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APECS key system

Base

Six-pin brass cylinders with anti-pick and anti-drill features. The Euro, half, oval and rim cylinders all use the same Base key, so they can be keyed alike.

No security rating stated

Base Euro cylinders have sacrificial cuts and are designed to resist

  • Picking
  • Drilling

    Choose it if you want a straightforward six-pin brass cylinder, or you need an oval one.

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    APECS Base Euro key/key cylinder in its dual finish

    The cylinders

    Base cylinders

    Every Base cylinder uses the same key, so you can mix them in one keyed-alike set. Choose a cylinder to pick its size and finish.

    Ratings apply to the Euro cylinders named. On a thumbturn cylinder, the thumbturn goes on the inside of the door.

    What we can do

    Keyed alike and extra keys

    Plan it in the APECS Builder, then add it all to your basket.

    • Keyed alike

      One Base key opens every cylinder in the set.

      • Mix Euro, thumbturn, half, oval and rim cylinders
      • 5 keys in total per Base set

      $21.00 for each cylinder after the first

      Build a keyed-alike set

    • Extra keys

      A cut Base key for a cylinder in your basket, or one you already have.

      • 1 key per purchase
      • Cut to your key system, not an uncut blank
      • For a cylinder you already have, add the key code from your key card

      $16.00 each, 1 key per purchase

      Order extra keys

    See how each one works, with example costs, in the APECS Builder

    Keys and extras

    Keys and extras

    Keys are 1 key per purchase. Extras are optional and sold separately.

    • Base key system

      Extra Base key

      A cut Base key for any Base Euro, half, oval or rim cylinder.

      • 1 key per purchase
      • Cut to your key system, not an uncut blank

      $16.00

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    • Any cylinder

      APECS Dry Lube, 50 ml

      A lock lubricant for any cylinder.

      • Optional, sold separately

      $23.00

      View Dry Lube

    Before you order

    How to measure

    1. Measure from the centre of the fixing-screw hole to each end of the cylinder body.
    2. Inside is the inside of the door and outside is the outside. Choose the size pair that matches.
    3. On a thumbturn cylinder the thumbturn goes on the inside. Don't include the thumbturn itself.
    4. Base key/key cylinders, Euro and oval: it doesn't matter which way round you install them.
    5. Oval cylinders: check your lock takes an oval cylinder.
    6. Half cylinders have a 10 mm short side.
    7. Rim cylinders: check the fit against your existing rim cylinder or nightlatch.
    8. Not sure? Send us a photo of your cylinder on WhatsApp and we'll help.

    Thumbturn cylinders: the thumbturn must go on the inside of the door. The key side goes outside.

    Key/key cylinder A key on both sides.
    Thumbturn cylinder Thumbturn inside, key outside. Measure to the end of the body, not the thumbturn.
    Half cylinder Key outside. The short side is 10 mm.
    Oval key/key cylinder A key on both sides.
    Oval thumbturn cylinder Thumbturn inside, key outside.

    Illustration. Measured from the centre of the fixing-screw hole.

    Questions

    Base questions

    How many keys do I get?

    A single Base Euro cylinder comes with 5 keys. Base half, oval and rim cylinders come with 3. A keyed-alike set includes 5 keys in total, however many cylinders it has. Extra keys are 1 key per purchase.

    Can several doors use one key?

    Yes. Build a keyed-alike set in the APECS Builder: Base Euro, thumbturn, half, oval and rim cylinders can all share one Base key. There's one keyed-alike charge for each cylinder after the first.

    What doors do they fit?

    Euro cylinders fit uPVC, aluminium and timber doors with a euro profile lock. An oval cylinder needs a lock made for one, and a rim cylinder a rim nightlatch.

    Can I order a key for a cylinder I already have?

    Yes. In the APECS Builder choose Extra keys, then "A cylinder I already have", and add the key code from your key card so we can cut the key.

    How is it supplied?

    Supplied to order from APECS. Availability is checked before fulfilment. Keyed-alike cylinders are custom-built to your specification. Please review the applicable returns terms before purchase.

    Not sure what you need?

    Tell us your doors and sizes and we'll help you choose.

    Supplied to order from APECS. Availability is checked before fulfilment.

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