

There are many providers of restricted key products through locksmith channels and they all have a registered or restricted design pattern on a key or barrel. SPL Restricted Master Keys SystemsĪs the name implies these systems restrict the availability and distribution of key blanks and barrels. However the master key will allow the manager access to every lock in the building. Or a worker may need access through the front gate and to their office door and as such, a key can be given to them which only allows that access. This simply means that if you are a landlord, only one key is needed to access all your properties rather than fumbling around with large bunches of keys whilst assuring each tenant holds his own unique key to his or her lock. This type of system is particularly useful to landlords, hoteliers, schools, office complexes and other large or small premises. The system is built around a master key that will give access to all of the locks in the system, this then allows the main key holder to access all areas when required. Not to be confused with keyed alike systems, where all locks are keyed under the one key, a master key system is a term used to describe how we manage and control keys, and limit access through individual doors.Ī master key system is a group of locks and keys which are constructed in such a way as to allow authorised keys past the lock whilst restricting unauthorised keys. This gives you complete peace of mind, knowing how many keys are in circulation at any one time. SPL will not cut a duplicate key without a letter or order signed by one of the signatories for your system.

you won’t find them at the local hardware or key cutting shop and details about who is authorised to have them duplicated are recorded by SPL. The special patented keys are only available to approved agents, i.e. Mister Minit has the specialist equipment and expertise to duplicate your car key. The YEAR, MAKE and MODEL of your car will determine the type of transponder chip your key contains so it is helpful if you can have this information handy, along with your key, when you come into a Mister Minit store for a duplicate.A restricted key system utilises patent protected keys and lock barrels to restrict access to your building or complex and stop unauthorised duplication.

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With vehicles makes and models changing annually Mister Minit must also update our diagnostic tool to ensure we can cut and program a broad range of car keys. Mister Minit invests in top of the line equipment to ensure your key is duplicated to the highest standard.ģ. The central locking process consists of a new remote being introduced to the vehicles BCM (body control module) and can be done either manually or diagnostically. Cloning is the most common form of transponder duplication but both forms do require specialist duplication devices. Today’s keys are made up of three separate functions working together:ġ. Modern key blades require specialised precision tooling to ensure a perfect cut required by modern ignitions.Ģ. The transponder chip that is fitted within the key allows the vehicle to start and can be duplicated in two ways CLONING or PROGRAMMED. This process started in the late 1990’s and all cars sold in Australia since 2000 have a transponder key for security. The introduction of transponder keys by car manufacturers required the coded chips to start the car. During the 1990s car theft around Australia had become a major issue for police, insurers and car owners.
