Hardware Key

As a professional hardware key manufacturer, Yitai Lock produces robust and reliable keys for various industrial cabinet locking mechanisms. The Hardware Key is a standard metal key you use to open mechanical locks. The locking and unlocking mechanisms of the lock are initiated through a process of interlocking between the tooth profile of the lock and the corresponding structure within the lock cylinder. As one of the most traditional and widely used physical security tools, key fabrication serves as a fundamental method for managing door access and controlling entry in daily life, applied from residential door locks to drawer locks and industrial locking systems.

The keys that are usually sold separately are principally Square Keys, Triangle Keys and Double-Bitted Keys. Keys for other locks we sell may also be available individually; please inquire for details. Keys are mainly made of aluminum alloy, zinc alloy, and stainless steel, though some keys for our locks are also iron. When properly maintained, keys are inherently durable. Stainless steel keys boast an enhanced resistance to forced entry.

Where can your keys typically be used? This standard hardware key has extremely broad applications, suitable for cabinet doors, office drawers, filing cabinets, toolboxes, and industrial cabinet locks.

The installation of these keys necessitates the fitting of their corresponding locks. It is imperative to ensure that the lock body is securely embedded within the door or drawer structure, with the lock cylinder precisely aligned to allow for smooth key insertion and rotation. Maintenance of a routine nature is chiefly concerned with the maintenance of keys and keyholes, with a view to the prevention of dust and debris from entering. The maintenance of smooth operation can be facilitated by the occasional application of a specialised lubricant to the keys. It is imperative to refrain from the utilisation of oil-based lubricants, as these have been observed to attract a greater quantity of dust.