When you need another key
for your car, home or office, typically you will have a duplicate
made. This key is made by tracing your existing key and creating a
"second generation" copy. If made properly, a copy will
typically operate fine, But if the duplication equipment is worn,
misadjusted or misused, the key could bind slightly or not work at
all.
If your key binds, you may
be tempted to continue using the key to "work it in."
The problem is that not only the key that gets worn, the lock
wears also. Your best defense against premature lock failure and
future duplication problems is to not get duplicate keys, ask for
originals.
Original keys are made
with special key machines which utilize codes factory
specifications for cut depth and spacing. These machines produce
clean, exact keys which are identical to the keys that were
shipped with the lock when it was originally manufactured.
When you couple OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) key
blanks with code cutting, you are getting the most precise key
possible.
When you have just spent
thousands on a new car or several hundred dollars on a solid brass
entry set for your home or a commercial grade ADA lever set for
your office, why risk destroying your locks? Ask for code cut
original keys!
