Figure 32. The Peaks SFICs is being tested within a Key Retainer Device (KRD). pins. The Peaks Schlage LFIC uses .078" diameter pins, thus requiring a separate dedicated pin kit for both bottom and top (wafer) pins. Also, the rear finger and filler pins have already been factory installed and will come with a spring cover tempo- rarily taped into place. To see the similarities and differences, a matrix is shown in Figure 29. New Generation of Kaba Peaks SFICs Finally, we come to the two versions of the New Peaks SFICs: in- dividually capped and the slide cover version. The 8800 (BEST- style) uses individually capped chambers. The 8900 (Falcon-style) uses a slide cover over all chambers. Both plugs have been reen- gineered for smoothness of operation and for tighter tolerances. Both use the A bottom pins and the B wafers (master pins, control/buildup pins and top pins) when combinating. There is no spring retainer for the 8800 core because small caps will seal each individual chamber. One of the newer features is that the Peaks patented pin stack (BP + TP) is already sealed into place at the factory, so no wor- ries there. Pin stacks all total 23 as in any A2 SFIC system and, of course, tip to bow! When combinating your own system, these two formulas will be helpful: Combinating Formulas in A2 Top Pin Formula BuildUp/Control Pin Formula 13 - CTRL Cut = TP (CTRL cut + 10) - Plug Total = BUP Remember to check the current Peaks Preferred Component Table (Figure 22) to confirm which components are necessary for the Peaks Preferred cylinder you are working with. I tested both of the two New Generation cores (8800 and 8900) Figure 33. This Ilco KM190 key duplicator is now obsolete but still working. in a key retainer device (KRD), and both cores worked smoothly with all Peaks operating keys and when being removed from the KRD with the Peaks control key. Figure 32 shows the KRD with the TMK locked into place — thus, a final confirmation of a successful reengineering project of the New Generation Kaba Peaks Preferred line! What Goes Around Comes Around When I started in this fun industry 46 years ago, I took a home study course from the now defunct Locksmith Institute. Included among the treasure trove of picks, tools and key blanks was an ILCO KM190 key machine (Figure 33). I have it today, and it still runs beautifully. Perhaps that’s a testament to ILCO: their atten- tion to detail and their craſt. Will it last another 46 years? Why not! Thanks are extended to Michael Phillips, CRL, Kaba Ilco product manager for cylinders, storefront, replacement hardware and key systems, North America, and to Lynn Best, Kaba Ilco’s market- ing communications manager, key systems, North America, for their assistance in preparing for this article. William M. Lynk, CML, CPS, ICML, CMIL, M.Ed., AI, has been a locksmith since 1975 and is the wner of www.ICLSglobal.com. Bill is an IC spe- alist, an industry author, the subject matter ex- rt on IC for ALOA, and an ALOA ACE instructor, teaching classes on interchangeable cores and master keying across the country. He has originated SFIC Technical Manuals for both national and international lock manufacturers, and maintains a working relationship with the major lock and security manufacturers throughout the world. In 2013 and 2015, he was named Keynotes Author of the Year.
