Keying System

🔐 Keyed Alike vs. Keyed Different - REAL Locks

Compare Locking Systems for Your Business

Looking for the most efficient way to manage access across your facility? Whether you're securing a warehouse, office, school, or multi-unit site, choosing between Keyed Alike (KA) and Keyed Different (KD) lock systems is essential. At REAL LOCKS, we provide secure, scalable solutions tailored to your needs—designed for the demands of global B2B procurement.

✅ Keyed Alike (KA)

One Key for Multiple Locks

In a Keyed Alike system, all selected locks are manufactured to share the same key code. One key grants access to multiple locks, making it the preferred choice for facilities where simplicity and speed matter.

Key Benefits:

• ✔️ Simplified key management — no need to carry multiple keys

• ✔️ Time-saving for users who require access to several points

• ✔️ Ideal for shared access environments 

• ✔️Fewer lost keys, lower replacement costs

• ✔️Key quantities are customizable upon request

Popular Applications:

• Warehouses and logistics centers

• Storage units or utility boxes

• Maintenance equipment

• Facilities with uniform access

• Commercial and institutional sites with shared access

✅ Keyed Different (KD)

Each Lock Has a Unique Key

Keyed Different systems ensure that every lock has its distinct key code. No two locks share the same key, making this the ideal option when user accountability and security are top priorities.

Key Benefits:

• ✔️ Higher security — each key opens only one specific lock, no shared access between locks

• ✔️ Clear access control and user accountability

• ✔️ Default includes two keys per lock (customizable on request)

• ✔️ Ideal for isolated or private use cases

Popular Applications:

• Individual lockers / Employee lockers

• Rental storage

• Shared office spaces / Office desk drawers

• Multi-tenant facilities / Tenant-specific access in commercial buildings

🔄 Need Both? No Problem. Flexible Configurations for Your Business

Need both security and convenience? REAL provides comprehensive support to help you configure the right system using Keyed Alike, Keyed Different, and even Master Key options. You can establish tiered access levels, shared zones, and private lockouts—all within a unified locking plan that fits your operational needs.

🔔 Note: Locking configuration—including key quantity, combination format, and mixed keying systems—may affect unit pricing. Please contact our team for a detailed quote.

Master Key Lock System - REAL Locks

Scalable Security for Industrial Facilities: Why a Master Key System Matters and What is a Master Key?

Master keys grant your facility a high level of effectiveness in terms of safety and security management. Typically, a lock is usually accessible with only one key. However, a master key can grant access to more than one lock, thus allowing the keyholder to visit multiple areas in a facility freely.

A master key system is a hierarchical locking solution that simplifies security management across different areas of a facility.

In industrial environments where safety and operational efficiency are closely intertwined, having the right facility access solutions is crucial. Whether you're managing a chemical factory, manufacturing site, or warehouse complex, a well-structured Industrial Master Key System streamlines access while maintaining high security.

Unlike traditional locks that require separate keys for every door, a Master Key System allows authorized personnel to open multiple locks with a single key. This eliminates the need to carry a heavy key ring and simplifies movement across restricted zones.

With the master key, the personnel with high-level access do not have to carry a chain of keys at once for the administration. A master key eliminates the inconvenience of carrying many keys and the risk of losing them.

Benefits of Master Key Systems for Facility Managers:

• Operational Efficiency: Reduce time spent identifying and using individual keys.

• Simplified Key Control: Minimize the risk of key loss or duplication by consolidating access rights.

• Tiered Access Levels: Easily define who can access what, from entry-level staff to top-level administrators.

• Emergency Preparedness: Master keys allow instant access during critical situations.

• Cost-Effective Management: Fewer keys mean lower replacement and tracking costs over time.

REAL offers commercial locking solutions tailored for demanding B2B sectors.

Our advanced MASTER KEY system can open up to 20,000 individual locks, making it ideal for large-scale, multi-building facilities with layered security needs.

From healthcare to logistics and chemical factories, REAL's mechanical master key systems provide scalable, secure, and customized access control, designed to grow with your operations.