What is the purpose of a key?

What are the importance of keys and locks?

The systematic control of locks and keys is one of the most important components of any security program. Without proper key control, locks provide little deterrence to illegal or unauthorized entry into a facility.

What is the purpose of a key in a keyway?

The key is responsible for preventing any rotation between the shaft and the bore, and also carries a portion of the torque load to the keys. Torque transmission by keys is the most common and widely used power transmitting method. Unfortunately, misaligned keys and keyways can result in mechanical failures.

What do keys represent in art?

Key Symbolism. Throughout history, the key has been one of humankind's most universal symbols, representing knowledge, mystery, and initiation. In art, Christian saints, pagan gods, and medieval kings alike are depicted holding keys as symbols of their spiritual or temporal power.

How do keys work?

When the correct key slides into a lock, the pointed cuts on the blade allow the pins to move up and down until they are lined up along track that's called a shear line. When all the pins are synchronized with the shear line, they can turn and the lock will open.