PACLOCK So Many Options

UNIVERSAL CYLINDER SYSTEM
About ten months ago PACLOCK got a unique customer request. “Can you build a grand master key system on a restricted keyway tying in hockey-pucks and #1 style laminated locks?” From that customer’s request, we developed our “Universal Cylinder System” (UCS).

Our “UCS” cylinders allow locksmiths to truly integrate high security solid-body padlocks with lower security laminated locks. Other manufacturers may not allow you to do KA (keyed alike) between these sorts of locks. What PACLOCK has done to make this possible is modify the spacings on the brass 6-pin drilled cylinders to exactly match those from the laminated 5-pin cylinders.

Seems simple enough, but it’s those fractions of an inch that prevent cylinders from being grand-master keyed. With PACLOCK’s UCS system, you can now completely cross-key your M1 keyway into solid-body padlocks. Even better, get your customers to move to our “PR2” locksmiths’ keyway with the UCS and finally feel that you’ve truly done something to stop your customers from going to the big box stores to buy other padlock products at a better price. So whether it’s the tried and true M1 keyway or the restricted PR2 keyway, ask about how the UCS system can help you to help your customer cut down the number of keys they carry.

Cylinders with the “U” stamping on the front are compliant with the UCS system and that “U” tells you, the locksmith, to treat this brass cylinder like a Master Lock laminated cylinder in terms of pin cuts and spacing.

MASTER LOCK CYLINDER ADAPTERS
Did you know that you can use a Master Lock 6-pin rekeyable cylinder in a PACLOCK lock body? Got a custom keyway from Master but want to leverage PACLOCK’s engraving capabilities? No problem, just buy the cylinders/keys from them and buy the locks from us.

While this works for the 5 & 6-pin rekeyable cylinders, what about the smaller sized 4-pin and 5-pin (drilled 4 and 5 pin) cylinders? For years people have asked us to develop a simple adapter so that they could drop in their 5-pin W27 cylinder or their W81 cylinder. In keeping with our ideals of supporting the locksmiths with unique innovations, we have done just that. We are officially introducing adapters that allow a drilled 4 or 5-pin cylinder to be inserted into a standard, solid-body rekeyable PACLOCK.

Model number “ADAPT-4P-MAS” works with your drilled 4-pin cylinders and the “ADAPT-5P-MAS” works with your 5-pin cylinders. They retail at $1.15 and are shown in Figure 8.

“YOUR LOGO, YOUR LOCKS”® UPDATE
For the past three years PACLOCK has offered its “Your Logo, Your Locks” custom engraving program. Whether you are using an engraving service currently or are only thinking about it, read on for the details that you need to know.

First, keep in mind that the engraving process is performed by a high yield laser that literally etches into the lock. The etching, or engraving, that is left by the laser is permanent and cannot be rubbed off like silk-screening.

Brief highlights of PACLOCK’s program are:

•           No setup costs
•           No digitization fee
•           Our PACLOCK “P” logo is not on “your” locks
•           The ONLY company to custom engrave on hardened steel padlocks
•           No limitations on fonts ~ no “up-charge” for special fonts
•           Minimum orders of 6 padlocks
•           Lead times are generally 3 to 5 days
•           Pricing to the locksmith of around $1 a padlock

Unlimited types of fonts, types of logos, sizes of logos, or positioning are available. About the only limitation is literally the space available on the locks. PACLOCK is happy to work with you to develop something that will make both you and your customer proud.

Figure 9 gives a quick comparison between PACLOCK and American Lock’s custom engraving ordering process.

PACLOCK has developed a unique way of laser engraving hardened steel padlocks. We added an additional step to the manufacturing process for the hardened steel padlocks used for the engraving program. Prior to assembly, the padlock body gets a black powder coating ON TOP OF the standard nickel plating. By doing this, PACLOCK etches off the black powder coating while maintaining the integrity of the nickel plating. What you’re now left with is a beautiful black padlock that has a sharp contrast from the silver nickel plating now exposed from the laser engraving. See Figure 10 & 11 for some examples. Figure 12 is a small assortment of aluminum and brass body padlocks with custom engraving.

Custom engraved hardened steel padlocks, laminated padlocks with restricted keyways, adapters to fit your Master Lock cylinders… all of these options can be confusing. However, PACLOCK offers endless options and customizability. For more information, contact PACLOCK at 888-5625565 or Web site: www.paclock.com