Difference between 2 yale magnum keys??

[cobblers.keys]

I have just had an order for some magnum yale keys now I need to order more blanks from aldridge. What is the difference between the ys3 kb 43 and yl cyl kb3a?

Thanks again 

 

[Azaloid]

KB3A is patented with a different tip and profile, the numbers on the card will be PD, PE and PF. The one in the picture is the old non patented version and the numbers on the card will be D,E and F so you can use copy blanks.

 

[almeriasecure]

The KB3A  is engraved with z12b.

For more clarity see a previous post by the ever helpful technical Tony who has previously posted useful information on  July 29th on this forum.

[cobblers.keys]

The original blanks I used has 11A stamped on. So to clarify which blank should I be ordering as an ''original mag1''? 

 

[Azaloid]

For the 11A you can use anything like the YL PLT KEY which is the genuine JMA reference or you can use again JMA references copy blanks like YA-281D or MAG-2D.P

[Forest Cobbler]

We have just had a key brought in that has the same profile as the first photo on this strand, but the only short blanks we have in stock are the Z12B ones, which have the extra groove. Would that still fit the lock?

Thanks, Valerie

[Azaloid]

2 hours ago, Forest Cobbler said:

We have just had a key brought in that has the same profile as the first photo on this strand, but the only short blanks we have in stock are the Z12B ones, which have the extra groove. Would that still fit the lock?

Thanks, Valerie

No you would need to use some like the YA-281D (jma reference)

[grahamparker]

There is a list on here that Technical Tony has uploaded many times.

Try and find it and print a copy there are many variations of yale/magnum keys now.

[Forest Cobbler]

Ok. The customer was hoping to have another short one like her original, rather than the extra length of the YA-281D.

I'll print off Tony's list.

Thanks, Valerie

[grahamparker]

You could just buy Genuine blanks then your guaranteed the same length just add the extra onto the price. We offer copies slightly cheaper than genuine, 90% take the cheapest option.

[cobblers.keys]

Just had a yale patent z12a come in for copying got none in stock just checking that it cannot be done using a 11a customer needs 6 doing today 

Thanks 

[Azaloid]

6 hours ago, cobblers.keys said:

Just had a yale patent z12a come in for copying got none in stock just checking that it cannot be done using a 11a customer needs 6 doing today 

Thanks 

can only be done on the genuine patented blank

[cobblers.keys]

Now ordered some for next time. Thanks for your reply