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| 399542407 | Blade of Key | The blade of a key is that portion of the key that inserts into the keyhole, | 1 | |
| 399542408 | Bow of Key | The bow of a key is that portion of the key that does not insert into the keyhole, the part that is held onto and which often has identifying information on it. Sometimes a code number is stamped on the bow of a key. | 2 | |
| 399542409 | Codes, Keys | Often times keys can be made by a Locksmith from the code number of a lock. This is common with vehicles, padlocks, filing cabinets, etc. | 3 | |
| 399542410 | Combination | A sequence of numbers, along with corresponding directions of rotation (clockwise, counter-clockwise) and iterations (frequency with which each number of the sequence is dialed). | 4 | |
| 399542411 | Combination Lock | A lock which is operated by dialing (rotating a numbered dial) the correct combination. | 5 | |
| 399542412 | Key Lock | A lock which requires a key to operate, as contrasted to a combination lock. | 6 | |
| 399542413 | Keyed Alike | Locks are said to be keyed-alike (KA) when one and only one key operates all of them. | 7 | |
| 399542414 | Keyed-Different | Locks in a group of locks that are "keyed-different" each require their own individual keys to operate. No individual key will operate more than one lock in the group. | 8 | |
| 399542415 | Keyway | The configuration of grooves, millings, along the blade of a key. | 9 | |
| 399542416 | Locksmith / Security Associations | organizations committed to safeguarding the trust society has placed in Security Professionals, and the Security Industry. This is pursued in a number of ways, varying from Association to Association and from State to State. Some principle ways are: * Accountability - through security checks, background investigations, fingerprinting, licensing, etc. * Training - through ongoing hands-on classes at the local, state and national levels, including Manufacturer and Supplier sponsored classes and seminars. * Education - through Association bulletins and top-notch National-level Journals, Books and Manuals. | 10 | |
| 399542417 | Lost Keys | Lost keys are one of those facts of life that make things, well interesting. | 11 | |
| 399542418 | Master Key | a key that is designed to operate all the locks in a specific group of locks. | 12 | |
| 399542419 | Master-Keyed | In a group of locks that are Master-keyed (MK) each lock is operable by both it's own individual key and the Master-Key. Each individual key operates it's own lock only. The Master-Key operates all the locks in the group. | 13 | |
| 399542420 | Padlock Combinations | If you've forgotten the combination of a combination-type padlock you can contact your local Locksmith. | 14 | |
| 399542421 | Rekeying | Rekeying (changing) a lock is the process of replacing the tumblers (pins, pin tumblers) of a lock cylinder with other tumblers of different sizes. | 15 | |
| 399542422 | Skeleton Key | An old-fashioned key used in warded locks. there is a great variety of this type of key. | 16 | |
| 399542423 | Tumblers | are those parts inside a lock (key lock or safe lock) that have to be aligned to precise positions in order for the lock to operate. With a key lock, the tumblers are aligned by using the correct key. | 17 | |
| 399647700 | Milling | On a key blank, the milling refers to the grooves engraved into the blade. | 18 | |
| 399674069 | The Cole System | The Cole Company uses an abbreviation that usually contains one or two letters and one or two digits to identify keys. The letter or letters are the initials of the manufacturer. | 19 | |
| 399674070 | The EZ System | is a sort of "universal" key identification system that has been adopted by many manufacturers. The EZ system is based on the Cole system. An EZ identification number contains one or two letters and one or two digits | 20 | |
| 399674071 | The Ilco System | uses four numbers along with several letters as either prefixes or suffixes. *Ilco key blank #1176 fits a Kwikset lock *Ilco blank #1092B fits a Master lock *Ilco blank #S1167FD fits a Ford automobile lock. | 21 | |
| 399746346 | silhouettes | outlines of the keysmade by that manufacturer | 22 | |
| 399746347 | end view | the way the key looks when you hold it up straight in front of your eyes and look directly at the end. | 23 | |
| 399746348 | lock | any device installed or attached to improve security | 24 | |
| 399746349 | lock mechanism | the assembly of parts inside a lock that makes it work | 25 | |
| 399773066 | key-operated lock mechanism | type of lock that's opened and closed by inserting and turning a KEY. | 26 | |
| 399773067 | Warded Mechanism | (Ward) is a metal barrier inside a lock mechanism that prevents just any key from opening the lock. The ward ensures that only the proper key will engage the mechanism and open the lock. | 27 | |
| 403618400 | plug follower | a tool used to allow removal of the cylinder plug while retaining the top pins, springs, and/or other components within the shell | 28 | |
| 403618401 | case ward | Protrusions that stick out of the sides of the keyway to allow entry of only the correct type of key blank. | 29 | |
| 403618402 | cam lock | A lock that has an attached cam that serves as the lock's bolt. Cam locks are often used on cabinets, file cabinets and drawers. | 30 |
