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Some Call It The "Electric Punch"
What Is It? The KX-1 is designed to quickly and accurately code cut cylinder keys, and in particular, high security keys. The KX-1 uses interchangeable depth and space cams to cut just about any cylinder key in use today. The cams take only seconds to interchange, and no adjustment is needed from one manufacturer to the next.Tom Demont, National Sales Manager from Assa High Security Locks, has this to say about the KX-1: "Since 1988, Assa has been furnishing our end users with the KX-1 code machine. We know we can count on the machine to make key cutting an easy job. It is the most accurate and precise key machine we have found for cutting our high security Assa key blanks. Add to that the fact the machine rarely needs adjustment - a great key machine in every way!"
We've already tested the machine on locks such as Medeco, Assa, Schlage Primus, Kaba PEAKS, and Best. Kaba has already approved and recommends the machine for cutting its' PEAKS .140 and .150 keys. Assa offers the machine to their Twin/V-10 end users.
The machine is capable of cutting keys accurate to .0005" in about fifteen seconds. For interchangeable core type keys, the vise has a built-in tip stop. For others such as Medeco or Schlage, a shoulder stop properly aligns the key.
When switching from one manufacturer to another, simply remove an Allen screw to take the cam off of the machine. Reinstall the screw to put the new cam on the machine. Of course, depending on which type of key you plan on cutting, a cutting wheel change may also be necessary. Patented keys such as Medeco KeyMark™ may also need a vise change to properly hold the key.
When purchased, the KX-1 comes set up for whichever manufacturer you prefer. Additional cams, cutters and vises can then be purchased separately based on your needs. Kits are available for the following manufacturers:
The KX-1 is ideal for institutional locksmiths using only one or two key systems. Locksmiths who do large masterkey systems or routinely cut high security keys will also appreciate the new KX-1.
KX-1 Space & Depth Cams
MANUFACTURER SPACE CAM DEPTH CAM CUTTER VISE SUFFIX Arrow 1 S FC9045 1 AR Assa Available only through ASSA Best A-2 13 P FC9054 2 B2 Best A-3 13 N FC9054 2 B3 Best A-4 13 M FC9054 2 B4 Corbin D,H,Z Sys 70 3 B FC9054 1 CD Corbin K,N Sys 70 3 D FC9054 1 CK Corbin X Sys 70 12 E FC9054 1 CX Corbin GH 4 X FC9090 1 KW Emhart 3 F FC8615 1 EM Falcon Standard 7 R FC9090 1 FS Falcon I-Core 13 P FC9054 2 FI Grundman 16 G FC9054 1 GR Kaba Peaks 140 15 P FC9054 2 K4 Kaba Peaks 150 13 P FC9054 2 K5 Kwikset 4 X FC9090 1 KW Kwikset Titan 14 X FC9090* 1 KT Master 9 L FC9045 1 MS Medeco Bi-Axial 6 T FC8615 1 MB Medeco Commercial 5 V FC8615 1 MC Medeco KeyMark 13 W FC9054 3 MK Ruko 19 A FC9032 1 RK Sargent C,R,L 10 J FC7863 1 SR Sargent U,R,K,G,T 10 H FC7863 1 SU Schalge (inc Primus) 8 C FC10031 2 SC Weiser 7 R FC9090 1 WE Yale 11 K FC9045 1 YA * Kwikset Titan uses a special cutter for the first cut. If needed, an extra cutter charge will be applied.
Item Part Number KX-1 Code Machine KX-1-00 (no cams, cutters, vise) Single Depth Cam KXxxDC Single Space Cam KXxxSC KX-1 KIT PACKAGES (xx is suffix listed above) Kit 1 - Two Cams KXxx01 Kit 2 - Two Cams, Vise KXxx02 Kit 3 - Two Cams, Cutter KXxx03 Kit 4 - Two Cams, Cutter, Vise KXxx04
KX-1 key machine (KX-1-00) Kit 4 for Kaba Peaks 140 (KXK404) (Cams 15 & P, FC9054 cutter, Vise 2) Kit 4 for Medeco (KXMC04) (Cams 5 & V, FC8615 cutter, Vise 1) Kit 3 for Kwikset (KXKW03) (Cams 4 & X, FC9090)The Kwikset and Medeco kits use the same vise, so you would only need to order kit #4 for Medeco and kit #3 for Kwikset (or vise-versa).
Available with 110V AC or 12V DC Motor - no upcharge
220 V AC Motor available
Dimensions: 13"W x 13"H x 14"D
Shipping Weight: Approx. 33 lbs.
Replacement Belt Change Effective 3/9/05: ICMS605 (V-belt)
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