Key Blanks

  • Diversity Counts

    An automated key duplicator, installed at Bog box stores, allows the public to make their own duplicate keys.

    Blog • February 21st, 2012

  • Bianchi USA Releases 2012 Automotive Guide

    Bianchi USA announces the release of its new 2012 Bianchi Automotive Guide which is now available to locksmiths and automotive security professionals. The guide features information on Bianchi transponder keys, clonable keys, key kits, 884 cloning...

    News • February 13th, 2012

  • Locksmithing etc. Feb 2012

    New BEA Electric Strikes BEA has introduced three 12-24V AC/DC electric strike models that are UL/ULC listed for up to 1,500 pounds of static strength. The Rim Exit, No Cut and Universal Cylindrical electric strikes feature field-selectable Fail...

    Article • February 2nd, 2012

  • North American Auto/Truck Key Blank Reference

    Tthe 30th Annual Edition of Kaba Ilco Corp.'s North American Auto/Truck Key Blank Reference is now available. This free reference is designed to assist those cutting keys with an organized and easy-to-use reference. Printed copies will be available in...

    Product • January 23rd, 2012

  • Back Page Jan 2012

    TWENTY YEARS AGO Doug Selby, Slide Lock Tools, lamented the changes in Japanese auto locks which made car opening more difficult. Jerry Levine returned after a car wreck caused him some major health problems.  Charles Cole answered a reader...

    Article • January 3rd, 2012

  • Ziptide Jan. 2012

    DISCUSSION FORUM QUESTIONS The following are some of the questions posted recently by Locksmith Ledger readers in our online discussion forums. Please jump in and help out a colleague at http://forums.locksmithledger.com/ or post your question and...

    Article • January 3rd, 2012

  • Ilco: Ready For The Next Generation of Transponders

    I recently had the opportunity to visit Rocky Mount, N.C., to be part of an automotive lock and key training. I’ve been selling to the locksmith community for 18 years now and have always been a little frustrated about not knowing as much as I...

    Article • January 3rd, 2012

  • Back Page, December 2011

    TWENTY YEARS AGO Key machines were featured in the December, 1991 Locksmith Ledger. Dimark International explained their line of Borkey key machines (now sold by MBA USA).  Ilco showed three unique machines including their 030 machine which can cut...

    Article • December 2nd, 2011

  • Locksmithing etc. December 2011

    Olympus Lock SFIC Housing Olympus Lock has introduced the 724VR small format interchangeable core housing for file cabinets and medical carts. The Olympus 724VR is a direct retrofit for the Best part number 2P73. The housing will accept the standard...

    Article • December 2nd, 2011

  • Kia - Hyundai Lock Facts

    When it comes to an interesting vehicle line for keeping up with key blanks and code series, the Korean-made Hyundai and Kia car models are hard to beat. Lock series and key blanks often seem to be changed when supplies run out instead of at the end...

    Article • December 2nd, 2011

  • New 2012 Cars Are Coming

    Five models with new credentials include the Buick Verano, Hyundai Veloster, Fiat 500, Chevrolet Sonic and the Chevrolet Cruze.

    Article • December 2nd, 2011

  • New Key Blanks and Transponders

    High security sidewinder keys are becoming the key type of choice by more and more car manufacturers. Some of these keys can be used to operate the door and ignition locks while in other cases the key is enclosed in a remote fob to be used as an...

    Article • December 2nd, 2011

  • Locksmithing Etc.

    Check and Question Every Bill In tough times, every penny counts. A great way to control those little expenses which in good times you seem to forget, is to check and question every bill. Checking and questioning every bill will help remind you of...

    Article • October 12th, 2011

  • Back Page. September 2011

    10 Years Ago Exit Alarms were on the cover of the September 2001 issue of Locksmith Ledger. Dick Zunkel wrote about the Evolution and Applications for Exit Alarms. Tim O’Leary addresses building codes and legal issues regarding exit devices and...

    Article • August 15th, 2011

  • Masterkeying By The Numbers

    Articles about masterkeying have appeared dozens of times in Locksmith Ledger. Masterkeying has been the topic of books by well-known people in our industry. Full one or two day classes on masterkeying are regularly presented at almost every locksmith...

    Article • August 15th, 2011