Best 1AK1B717 Peaks 7 Pin B7 Keyway Key Blank

Product Description

The BEST 1AK1B717 is a Peaks 7-pin key blank cut to the B7 keyway profile, designed for use in BEST interchangeable core and masterkey lock systems. This uncut blank is the starting point for key duplication or new key creation in facilities running BEST keying systems. At 2.5 inches in length and 0.03 pounds, it is a compact, single-unit component used by locksmiths, facility maintenance technicians, and security professionals. The B7 keyway restricts unauthorized key duplication and is a common specification in institutional and commercial access control applications.

This key blank is suited for commercial and institutional environments where BEST interchangeable core cylinders are installed, including schools, healthcare facilities, office buildings, and government properties. It is ordered individually and used by locksmiths or credentialed key control personnel to produce working keys for authorized users. Facilities managing large masterkey systems typically stock blanks by keyway to ensure continuity across a keying hierarchy.

Key Features

• B7 keyway profile for use in BEST pin tumbler and interchangeable core cylinders
• 7-pin specification supports high-security masterkey system configurations
• Peaks series blank compatible with BEST keying infrastructure
• Single-unit packaging suitable for controlled key issuance programs
• Compact form factor at 2.5 inches long for standard key duplication equipment

Compatibility

Designed for use with BEST interchangeable core and masterkey lock systems specifying the B7 keyway. Verify keyway designation and pin count against the installed cylinder specification before ordering.

Installation Notes

Key blanks must be cut by a qualified locksmith or authorized key control technician using appropriate key duplicating or code-cutting equipment. Duplication of restricted keyway blanks may be subject to facility key control policies and authorization requirements. No disassembly of the lock cylinder is required to produce a working key from this blank, but the finished key should be verified to operate the target cylinder before issuance.