Keyed-alike cylinder locks: open multiple doors with one key
One key for the front door, back door, shed, garage, and gate M&C-series, configure the correct size and knob per door and order your cylinders keyed alike immediately — SKG★★★ certified and milled to size.
Imagine keyed alike M&C cylinders together
With keyed-alike cylinder locks, you use one key for the front door, back door, shed, garage, or gate. You choose the correct size for each door and have all M&C Make cylinders keyed alike immediately.
Would you buy keyed alike cylinder locksEasily set your below M&C Set together with SKG 3 security, core pull protection, and certificate. Optionally combine standard cylinders with a knob cylinder for convenience on the inside.
Want to choose the right set quickly? First measure all doors with the measuring manual or use the cylinder wizard.
For the front door and back door.
For house, gate or barn.
For a larger home or business.
Convenience inside, one key outside.
Tip: Order all cylinders for the same set at the same time. They will then be keyed alike immediately, avoiding additional reorders.
Filter by number of keyed alike cylinders
Choose how many cylinders you want to open with a key. Each choice leads to a separate landing page.
| 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders | 7 cylinders |
How do keyed-alike cylinder locks work?
With keyed-alike cylinder locks, all cylinders within one locking plan Milled to the exact same key profile. As a result, one key fits every cylinder in the set, while each individual cylinder remains a fully-fledged SKG★★★ security lock. You therefore do not compromise on any burglary resistance: the convenience of a single key lies solely in the key teeth, not in a weaker cylinder.
You decide which doors are included in the locking plan. Do you want to open the front door, back door, shed, and garage with the same key? Then you choose the right one for each door. cylinder size and possibly a knob cylinder for the inside — we make them flush-fitting and mill them to size.
The advantages of keyed-alike cylinders
- One key for all doors — no more heavy bunch of keys.
- Full SKG★★★ security with core pull protection on every cylinder.
- More economical per cylinder the more you order at once.
- Expand or order additional later remains possible within the same locking plan.
- Custom milled and with a certificate, so that keys cannot simply be copied.
For whom are keyed-alike cylinder locks ideal?
Keyed-alike cylinder locks are ideal for homes with multiple exterior doors, but also for HOAs, holiday homes, commercial properties, and rentals. Wherever you want to operate multiple doors with a single key without compromising on burglary protection, a keyed-alike locking plan is the smartest choice. Unsure about the number of cylinders or the sizes? Use the cylinder wizard or put together your set directly above.
Frequently asked questions about keyed-alike cylinders
What are keyed-alike cylinder locks?
Keyed-alike cylinders are door cylinders that can all be opened with the same key. This allows you to open your front door, back door, shed, and garage, for example, with a single key — convenient and secure, without a large bunch of keys.
How many cylinders can I make keyed alike?
At MC-Cilinder, you can easily put together a set of 2 to 7 keyed-alike cylinders; more cylinders within a single lock are possible upon request. The more cylinders you order together, the more economical the price per unit.
Are keyed-alike cylinders just as secure?
Yes. All our keyed alike M&C-cylinders feature the SKG★★★ quality mark with core pull protection and a hardened steel anti-core pull bridge — the same top security as individual cylinders. One key does not compromise burglary resistance.
Can I order a keyed-alike cylinder later?
Certainly. You can easily order an extra cylinder within your existing locking plan. Upload your M&C-security card or certificate, then we mill the new cylinder exactly to match your existing lock.
How do I order custom keyed-alike cylinders?
Measure the PC size per door (the distance on either side of the screw in the center), choose your M&C-series, the correct size per cylinder, optionally a rotary knob, and the color. We manufacture all cylinders on a single lock and mill them to size.
What is the delivery time for keyed-alike cylinder locks?
Ordered before 23:59 = delivered the next working day, with always free shipping in the Netherlands and Belgium. Furthermore, every cylinder comes with a 5-year warranty.