Master Keyed Systems

A master key system is a set of different locks including euro locks, padlocks, and Yale locks among others.

• Each set of locks consist of an individual key that will work for just that lock; which is known as a pass key.
• Nonetheless, each single lock can be unlocked by another different key, which is called a master key. Master key can open all the locks in that set.
• In a master keyed set of locks, group of locks can be keyed alike, so that the same pass key can work on all the locks in that group.
• In a mastered keyed system you also can have groups of locks known as sub masters. This is generally used in large organizations where there’re different departments. The chief of each department or building may own a master key that will work on all the locks found in that particular department. But his master key mayn’t work on any of the locks in another department. This kind of set many layers of masters & sub masters. However there will be one key which is known as the Grand Master which can open all the locks.

• Without any doubt key control is really crucial when a mastered keyed set of locks are fitted. This is why it’s very common although not necessary that master keyed systems are available in the form of high security registered profile locks. This entails that it is not possible copy the key blanks and can be obtained only from the person with appropriate authorization.
• Cardiff and Newport 24 Hour Locksmith stocks its own keyed high security registered profile lock cylinders that are anti-snap, anti-bump, anti-drill, and anti-pick.

It is possible to master key all sorts of cylinder locks including screw-in cylinders, Yale type rim cylinders, Euro Cylinders, oval cylinders and others.

Whenever you need any kind of master keyed locks for your home or business in Cardiff, call Cardiff and Newport 24 Hour Locksmith on 0800 0520011 or 01633672386.