Master Lock 3KA 2281 Laminated Series Steel Locks

Q: What's The Difference Between Keyed Alike + Master Keyed Vs. Just Keyed Alike?

• Keyed Alike (3KA) All Locks Will Have The Same Key
  • Pros: Easy To Track, Expand & Manage
  • Cons: Lost Key Can Affect Every Lock In That Group
  • When To Use: When Multiple Locks Must Be Opened By The Same People

• Keyed Alike + Master Keyed (3KAMK) This Is Where A Group Of Keyed-Alike Locks Are Also Controlled By A Master Key
  • Pros: Easy To Track, Expand & Manage
  • Cons: Lost Key Can Affect Every Lock In That Group
  • When To Use: When Multiple Locks Must Be Opened By The Same People
    

Q: Can The No. 3KA-2281 Be Ordered Keyed Alike And KAMK?

A: Yes, Any 4-Digit Key Number Can Be Included In Keyed Alike + Master Keyed (KAMK) Padlocks, And That Group Would Fall Under One Master Key System That Can Override All.

Q: How Long Does It Take To Order Either KA or KAMK Padlocks?

A: The Special Order Process At Master Lock Takes About 2-3 Weeks For Keyed Locks.

Q: What Locks Can Use My Same "2281" Key But Not Be Master Keyed?

A: 1KA-2281, 1KALF-2281, 1KALJ-2281, 3KA-2281, 3KALF-2281, 3KALH-2281, 5KA-2281, 5KALF-2281, 5KALJ-2281.

Q: Is There One Key That Will Open All KA2281 Locks?

A: Yes There Is, And Here's The Link: Master Lock No. M1-2281 Cut Keys