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  2. Unican Security Systems - Wikipedia

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    Unican Security Systems Ltd. was a Canada-based company created by Aaron Fish in the 1960s and sold in 2000.At its sale (to Kaba Group), the company had over $800 million in sales annually and was the largest maker of key blanks and key copying machines in the world.

  3. Lock picking - Wikipedia

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    As the key slides into the lock through the keyway, the wards align with the grooves in the key's profile to allow or deny entry into the lock cylinder. A traditional pick set. From left to right: torsion wrench, "twist-flex" torsion wrench, offset diamond pick, ball pick, half-diamond pick, short hook, medium hook, saw (or "L") rake, snake (or ...

  4. Key blank - Wikipedia

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    A key blank (sometimes spelled keyblank) is a key that has not been cut to a specific bitting. The blank has a specific cross-sectional profile to match the keyway in a corresponding lock cylinder. Key blanks can be stamped with a manufacturer name, end-user logo or with a phrase, the most commonly seen being 'Do not duplicate'.

  5. Skeleton key - Wikipedia

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    The normal key on the left will open only the lock that it goes to, but the skeleton key on the right will open any lock with this particular keyhole. Two warded lock keys and a homemade skeleton key A skeleton key (also known as a passkey [ 1 ] ) is a type of master key in which the serrated edge has been removed in such a way that it can open ...

  6. Silca S.p.A. - Wikipedia

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    Silca S.p.A. is a manufacturer of keys, key cutting machines, semi industrial and industrial key cutting machines. [1] Silca S.p.A. is a subsidiary of Kaba Group, a provider of selected segments of the security industry. Kaba Holding AG is listed on the SIX Swiss Stock Exchange and employs around 7,500 people in more than 60 countries. Silca ...

  7. Padlock - Wikipedia

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    The key of this type of electronic padlock is no longer a key in the traditional sense, but is unlocked through mobile phone Bluetooth, near-field communication (NFC), and fingerprint. Unlike active electronic padlocks, passive electronic padlocks do not require electricity which makes their use environment more extensive.

  8. Interchangeable core - Wikipedia

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    Unlike a standard key cylinder, which is accessible for combinating only via locking device disassembly, an interchangeable mechanism relies upon a specialized "control" key for insertion and extraction of the essential (or "core") combinating components. "Small format" interchangeable cores (SFIC) are in a figure-eight shape that is ...

  9. File:Key Signature Flashcards.pdf - Wikipedia

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    Microsoft Word - Key Sig.doc; Date and time of digitizing: 08:53, 13 November 2008: Software used: PScript5.dll Version 5.2.2: File change date and time: 08:53, 13 November 2008: Conversion program: Acrobat Distiller 8.1.0 (Windows) Encrypted: no: Page size: 612 x 792 pts (letter) Version of PDF format: 1.4