Security Levels & Key Control Security Options
Housings:
Aluminum High Impact Cuff-Maxx Housings Key Systems: Medeco High Security - Restricted Key System ASSA Desmo High Security - Restricted Key System Keying: Keyed Alike to One Key Number Keyed Differently to Assorted Key Numbers Key to an Existing Key Number NOTE: Signature Authorization Required |
Restricted Key Systems
ASSA Desmo
Key control is a major advantage of ASSA®Desmo maximum security protection. ASSA® Desmo keys are patent protected and can only be duplicated by BOA Handcuff Company, dissuading attempts at unauthorized key-duplication. The key is 30 percent thicker than most other high security keys used today. The keys are constructed from solid nickel silver for lasting durability, with no deep cuts to weaken the key. The large key grip provides easy handling and adequate space for the stamping of information for easy identification. This key is backed by a lifetime key breakage warranty. This key profile is factory restricted and corresponds to key security level. With the ASSA® Desmo Precision Drive™ System, locking pins are moved mechanically by the side cuts on the key. Once all the pins are properly aligned, they create two channels for locking side bars, which interlock the cylinder housing and inner cylinder. As the key turns the inner cylinder, the side bars are forced into the unlocked position, which allows the cylinder to turn. As the lock is operated, the side bar pins hold the key in place. This minimizes wear on the key and the pins. As the key is withdrawn in the locked position, the side bar pins mechanically force the side bars into the locked position. This provides a clear path for key removal.
Medeco
What Does High Security Mean? To be considered truly high security, cylinders and locks are tested by independent testing laboratories to meet specific performance criteria.
Passing UL437 and BHMA's rigid testing procedures reaffirms Medeco³'s ability to protect people and property. Medeco³ builds on Medeco’s over 40 years of lock engineering innovation and takes security to the next level while still offering the highest level of protection against unauthorized key duplication.
UL437 - Tests prescribed in Underwriters Laboratory Standard for Safety for Key Locks are primarily design to measure a locking cylinder’s ability to resist physical attack.
Test 100,000 cycle endurance test
Resistance to picking or key fitting tests
Attack: Forcing, drilling, sawing, prying, pulling, and plug driving, and corrosion resistance in a salt fog chamber.
While Medeco³ cylinders meet or exceed UL437 criteria, most common or standard cylinders available today do not meet these minimum guidelines.
ANSI/BHMA A156.30 Level A Certification Builders Hardware Manufacturing Association (BHMA) standards are certified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) which works with industry leaders to provide manufacturers and consumers with product quality and performance ratings based on preset criteria and standardized testing. BHMA standard A156.30-2003, approved and adopted by ANSI, covers high security cylinders and was developed by BHMA to provide specific guidance as to which products can be considered as high security cylinders. Medeco³ cylinders have been tested to BHMA's highest certification level by an independent laboratory and achieved certification in the high security cylinders category. The cylinders meet or exceed BHMA A156.30 criteria for strength and durability, key control, and surreptitious entry resistance.
Other Medeco products, including Biaxial cylinders, KeyMark cylinders, and Maxum deadbolts, have also been tested and certified Grade 1 to BHMA A156.5-2001 criteria for strength and durability.
Key control is a major advantage of ASSA®Desmo maximum security protection. ASSA® Desmo keys are patent protected and can only be duplicated by BOA Handcuff Company, dissuading attempts at unauthorized key-duplication. The key is 30 percent thicker than most other high security keys used today. The keys are constructed from solid nickel silver for lasting durability, with no deep cuts to weaken the key. The large key grip provides easy handling and adequate space for the stamping of information for easy identification. This key is backed by a lifetime key breakage warranty. This key profile is factory restricted and corresponds to key security level. With the ASSA® Desmo Precision Drive™ System, locking pins are moved mechanically by the side cuts on the key. Once all the pins are properly aligned, they create two channels for locking side bars, which interlock the cylinder housing and inner cylinder. As the key turns the inner cylinder, the side bars are forced into the unlocked position, which allows the cylinder to turn. As the lock is operated, the side bar pins hold the key in place. This minimizes wear on the key and the pins. As the key is withdrawn in the locked position, the side bar pins mechanically force the side bars into the locked position. This provides a clear path for key removal.
Medeco
What Does High Security Mean? To be considered truly high security, cylinders and locks are tested by independent testing laboratories to meet specific performance criteria.
Passing UL437 and BHMA's rigid testing procedures reaffirms Medeco³'s ability to protect people and property. Medeco³ builds on Medeco’s over 40 years of lock engineering innovation and takes security to the next level while still offering the highest level of protection against unauthorized key duplication.
UL437 - Tests prescribed in Underwriters Laboratory Standard for Safety for Key Locks are primarily design to measure a locking cylinder’s ability to resist physical attack.
Test 100,000 cycle endurance test
Resistance to picking or key fitting tests
Attack: Forcing, drilling, sawing, prying, pulling, and plug driving, and corrosion resistance in a salt fog chamber.
While Medeco³ cylinders meet or exceed UL437 criteria, most common or standard cylinders available today do not meet these minimum guidelines.
ANSI/BHMA A156.30 Level A Certification Builders Hardware Manufacturing Association (BHMA) standards are certified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) which works with industry leaders to provide manufacturers and consumers with product quality and performance ratings based on preset criteria and standardized testing. BHMA standard A156.30-2003, approved and adopted by ANSI, covers high security cylinders and was developed by BHMA to provide specific guidance as to which products can be considered as high security cylinders. Medeco³ cylinders have been tested to BHMA's highest certification level by an independent laboratory and achieved certification in the high security cylinders category. The cylinders meet or exceed BHMA A156.30 criteria for strength and durability, key control, and surreptitious entry resistance.
Other Medeco products, including Biaxial cylinders, KeyMark cylinders, and Maxum deadbolts, have also been tested and certified Grade 1 to BHMA A156.5-2001 criteria for strength and durability.