SC, in 1982. National has always been known for its full product line of security locks, ranging from disc tumbler locks to pin tumbler locks. The two National pin tumbler keying kits (see Figures 1 and 2) are: V70P-1 Pin Tumbler Keying Kit 100 pieces each of 1, 2, 3 and 4 drivers 100 pieces each of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 tumblers 250 pieces tumbler springs 100 pieces tumbler retainers 50 pieces each of C3735 and C3738 plug retainers V70P-2 Pin Tumbler Master Keying Kit 100 pieces each of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 master drivers Both CCL and National are nicely com- bined in a LAB duo kit for cabinet locks with a .095" pin diameter (LAB LWK095 measuring 14.5" x 8" x 2"). In Figure 3, the kit shows CCL pins in black and National pins in red. There is also an excellent pin- ning block work station built right into the kit. The wooden pinning block is also available as an individual item for lock- smith use (LAB LPB001). BiLock Perhaps no manufacturer to date has cre- ated a key with a more modernistic look and feel than BiLock. By adding high security with a plethora of product line options, one has a versatile locking sys- tem that’s being used extensively by the gaming and casino industry, as well as in commercial and residential applications. Brian Preddey, an Australian master locksmith, invented BiLock in the late 1980s to satisfy the unique needs of the casino operators of his country. Tamper- proof locks, complete key control and extreme pick resistance were the driving forces for its inception. The BiLock mech- anism works on a principle similar to the Medeco 60 series cam locks: a single bot- tom pin and spring in 12 chambers that WWW.ALOA.ORG Figure 3. Both CCL and National are co bined in this LAB duo kit for cabinet loc with a .095” pin diameter operates two parallel sidebars. Voilà, we have BiLock (Figure 4). The BiLock Factory Authorized Pin Kit (PK-002, plastic, 12" x 6” x 1.5") contains the four standard or “common” pins, as they are called, with the 10 master pins labeled A through K, sidebars, springs and spring retainers (Figure 5). Master keying is accomplished by using only the master pins, as necessary (never the com- mon pins and master pins). Security Pins LAB offers a small kit only for security pins. The Security Plus Pin Kit (LMDS includes spool pins and serrated pins. Exactly what is the difference betw the main three types of security pins — mushroom pins, spool pins and serra pins? I’m glad you asked. A mushroom pin tumbler — usu a top pin — is engineered to resemb mushroom. It’s typically used to incre pick resistance within a cylinder. Th means that one end is typically desig to fit the pin width, with the remain of the length of the pin being much th ner. Imagine a wild mushroom with i cap and you will mentally see the mu room pin. A spool pin can be likened to an old- fashioned wooden thread spool. It’s de- on the principle similar to the Medeco 60 series cam locks: a single bottom pin and spring in 12 chambers that operates two parallel sidebars. Figure 5. The BiLock Factory Authorized Pin Kit contains the four standard or “common” pins, as they are called, with the ten master pins labeled A through K, sidebars, springs and spring retainers. Figure 6. LAB offers a small kit only for security pins, the Security Plus Pin Kit (LMDSEC). FEBRUARY 2017 KEYNOTES 27
