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High Security BiLock and Medeco Key-Switches

When it comes to high security elevator key-switches the BiLock and Medeco keying systems are by far the best solutions. Both brands utilise a sidebar locking system that allows incredible flexibility when used with a rotary style key-switch.


BiLock and Medeco offer similar advantages to the customer including restricted keying, high pick resistance and ease of re-keying.


Key features:


  • Easy use and minimum maintenance. No “overturning” of switch required, unlike other high security keying systems
  • Fewer moving parts than other high security keying systems. Switches in use for over 250,000 operations
  • A high level of pick resistance. Immune to “lock bumping”. Anti-drill features. Registered keying system
  • BiLock - 16.7 million combinations
  • Medeco – 2.17 million combinations
  • Designed to retro-fit elevator industry standard key-switches. No need to modify operating panels or switch mounts
  • Competitive pricing and a system designed to reduce overheads
  • The removable core is a unique feature that gives the user the ability to quickly and rapidly secure any compromised area, for example, where an employee loses a key. The interchangeable core can be easily removed, recombinated and reinstalled in seconds.

TOK Key-Switches

The TOK range of wafer lock key-switches have been the industry standard for over 40 years. Omega’s range covers all of TOK's existing circuits plus Omega has the ability to produce a switch with almost any electrical configuration!


Key features:


  • Easy use and minimum maintenance
  • Fewer moving parts than other keying systems
  • Switches in use for over 250,000 operations
  • The most common switch in lifts throughout the country
  • Designed to retro-fit elevator industry standard key-switches
  • No need to modify operating panels or switch mounts
  • Competitive pricing and a system designed to reduce overheads
Download TOK Key Switch Datasheet

Switch Mounts and Bezels

Switch mounts come in a range of sizes, shapes and colours to suit all applications. All bezels are engraved by to minimise delivery times when dealing with custom engraving.


Key features:


  • Widest range of markings available
  • 31mm, 35mm and 40mm switch mounts


Download Switch Mounts & Bezels Datasheet

Low Profile Key Switch

The Dewhurst key switch is the industry standard and has been used for many years on a variety of installations. They are rated to cater for typical applications in lift installations requiring key switch control such as fans, lighting and transfer of car operation control.

There are numerous options with regard to key types, release positions and contact configurations. A low profile version of the key switch is also available for use in surface mount car and landing stations.


Key features:


  • Available in round or square format
  • Stainless steel or brass options
  • Flat key barrel (L&F) option or;
  • Radial key barrel option (high security)
  • Low profile ~25mm
  • Range of key options
  • Wide range of contact configurations
Download Low Profile Key Switch Datasheet

M-20 Key Switch

Key features:


  • Studless mounting
  • Available in round format only
  • Stainless steel or brass options
  • Flat key barrel (L&F) option or; Radial key barrel option (high security)
  • Can accommodate 1.0 mm to 3.0 mm faceplates
  • Range of key options
  • Wide range of contact configurations

Standard / Deep Keyswitch

Dewhurst key switches are designed to complement our range of pushbuttons and indicators and are available in a wide range of options such as plastic or stainless steel finishes, illumination and flat keys or round (high security) keys. They are suitably rated to cater for typical applications in lift installations requiring key switch control such as fans, lighting and transfer of car operation controls.


Key features:


  • Styled to match pushbutton ranges
  • Numerous key options
  • Contact block configurations for all requirements
  • Key switch function can be engraved on the face of the key switch itself
    (US91 = round) switches only
  • LED halo red illumination (flat key only)
Download Standard / Deep Datasheet

US90 Standard / Deep Key Switch

The Dewhurst key switch is the industry standard and has been used for many years on a variety of installations. They are rated to cater for typical applications lift installations requiring key switch such as fans, lighting and transfer car operation control. There are numerous options with regard key types, release positions and contact configurations.


Key features:


  • Also available in round or barrel format
  • Stainless steel, brass or plastic options
  • Flat key barrel (L&F) option or:
  • Radial key barrel option (high security)
  • Range of key options
  • Wide range of contact configurations
  • Depth 42 to 50mm (based on contacts)

US91 Standard / Deep Key Switch

The Dewhurst key switch is the industry standard and has been used for many years on a variety of installations. They are rated to cater for typical applications lift installations requiring key switch such as fans, lighting and transfer car operation control. There are numerous options with regard key types, release positions and contact configurations.


Key features:


  • Also available in barrel or square format
  • Stainless steel, brass or plastic option
  • Flat key barrel (L&F) option or:
  • Radial key barrel option (high security)
  • Range of key options
  • Wide range of contact configurations
  • Depth 42 to 50mm (based on contacts)

OEM Replacement Parts 

Whitesmith Solutions is New Zealand's leading supplier of replacement parts and components. We supply a range of genuine replacement keys and key switches for all manufacturer types including Otis, Schindler, Kone, TK Elevator, Assa Abloy and more.


  • Car operating panel access and car control keys
  • Landing operating panel access keys
  • Lift door access and drop keys
  • Escalator control keys
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