Pins & Pinning Kits
The heart of every standard pin tumbler lock mechanism lies in its pins. For locksmiths, the ability to service, re-key, or repair these locks is fundamental, and a high-quality pinning kit is an essential tool for the trade. At Noble Key Supply, we provide comprehensive solutions for all pinning needs.
What Are Lock Pins?
Lock pins are tiny metal cylinders that form the barrier that prevents a lock from opening without the correct key. They are divided into two main categories:
- Bottom Pins (Key Pins): These pins rest on the key itself. When the correct key is inserted, the tops of these pins align perfectly with the "shear line"—the gap between the cylinder and the lock housing.
- Driver Pins: These sit above the bottom pins, held down by small springs. In a locked position, these pins straddle the shear line, securing the mechanism.
Locksmiths also frequently use master pins (or spacer pins), which are shorter pins placed between bottom and driver pins. These create multiple shear lines, allowing a lock to be operated by a master key as well as a uniquely cut change key.
The Importance of Pinning Kits
A locksmith pinning kit is a specialized case containing organized compartments of pins in various precise lengths and diameters. This organization is crucial. A difference of just a few thousandths of an inch in pin length can mean a key works perfectly or not at all.
Using a pinning kit allows a locksmith to:
- Re-key Locks: Change which key operates a lock by swapping out the bottom pins to match the cuts of a new key.
- Repair Worn Locks: Replace damaged or corroded pins to restore a lock’s function.
- Create Master Key Systems: Install master pins to implement complex access control hierarchies.
Noble Key Supply offers durable, well-organized pinning kits with high-precision brass and nickel-plated pins, ensuring professionals have immediate access to the right size every time they open a lock cylinder.
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Give Away Key Rings 3/4" Box of 1,000 by HPC (GAK-4)
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HPC’s Give-Away Key Rings are manufactured from hardened .0475″ (1.21mm) diameter spring steel wire. They are bright zinc plated to resist tarnishi...
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The heart of every standard pin tumbler lock mechanism lies in its pins. For locksmiths, the ability to service, re-key, or repair these locks is fundamental, and a high-quality pinning kit is an essential tool for the trade. At Noble Key Supply, we provide comprehensive solutions for all pinning needs.
What Are Lock Pins?
Lock pins are tiny metal cylinders that form the barrier that prevents a lock from opening without the correct key. They are divided into two main categories:
- Bottom Pins (Key Pins): These pins rest on the key itself. When the correct key is inserted, the tops of these pins align perfectly with the "shear line"—the gap between the cylinder and the lock housing.
- Driver Pins: These sit above the bottom pins, held down by small springs. In a locked position, these pins straddle the shear line, securing the mechanism.
Locksmiths also frequently use master pins (or spacer pins), which are shorter pins placed between bottom and driver pins. These create multiple shear lines, allowing a lock to be operated by a master key as well as a uniquely cut change key.
The Importance of Pinning Kits
A locksmith pinning kit is a specialized case containing organized compartments of pins in various precise lengths and diameters. This organization is crucial. A difference of just a few thousandths of an inch in pin length can mean a key works perfectly or not at all.
Using a pinning kit allows a locksmith to:
- Re-key Locks: Change which key operates a lock by swapping out the bottom pins to match the cuts of a new key.
- Repair Worn Locks: Replace damaged or corroded pins to restore a lock’s function.
- Create Master Key Systems: Install master pins to implement complex access control hierarchies.
Noble Key Supply offers durable, well-organized pinning kits with high-precision brass and nickel-plated pins, ensuring professionals have immediate access to the right size every time they open a lock cylinder.