Santa Clara, Ca
Master Key System Case Study
Challenge
In this master key case study, ASI technicians were tasked with replacing an existing key system with a new master key system to improve key management. This requires the technicians to re-key all the locks at the location that includes a warehouse, gas station, and automotive tire shop.
Tools
Key cutters, pins and cylinders, locksmith equipment
Time Duration
4 days
![Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-362 Master Key System](https://americansafeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-362.jpg)
The first task for the technicians are to gather all the locks that need to be re-keyed in area they start at. Typically, they start at the gas station because it is a high traffic location. They want to have the new locks and keys in place for the employees to access.
![Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-358 Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-358](https://americansafeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-358.jpg)
![Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-351 Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-351](https://americansafeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-351.jpg)
The technician removes the pins of the cylinders and reads a blueprint to know which new pins to add. It is important to replace the pins because they can get worn out over time.
![Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-350 pins and locks](https://americansafeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-350.jpg)
![Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-334 pins and locks](https://americansafeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-334.jpg)
Once the pins are in the cylinders, the technician tests out if the new key works on the cylinder.
![Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-300 lock and key](https://americansafeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-300.jpg)
![Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-299 pins and lock](https://americansafeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-299.jpg)
![Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-278 lock and key](https://americansafeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-278.jpg)
The completed cylinder gets placed inside its corresponding lock. Once the locks in the designated area are completed, the technician can put the locks back in their rightful place.
![Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-202 Re-Keying Gas Station Gallery](https://americansafeinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Full.Master.Key.latest.Costco-202-1.jpg)
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