Security cylinders and master key systems

D Cylinders | TESA catalogue 5 Selection criteria Key Type Security level Master keying capability TK100 Patented Dimple **** **** **** **** TX80 Patented Dimple ****** ***** TK6 Patented Sawn ***** **** T80 Dimple *** *** T60 Dimple ** * TE5 Sawn * ** To select the most adequate model, TESA recommends having into account the following points. » Key type. Either sawn or dimple. » Security level. Determines the performance of the cylinder against different opening methods. » Profile. Refers to the shape of the cylinder. Depends on the type of lockset. » Finish. There are two options. Either brass or nickel. » Measurement. It will depend on the door thickness. » Function. Specify the way of operating with the key. From the two sides (double cylinder), only one side (single cylinder) or “one side key and thumb turn the other” (Cylinder & turn function). » Type of cam. It will be determined by the type lockset (for wooden doors, PVC doors…etc) » Format. Key different (there are no relationship between one cyl. and another), key alike (all the cylinders will be operated with the same key) and master keyed (where a hierarchy determines which keys can open particular doors). Summary chart www.baygar.com