William M. Lynk, CML, CPS, ICML, CMIL, CAI, M.Ed, explains this elusive, but useful, method for high security environments. Be prepared to have your locksmith minds blown away with these extraordinary details. I am sure that the local hazmat team will be available for your personal cleanup. T 20 MIWA EC Magnet Locks: A Study in Repulsion As I have written previously, positional master keying is unlike traditional split-pin master keying, which is familiar to many locksmiths. Additionally, it is dissimilar to vertical master keying products, which include BiLock and Medeco 60 Series cam locks. So, where does that leave us? Positional master keying is basically a binary process that relies on cylinder tum- blers either being empty or filled and rotated systematically — it’s as simple as that. But, the simplicity ends there. In the past, I have explained how Kaba Gemini, a dimple system, operates within a positional master keying environment. Additionally, Schlage wafer locks also follow in the footsteps of positional master keying, worked with by thousands of locksmiths in the past. Now, we will look at how magnets in a MIWA EC lock can accomplish the same effect by magnetic attraction and repulsion. KEYNOTES JANUARY 2019 his two-part article investigates how we can use positional master keying to accomplish excellent results in many secure envi- ronments. High security is the call. We will first look at MIWA EC magnetic locks and then venture into Sargent KESO to conclude this journey. MIWA Lock Co., LTD. MIWA Lock is today recognized as the leading lock manufacturer in Japan, sup- plying more than 55% of the Japanese market. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ja- pan, MIWA is a family-owned company comprised of more than 1,500 employ- ees who are dedicated to security solu- tions. MIWA’s U.S. offices are located in Irvine, CA. Since 1945, MIWA Lock Company, Ltd. has grown to become Japan’s foremost provider of high-performance locks and security systems. Their reputation for quality and reliability has made MIWA the choice of leading hotel chains around the world. MIWA Lock Company also prides itself on its special emphasis on institutional security, including hotels and commercial installations. MIWA Lock Company of- WWW.ALOA.ORG
