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Key Types Explained:

Keyed Differ:

Key differ is the standard key configuration. This means that every lock you purchase will have different keys.

Keyed Alike:

Keyed Alike locks mean that 1 key will work multiple locks.

We can only key alike the same brand of locks (this means a Union lock cannot be keyed alike to an ERA lock)

For most mortice locks keyed alike locks will only come with 2 keys: This is because the other sets of keys are discarded once you key the locks together.

Padlocks are mostly keyed alike to certain key numbers, this means that each keyed alike padlock will come with 2 keys. This also means that you can add additional padlocks to your suite at any point in the future as long as you order the same key number as previously ordered.

Masterkeyed:

Masterkeyed locks are locks that have unique keys for each individual lock but also work with a Masterkey which is a key that works all the supplied locks onto that suite.

We can create any size of masterkey suite, we can even supply padlocks and euro cylinders masterkeyed so you can have all your locks on a masterkey suite if you wish.

Keyed Alike to Key Supplied:

This means that if you already have locks/padlocks made to a specific key you can send us your key and we can make more locks/padlocks to your existing key.

What are key numbers:

Key numbers are used in keyed alike suites to make it possible to order batches of locks and then by knowing the key number one can order a matching batch of locks at a later date. This enables premises to expand their capacity without having to worry about replacing all the locks if they still require a one key opens all solution.

If this is your first order for this lock:

In this case the key number is less important, it is worth detailing what you have ordered for future reference, but any key number will do the job.

What if I can't find my key number on your site:

Occasionally manufacturers will change the key numbers they carry, this is rare, however, when it does happen it may be that the key number you are using is no longer a stock item. In this case please get in touch, as we shall probably be able to track down a batch to suit.

What are key numbers:

Key numbers are used in master keyed suites to make it possible to order batches of locks and then by knowing the key number one can order another batch of locks at a later date. This enables premises to expand their capacity without having to worry about replacing all the locks if they still require a master key to open all locks.

If this is your first order for this lock:

In this case the key number is less important, it is worth detailing what you have ordered for future reference, but any key number will do the job.

What if I can't find my key number on your site:

Occasionally manufacturers will change the key numbers they carry, this is rare, however, when it does happen it may be that the key number you are using is no longer a stock item. In this case please get in touch, as we shall probably be able to track down a batch to suit.