Cylinders
In the simplest terms the cylinder is the part of the lockset where you put the key. In the center of the cylinder is the actual location for the key to be inserted called the plug. The grooves in the key that allow it to fit into the cylinder is what determines the keyway. The cylinder can usually be removed from the lock to facilitate rekeying. Standardized forms of cylinders include Key in Knob, Rim and Mortise types.
Cylinders allow a locksmith to provide you the first level of customizable security We stock and sell original and replacement cylinders for most any lock you can find. Many of these cylinder we also stock in multiple keyways. If you need a system developed for your home or business Marshall's can take care of it for you. We have the tools necessary to build and track even the largest key systems
There are many keying options for cylinders and these include:
KD or keyed different - This is where each cylinder requires a different key for access
KA or keyed alike - When multiple cylinders can be opened with the same key. A common use of keyed alike cylinder would be have one key to open all the doors in your home or business.
MK or master keyed - where each cylinder is keyed different but one key opens them all.
GMK or grand master keyed - an extension to master keyed where each lock is keyed individually and are broken into 2 or more groups. Each group has a master key which works as stated above and the overall system has a grand master key which can open the all locks in each group.
We stock and sell original and replacement cylinders for most any lock you can find. Many of these cylinder we also stock in multiple keyways. If you need a system developed for your home or business Marshall's can take care of it for you. We have the tools necessary to build and track even the largest key systems.