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| <span style="font-size:18px;">'''[[Medeco Original]]'''</span> | |||
The Original is a [[UL 437]] rated [[pin-tumbler]] lock made by [[Medeco]]. It is well known for the use of rotating bottom (key) pins that interface with a [[sidebar]]. The Original has the distinction of being the first pin-tumbler lock to use [[axial rotation]], and is the basis for most other Medeco mechanical locks since. | |||
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| <span style="font-size:18px;">'''[[Medeco M3]]'''</span> | |||
The M3 is a [[UL 437]] rated [[pin-tumbler]] lock made by [[Medeco]]. It is called the M3 because it is the third generation of Medeco's axial rotation system, following the [[Medeco Original]] and [[Medeco Biaxial]] designs. | |||
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| <span style="font-size:18px;">'''[[Scorpion CX-5]]'''</span> | |||
The CX-5 is a [[UL 437]] rated [[pin-tumbler]] lock made by [[Scorpion]] and distributed by Can-Am Door Hardware, Inc. It uses six pin-tumblers and five springless [[Side pin|finger pins]] which interface with a [[sidebar]]. | |||
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| <span style="font-size:18px;">'''[[Duo]]'''</span> | |||
The Duo is a [[UL 437]]-rated [[wafer]] lock made by [[Illinois Lock Company]]. The Duo uses a total of 18 wafers that interface with three active bitting surfaces on the bottom, top, and side of the key. The Duo is popular in the United States in laundromats, vending machines and money containers. | |||
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| <span style="font-size:18px;">'''[[Fichet 480]]'''</span> | |||
The 480 is a [[wafer]] lock made by [[Fichet]]. It uses ten wafers and two [[sidebar]]s as locking components. While technically a normal wafer lock, the 480 uses an interesting design that improves security and longevity of both the [[key]] and lock. | |||
[[Fichet 480|Read more...]] | |||
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| <span style="font-size:18px;">'''[[Fichet 787]]'''</span> | |||
The 787 is a [[lever]] lock made by [[Fichet]]. The 787 uses 8 or 10 levers and a series of gears that interface with a fence at the rear of the lock. In function, the 787 is a mix of [[lever]], [[combination]], and [[disc-detainer]] lock designs. | |||
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| <span style="font-size:18px;">'''[[Kwikset Smart Key]]'''</span> | |||
The Smart Key is a user-rekeyable [[wafer]] lock made by [[Kwikset]] and [[Weiser]] (Canada). The Smart Key was Kwikset's response to the media frenzy concerning key bumping, specifically to address the weaknesses of their traditional [[pin-tumbler]] cylinders. | |||
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| <span style="font-size:18px;">'''[[Tubar]]'''</span> | |||
The TuBAR is a [[sidebar|dual-sidebar]] lock made by [[CompX|CompX Chicago]]. It is distinguished for being one of the few [[cam lock]]s to use a [[sidebar]] without major modifications to the sidebar mechanism. The TuBAR was originally produced by Chicago Lock Co., which has since become CompX Chicago. | |||
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| <span style="font-size:18px;">'''[[S&G 8088]]'''</span> | |||
The 8088 is a [[UL 768]]-rated [[combination]] lock made by [[Sargent & Greenleaf]]. The 8088 was developed in the 1950s for the United States government through one of Sargent & Greenleaf's government contracts. | |||
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The Biaxial is a UL 437 rated pin-tumbler lock made by Medeco. It is well known for the use of rotating bottom (key) pins that interface with a sidebar. The Biaxial is one of the most widely used American high security locks. |
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ASSA Twin V-10
The Twin V-10 is a UL 437 rated pin-tumbler lock made by ASSA. The V-10 is part of the Twin series of locks that use pin-tumblers and a sidebar to provide two layers of security. The V-10 is an updated version of the ASSA Twin 6000 cylinder. |
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Medeco Original
The Original is a UL 437 rated pin-tumbler lock made by Medeco. It is well known for the use of rotating bottom (key) pins that interface with a sidebar. The Original has the distinction of being the first pin-tumbler lock to use axial rotation, and is the basis for most other Medeco mechanical locks since. |
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Medeco M3
The M3 is a UL 437 rated pin-tumbler lock made by Medeco. It is called the M3 because it is the third generation of Medeco's axial rotation system, following the Medeco Original and Medeco Biaxial designs. |
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Scorpion CX-5
The CX-5 is a UL 437 rated pin-tumbler lock made by Scorpion and distributed by Can-Am Door Hardware, Inc. It uses six pin-tumblers and five springless finger pins which interface with a sidebar. |
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Duo
The Duo is a UL 437-rated wafer lock made by Illinois Lock Company. The Duo uses a total of 18 wafers that interface with three active bitting surfaces on the bottom, top, and side of the key. The Duo is popular in the United States in laundromats, vending machines and money containers. |
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Fichet 480
The 480 is a wafer lock made by Fichet. It uses ten wafers and two sidebars as locking components. While technically a normal wafer lock, the 480 uses an interesting design that improves security and longevity of both the key and lock. |
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Fichet 787
The 787 is a lever lock made by Fichet. The 787 uses 8 or 10 levers and a series of gears that interface with a fence at the rear of the lock. In function, the 787 is a mix of lever, combination, and disc-detainer lock designs. |
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Kwikset Smart Key
The Smart Key is a user-rekeyable wafer lock made by Kwikset and Weiser (Canada). The Smart Key was Kwikset's response to the media frenzy concerning key bumping, specifically to address the weaknesses of their traditional pin-tumbler cylinders. |
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Tubar
The TuBAR is a dual-sidebar lock made by CompX Chicago. It is distinguished for being one of the few cam locks to use a sidebar without major modifications to the sidebar mechanism. The TuBAR was originally produced by Chicago Lock Co., which has since become CompX Chicago. |
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S&G 8088
The 8088 is a UL 768-rated combination lock made by Sargent & Greenleaf. The 8088 was developed in the 1950s for the United States government through one of Sargent & Greenleaf's government contracts. |
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