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2. Master keying - Wikipedia

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   Locks that have master keys have a second set of the mechanism used to operate them that is identical to all of the others in the set of locks. For example, master keyed pin tumbler locks often have two shear points at each pin position, one for the change key and one for the master key. A far more secure (and more expensive) system has two ...

3. Combination lock - Wikipedia

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   A Wordlock letter combination lock.. A combination lock is a type of locking device in which a sequence of symbols, usually numbers, is used to open the lock. The sequence may be entered using a single rotating dial which interacts with several discs or cams, by using a set of several rotating discs with inscribed symbols which directly interact with the locking mechanism, or through an ...

4. Master Lock - Wikipedia

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   Master Lock is an American company that sells padlocks, combination locks, safes, and related security products. Now a subsidiary of Fortune Brands Innovations , Master Lock Company LLC was formed in 1921 by locksmith -inventor Harry Soref and is headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin .

5. Pin tumbler lock - Wikipedia

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   Above each key pin is one or more spring-loaded driver pins. Simple locks typically have only one driver pin for each key pin, but locks requiring multi-keyed entry, such as a group of locks having a master key, may have extra driver pins known as spacer pins. The outer casing has several vertical shafts, which hold the spring-loaded pins.

6. Time-delay combination locks - Wikipedia

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   Modern time delay combination locks can have many functions such as multiple different codes, pre-set time lock settings (open and close times), pre-set vacation times (e.g. Christmas Day), dual code facility, and a full audit trail providing a detailed record of the lock history showing who opened the lock, when and how long it was open. [3] [4]

7. Glossary of locksmithing terms - Wikipedia

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   In pin tumbler locks, the series of key cuts on a key causes the pins to line up at the shear line or gate so the lock will open. In warded locks, the key cuts bypass the wards so the key can push or pull the bolt. [6] Key pin In a pin tumbler lock, the key pin is in contact with the key. It has varying lengths, corresponding to the key's ...