Keyed Alike

One of the most popular padlock keying options is Keyed Alike padlocks. All padlocks are operated by the same key. Each of these keyed alike padlocks is provided with one key. Additional keys may be purchased separately.

Keyed Different

This choice of padlock keying options is the opposite of Keyed Alike. Each padlock has its own unique key. Each keyed different padlock is provided with two keys. Additional keys may be purchased separately.

Master Key Systems

This padlock keying option consists of a single key (master key) that will open multiple lock/sets that are each keyed separately. These can be padlocks and other types of locks, such as door locks. Once the system has been set up, additional locks can be added to accommodate future expansion. The master keying system choice of padlock keying options is often used with lockout/tagout systems, where one master key is needed to open multiple padlocks.

Wilson Bohannan can work with you to create a master keyed system that fits your safety/security needs, and matches up with your organization’s growth plans.

Grand Master Key Systems

A grand master key is one that will open locks managed by multiple master keys. We can assist you to develop grand master keying systems, with as many tiers of these padlock keying options as you need.

Cut Keys

Wilson Bohannan factory cut keys are an identical match to the specifications of your Wilson Bohannan padlock or cylinder. The Cut Keys choice of padlock keying options is especially important for master keying systems.

For your existing Wilson Bohannan padlock(s), we can provide cut keys to fit them. This process is much faster if you can provide your reorder number, located on your invoice and stamped on your Purchase Order.

Blank Keys

If you prefer to have your keys duplicated locally, we can provide key blanks to fit your padlock(s) as well.

Key Retaining Lock Option

By choosing Key Retaining Lock from our padlock keying options, you get padlocks that can be configured so that the key will not come out until the padlock has been locked. This padlock keying option helps to prevent people from accidentally forgetting to relock the padlock. Available as a "no extra charge" option only on our High Security, Interchangeable Core and Door Key Compatible padlocks.