What precisely is a Restricted Keyway Lock?

A restricted keyway lock is intended to prevent unauthorized key duplication. Most of these locks are managed by a single locksmith and require you to be on a signature card in order to have keys replicated. Only with proper identification and a signature-controlled controlled logging mechanism can we copy keys. This also prevents many businesses from having to rekey their locks every time an employee leaves. You know there are no copies as long as the key is returned, and your building is secure.

How does it function?

We will create a system just for you. We put a customized cylinder in your locks that will only accept restricted keys that we can cut. We key all of the cylinders and, if necessary, can set them up on a master key system. We will cut the number of keys you require, number each one, and log them in our records once your locks have been keyed. You can request the number of keys in your system at any moment. You give the keys to your employees and expect them to return them when they leave the company.

If you need keys replicated, you may either call us or come into our shop. We will need identification and your signature, which must match the signature card. When we cut you more keys, we number each one and record it in our system. The new keys are assigned with numbers that begin with the last numbered key you created.