Master keying — or cylinder matching — is one of the services that today's locksmith companies can offer. These systems are ideal for residents' associations, single-family homes, and even businesses or offices with multiple employees.
A master key system allows access to any type of installation to be planned in a hierarchical way. Each key grants access to specific points, and there is always a master key that opens all doors. This means a single person can access only the entrances they are authorised to use — with just one key.
A key that opens every door everywhere is a myth. What does exist is the ability to use a single key for several different locks. This is what locksmiths call master keying.
Installing a quality, functional master key system requires a professional locksmith company like ours, staffed by expert locksmiths capable of delivering top-quality services.
Before proceeding with installing a hierarchical master key system, it is important for the locksmith to carry out a prior study of the premises and gather all available information about access points and the authorisations to be granted. This allows a thorough, effective plan to be drawn up so that all access is fully functional at all times.
Master keying brings numerous significant benefits. It is also possible to use master keys for doors with automation and extreme security systems. Among the most important advantages:
- Users carry the minimum number of keys possible. Since a single key opens all authorised access points, this is a very important benefit.
- It eliminates the problem caused by losing keys, since there is only one key to look after.
- It significantly improves security.
- It makes organisation much easier in large companies and residents' associations.
- It is much simpler to control which keys company employees or community residents hold.
