Master Key Systems

A master key systems are a group of locks that have a relationship to each other.

The keys are related in a hierarchy with one key at the ‘top’, (the master) which works on all locks, and then as many keys as required at the ‘bottom’ which may only fit into one lock.

The fewer key levels, the more secure the system. This “key system” allows for the control and assess of areas within a building.

In a business environment the a key system allows the limiting or controlling the areas of access by employees.

In your home a master key system allows for one key to open all your doors and locks instead of having multiple keys.

In a padlock master key system, the master key (e.g. the owner or manager of the business’s key) opens all padlocks on the business.

Employees are given keys that lock and unlock only the locks within the employees level of access.  For example:

• Warehouse supervisor
  • key access opens locks within warehouse only
• Office supervisor
  • key access opens locks only within the office area

Master lock padlocks systems only work with the padlocks, and not door keys or locks with an interchangeable core cylinder.

Within the master padlock system a record is kept.

A master key record is a listing or record of all the assigned key cuts to the padlock system.

Should your organization’s master key system need expansion in the future, the key record is used as a reference to ensure that the new locks do not duplicate current key cuts.

The master key record safeguards the security of the system, and providing a record as to which keys employee may have, and what area’s they have access to.

The simplest keying systems are often the most secure and last longer than complicated ones. Cross keying and complicated systems reduce security and expansion potential.

“Rekeying” is when we change the internal pins or wafers within the locks, saving the cost of buying new locks.

The lock is rekeyed to work with a new key, and the older keys will no longer work with those locks.

This is a good option not only when you’ve lost your only set of keys, but when others may have copies and you’d rather they no longer have access.

We can either install a master key system or create new keys for your existing system.

Depending on what you need and how secure your system currently is. Give us a call and we’ll gladly come out to visit.

Our emergency services are available for those who need to rekey their locks because of somebody having access to their home or business that should no longer have access.

Call us for a chat about your needs, and we can come up with a price for you.

We stand behind our quotes and will give them to you in writing if you wish as well.