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The '''916''' is a high pin count [[dimple]] lock made by the Japanese company [[WEST]].


The '''916''' is a high pin count [[dimple]] lock made by the Japanese company [[West]].
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== Principles of operation ==
== Principles of operation ==


The [[West]] 916 contains 12 pins, arranged in rows of six on the left and right of the keyway. It also contains a core-centering ball bearing.
The [[WEST]] '''916''' contains 12 pins, arranged in rows of six on the left and right of the keyway. It also contains a core-centering ball bearing.
 
The pin chambers in the core are overmilled as an additional defense against lock picking. The '''916''' contains both regular and mushroom driver pins as well as spooled and tapered multiple spooled key pins. The key is bitted on both sides of the blade and is reversible.  


The pin chambers in the core are overmilled as an additional defense against lock picking. The 916 contains multiple [[security pin]]s: both regular and mushroom driver pins as well as spooled and tapered multiple spooled key pins. The key is bitted on both sides of the blade and is reversible.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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File:West 916 key - FXE47523.jpg | West 916 key
File:West 916 key - FXE47523.jpg | West 916 key
File:West 916 pins - FXE47588.jpg | West 916 pins (one side)
File:West 916 pins - FXE47588.jpg | West 916 pins (one side)
File:West 916 pin sizes - FXE47594.jpg | West 916 All four pin sizes
File:West 916 pin sizes - FXE47594.jpg | West 916, all four pin sizes
File:West 916 917 key compare - FXE47577.jpg | West 916 & 917 key comparison
File:West 916 917 key compare - FXE47577.jpg | West 916 & 917 key comparison
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== See also ==
== See also ==


* [[Dimple]]
* [[Dimple]] locks
* [[West]]
* [[WEST]]
* [[Category:Lock models | Lock models]]


[[Category:Lock models]]
[[Category:Lock models]]

Revision as of 15:10, 11 November 2022

WEST 916

West 916
West 916 front view keyway - FXE47527.jpg
Name West 916
Manufacturer WEST
Lock Type Cylinder
Lock Design Pin-tumbler, Dimple


The 916 is a high pin count dimple lock made by the Japanese company WEST.


Principles of operation

The WEST 916 contains 12 pins, arranged in rows of six on the left and right of the keyway. It also contains a core-centering ball bearing.

The pin chambers in the core are overmilled as an additional defense against lock picking. The 916 contains multiple security pins: both regular and mushroom driver pins as well as spooled and tapered multiple spooled key pins. The key is bitted on both sides of the blade and is reversible.

Gallery

See also


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