Master key systems considerations

When selecting the master key system most appropriate for an application the following factors must be considered: 

• How secure should the master key systems be?

• Not only the physical elements of the cylinder locks yet are pirate keyblanks available? Are the procedures to obtain additional keys secure?

• How accessible should the master key systems be?

• The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA):2005 introduced measures aimed at ending discrimination against those with special needs by making cylinder locks more accessible.

• How large and how complex should the master key systems be?

• This is an important consideration. Will the master key system cater for your keying needs now? Will there be future expansion needs?

• How convenient should key duplicating be?

• Cylinder lock levels can be provided where keyblanks are freely available and therefore local key cutting is possible. These master key systems are less secure yet are convenient. Alternatively cylinder lock levels are available where key cutting is only provided by the manufacturer. Keys are supplied within a few days yet these master key systems are much more secure.

• What kind of cylinder lock levels are needed in the system?

• Special sizes, types (euro cylinder locks or oval cylinder locks) and finishes are only available on certain cylinder lock levels.

• What functions are required from the master key system?

• What were once enhanced features have become standard items for specific applications. Over 70% of education projects utilise classroom function cylinder locks to cater for the safety needs of the facility. A significant proportion of systems are supplied 'construction keyed' to ensure security at the point of project handover.

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