Medeco Metrolock

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I've a Medeco Metrolock 52-5 with a lock cylinder that takes a key like this https://i.redd.it/dxldy8z6r1gz.jpg and the one shown at the start of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVlbE4-U5yc. I can't find that in the Medeco catalog and am wondering what's in this lock, and how unusual (if at all) it is.

[Squelchtone]

Medeco Duracam. Used in the Metro locks and in spam slot machines. You will not easily find blanks to make copies for that key you already have, there are a few internet sellers on the web, they may sell to the public.

Squelchtone

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OK, after a little research, it's clear that John Doe basic picker would not get past this lock. It's a dimple version of the biaxial Medeco mechanism.

As far as keys go, I've two currently so I think, at least for now, I'm set.

[Squelchtone]

OK, after a little research, it's clear that John Doe basic picker would not get past this lock. It's a dimple version of the biaxial Medeco mechanism.

As far as keys go, I've two currently so I think, at least for now, I'm set.

I hate to nit pick but I don't feel like this qualifies like a dimple lock, even if Lockwiki says it is =) At least I have never looked at a duracam and said, oh hey its a dimple lock, not in the sense a DOM IX or Sargent Keso or Kaba Gemini are dimple locks with special little pins. Duracam uses full size key pins from the cam locks, so no top pins, and the chisel tips of the pins interact with the side of the key blade instead of the ridge.

It's a cool design and one of the most unique, easily one of my top 10 favorite locks ever.

just my opinion about it not qualifying as a dimple lock, but maybe you can change my mind.

Squelchtone

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Not going to try and change your mind. Just wanted to insure that this lock will keep most folks out, and I'm satisfied that it will.

I am curious, the keys have a number code on them that starts, 6GENXXXXXX where X represents a number. This looks etched on both keys. Was this added by the institution that originally owned this lock (it has other info stamped on both keys) or is it a Medeco thing, and if so what does it mean?

[femurat]

Squelchy, if the key bittings are on the side, I consider it a dimple key.
You're right about it not having the usual pins. It has a sidebar instead. But does this make a difference in classifying it?

In this case we have no dimple but cuts, so we could call it a cuts lock (just kidding).

Back on topic, the lock is definitely a good choice. I'd trust it.

Cheers

[jeffmoss26]

Not going to try and change your mind. Just wanted to insure that this lock will keep most folks out, and I'm satisfied that it will.

I am curious, the keys have a number code on them that starts, 6GENXXXXXX where X represents a number. This looks etched on both keys. Was this added by the institution that originally owned this lock (it has other info stamped on both keys) or is it a Medeco thing, and if so what does it mean?

6GENxxxxx is a factory code.

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JeffMoss26, what does that code represent? A manufacturing date, a keycode, or something else?

Femurat, thanks for the vote of confidence.

[jeffmoss26]

Now that I think about it, I was slightly confused. This code was probably added by Northeast Lock, the distributor (NL)
Typically the code would be 1G1234ABC which is broken down as keyway/level, cuts, and angles in the Biaxial code book.
My bad!