Master Lock 3KALF 3228 Remarkably Flexible Padlock

Q: What's The Difference Between Keyed Different & Keyed Alike + Master Keyed?

• Keyed Different (3LF) Each Lock Has Its Own Key Pinned To A Unique Number
  • Pros: Maximum Variety & Isolation
  • Cons: More Keys To Track (potentially); No Shared Access.
  • When To Use: For Individual Use When No Shared Access Is Needed

• Keyed Alike + Master Keyed (3KAMKLF) 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
    

Q: For Ordering Purposes, How Is The No. 3KALF-3228 Padlock Keyed?

A: All Locks Ordered With Key Code "3228" Are Considered Keyed Alike:

No. 1 Series Padlocks: 1KA-3228, 1KALF-3228, 1KALJ-3228

No. 3 Series Padlocks: 3KA-3228, 3KALF-3228, 3KALH-3228

No. 5 Series Padlocks: 5KA-3228, 5KALF-3228, 5KALJ-3228

No. M1-Series Keys: M1-3228 Cut Keys For Above Listed Padlocks