correctly.If you know anything about metalwork, you should take your lock to the locksmith for him to fix it properly. We sell steel swing units and housing cases separately if you don't need the whole unit or there is no retailer near you. Also, our second article about how to install them might be useful if you decide to do this job yourself.If your problem remains or you're having trouble with installation check back here on our blog because we'll post new articles soon about this subject." ]