Master Lock 5KA 2123 Remarkably Flexible Padlock

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

• Keyed Different (5KD) 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 (5KAMK) 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. 5KA-2123 Padlock Keyed?

A: All Locks Ordered With Key Code "2123" Are Considered Keyed Alike:

No. 1 Series Padlocks: 1KA-2123, 1KALF-2123, 1KALJ-2123

No. 3 Series Padlocks: 3KA-2123, 3KALF-2123, 3KALH-2123

No. 5 Series Padlocks: 5KA-2123, 5KALF-2123, 5KALJ-2123

No. M1-Series Keys: M1-2123 Cut Keys For Above Listed Padlocks