Non-Duplicating Keys

Bernard's Security Access Ltd. has always offered Medeco Locks and Medeco Keys in commercial and residential applications that offer pick and drill resistance and strict key control. Bernard's is now a full distributer of the new Medeco M3 High Security Lock System. M3 is a UL Listed patented locking system better than Biaxial system which it replaces. Bernard's is pleased to be chosen by Medeco Canada for early adoption of their new product with an exclusive keyway!

Medeco Door Hardware

Maxum Deadbolt

The Maxum deadbolt was designed to withstand the toughest attacks. With a ANSI grade 1 rating, the Maxum incorporates a high security strike plate with 2" screws that anchor the strike directly to the building structure behind the frame. It also features a hardened steel bolt and bolt throwing mechanism, surrounded by a heavy-gauge tubular steel housing for maximum resistance to attack.

The Maxum incorporates the patented Biaxial double locking principle for resistance to picking and has strategically placed hardened steel inserts to reduce the risk of drilling attack. The Maxum is available in single cylinder, double cylinder, and a unique child-safe design featuring a removable thumb-turn key.

Embassy Locksets

The Medeco Embassy line of cylindrical locksets feature ANSI Grade 1 and 2 Knob and Lever sets. The leversets feature a clutching action handle to defend against wrenching attacks. The Grade 1 (19 and 25 series product) are UL listed for use on fire doors with a 3 hour rating.

All Embassy locksets feature high quality construction and flexible product design that accepts IC core and key-in-knob cylinders in all popular functions and finishes. The Medeco Embassy locksets come with a limited lifetime warranty.

Medeco High Security Interchangeable Core Cylinder

The Medeco High Security interchangeable core cylinder enables non-technical personnel to quickly rekey a lock with the use of a special key. This quick change saves expense and affords greater overall security. Key control, vital to a business with a high employee turnover rate, can easily be maintained without having to rekey or change door hardware.

Medeco Mortise and Rim Cylinders

Medeco high security Mortise and Rim cylinders are made for residential and commercial applications of door locksets. Both incorporate the patented Biaxial double locking principle, and both are made of solid brass with drill resistant inserts. Medeco Mortise and Rim cylinders retrofit with virtually all manufacturers' locksets.

Medeco Knob Cylinders

Medeco Knob Type high security cylinders incorporate Medeco's patented double locking principle and are constructed of solid brass with drill resistant inserts. These cylinders are used in both Medeco and other major manufacturers cylindrical locksets, deadbolts and padlocks to offer the UL 437 security rating.

Key Control and Technology

The security of any locking system is dependent upon two very important factors. The first of these is its physical strength against picking, drilling and forcing. The second is the controlled duplication of existing keys for that lock or lock system. Historically, unauthorized key duplication has played a major role in compromising even the most sophisticated security systems. Tenants, maintenance personnel, and employees with even temporary access to original keys have no problem getting duplicates made for their own use. The warning "Do Not Duplicate" stamped on a key is merely a challenge for most non-professional key duplicators.

The basic problem is that most key blanks and common key cutting machines are easy to obtain. Medeco has counter-acted the key control problem by doing three things:

1. Medeco manufactures cylinders, which use keys that must be made on special key cutting machines. These machines must be capable of reproducing the angled cuts and critical tolerances necessary to reproduce a workable key.
2. Medeco sells its high quality, precision- machined cylinders and locks only to professional security industries such as locksmith wholesalers and retailers, contract hardware and alarm equipment suppliers. Every Medeco key blank is marked with its name to identify it as an authorized key blank that will work properly in Medeco products and give long product life.
3. Medeco has successfully litigated its right to protect against unauthorized manufacture and distribution of its restricted keyblanks.

Medeco Padlocks

Medeco offers 3 types of padlocks: The System series, The Metro Series and the Brass body padlock. The System series will key into most existing Medeco masterkey systems. It is available with a shrouded shackle design or with thermoplastic weather guards for harsh environment applications and multiple shackle lengths. The Medeco MetroLock padlock is a solid steel design padlock. They are available in 3 body styles, all featuring hardened steel, chrome plated bodies and Medeco's pick and drill resistant double locking action. The Brass body padlock is available in two versions: the removable cylinder and the interchangeable core design. Both padlocks have a cylinder or core which is UL listed and virtually pick-proof and drill-proof. Both have hardened steel inserts for high security protection. The padlock cases are constructed of brass with shackles of stainless steel for corrosion protection or hardened steel for protection against sawing.