What is a Medeco key?

Medeco XT. MedecoXT is a complete electronic locking system providing Controlled Access, Accountability, Physical Security, and System Management. More than just a way to protect your property, equipment and assets, Medeco XT is also a business tool that can lead to a substantial return on investment.

What are Medeco keys used for?

Medeco® locks are used to protect facilities worldwide such as high security government installations, industrial and institutional organizations,...

Are all Medeco keys the same?

The cylinders and their keys are not compatible with one another, which mean you are carrying multiple keys, stocking multiple cylinder pieces and components, and have different key system records to manage.

Can a Medeco key be duplicated?

Only Medeco authorized locksmiths are equipped to duplicate Medeco keys, and they record and verify every transaction. Each key cut is held on file at both the Locksmith and Medeco. It's a 2 part authentication process to ensure the security of the key duplication process.

Is there a Medeco master key?

Finally, Medeco master key systems come with unique key-control security. This means that you create a list of authorized individuals that can receive key copies. Only people on this list can receive or create copies of your Medeco keys.

How a Medeco Lock Works

Who makes Medeco locks?

Medeco is an ASSA ABLOY Group company. The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in door opening solutions. Every day we help billions of people experience a more open world. When you need high security protection, don't rely on an ordinary lock.

Are Medeco locks worth it?

Medeco Locks: This brand of locks is accessible and usually more affordable than most high-security locks. Medeco locks have an extensive catalog that can provide security at a manageable price. However, because of the lower price range, these locks don't offer the absolute best protection.

What are Medeco keys made of?

The manufacturer will only supply cut keys and key blanks that are constructed of high quality nickel silver.

Can Medeco locks be rekeyed?

In rekeying medeco lock, one authorized medeco dealer removes the pins and springs in the lock cylinder and replaces them with new pins and springs that work with a new and different key. For order of more than one lock, customer must choose re-key to alike or different key codes.

What makes Medeco locks so secure?

The Medeco locks have a vertical row of six pins arranged like most pin tumbler locks. Unlike your average lock, the rotation of the pins is important. When the key is placed in the lock, it not only moves the pins to the correct height, it also rotates them to the correct orientation.

Can you put a Medeco cylinder in a Schlage lock?

Resolution: Medeco does offer a key-in-lever cylinder to fit the Schlage ND. You will need to contact Medeco for the cylinder Specify a key-in-lever cylinder to fit the Schlage ND lo...

What is a Primus key?

About Primus Keys

Schlage Primus is a unique, patented type of key that features additional side “cuts” or “millings” that make the lock extremely difficult to manipulate and open. These side cuts work in conjunction with a “side bar” located inside the Schlage Primus lock cylinder.

What are high security locks?

High security locks are designed to provide a greater level of protection against the primary methods of attack that are employed by criminals, saboteurs, and spies – both outside of a protected area and from within by employees, service personnel, or those who may have or gain access to one or more locks.

Are there keys that Cannot be copied?

The truth is there's no law regarding “do not duplicate” keys. The engraved message found on many business keys is not legally binding – it's just a recommendation. Though many chain hardware stores, such as Ace, may refuse to cut a copy of these keys, a locksmith can easily duplicate them.

What is a restricted key?

A restricted key system provides ultra-strong security and control to any home or business security system. In a restricted key system, keys can only be duplicated by an authorised person and new keys can only be cut by the master locksmith who originally produced the design.

What metal is best for keys?

Typically, key stock can be made from carbon steel or stainless steel, but other materials with varying material grades include aluminium, brass, copper, and even nylon. Nickel silver, in particular, is one of the strongest materials used for keys as it can prevent key breakage.

What is the most secure deadbolt?

The Schlage B60N is essentially a residential version of a high-security deadbolt lock. It's rated Grade 1 by ANSI/BHMA,¹ meaning it has passed the same hammering, prying, sawing, picking, and kicking tests as the toughest high-security locks that Schlage produces.

Do deadbolts prevent break ins?

Doorknob Locks

The locking mechanism simply prevents the doorknob from being turned to retract the latch that extends into the doorframe. These types of locks are incredibly easy for burglars to defeat, by either picking the lock or just knocking the door handle off with a hammer.

Can a multi lock be picked?

Firstly, Mul-T-Lock is not pick-proof by any means. Every cylinder they've produced, with the exception of the new MT5, has been opened by many people. The most popular method appears to be using a mechanical picking tool produced by H&M that assists in locating the pins.

What is Medeco biaxial?

Medeco Duracam. The Biaxial is a UL 437 rated pin-tumbler lock made by Medeco. It is well known for the use of rotating bottom (key) pins that interface with a sidebar. The Biaxial is one of the most widely used American high security locks.

What is Medeco Assa Abloy?

ASSA ABLOY - Experience a safer and more open world. Medeco is a market leader in high security key systems and cylinders. The company's customer base includes wholesale and retail security providers, original equipment manufacturers (OEM), as well as institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential end-users.