Master Lock 3KALF 2494 Steel Series Padlocks

Q: What Is The Difference Between Keyed Alike & Master Keyed Padlocks?

• Keyed Alike (3KALF) 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

• Master Keyed (3MKLF) Each Lock Has Individual Key, 1 Master Key Opens Them All
  • Pros: Hierarchical Control With Individualized Access
  • Cons: More Complex, Must Be Planned And Ordered As A System
  • When To: Users Need Their Own Keys; Administrators Need Full-Time Access

Q: Can Our No. 3KALF-2494 Locks Be Master Keyed (MK)?

A: The "2494" Padlocks Cannot Be Part Of Master Lock's Standard Master Key System, However They Can Be Used In The Keyed Alike + Master Keyed (KAMK) Arrangement.

Q: What Other Locks Can Be Keyed Alike To Match Our KA2494 Keys?

A: 1KA-2494, 1KALF-2494, 1KALJ-2494, 3KA-2494, 3KALF-2494, 3KALH-2494, 5KA-2494, 5KALF-2494, 5KALJ-2494, K1-2494 Cut Keys

Special Ordering: All Master Lock Factory Orders Require 3-Weeks' Factory Lead Time