HES PL927 Extra Key for KA-106A and KA-107A
The HES PL927 is a replacement key engineered for KA-106A and KA-107A electromechanical access control locks. This accessory addresses the operational necessity of key replenishment, replacement due to loss or wear, and expansion of keying across multiple occupants in commercial and institutional facilities. As a genuine HES part, it maintains precise mechanical tolerances and security integrity without requiring re-keying or lock substitution.
Key Features
- Compatible Models: KA-106A and KA-107A electromechanical locks. Direct fit — no modification or adjustment required.
- Metal Construction: Hardened steel key stock resists wear and maintains reliable engagement across repeated use cycles.
- Genuine OEM Part: HES original equipment manufacturer key ensures mechanical compatibility and security profile match with lock cylinder specifications.
- US Manufacturing: Domestically sourced and produced, supporting supply-chain consistency and traceability in regulated environments.
- No Re-Keying Required: Works with existing KA-106A/KA-107A installations without lock substitution or system reconfiguration.
- Expansion-Ready: Supports facility growth and occupant scaling without capital investment in new lock hardware.
The PL927 is a straightforward operational consumable: when you need additional keys for a growing user base, replacements for lost or damaged stock, or spares in a facilities management rotation, this genuine HES part delivers certainty. KA-106A and KA-107A locks are electromechanical systems installed across commercial office, educational, and healthcare facilities — environments where key control and physical access are foundational. A single genuine key costs less than a lock replacement or re-keying service call, making PL927 inventory a practical hedge against access delays.
Integration is transparent: the key works with any existing KA-106A or KA-107A hardware without firmware updates, network dependencies, or VMS coordination. Facilities managing mixed-lock deployments should verify the lock model before ordering to avoid incompatibility — KA-106A and KA-107A share the same key profile, but other HES lock models require different key part numbers. Stock rotation and key tracking (issuance log, return documentation) remain a facility responsibility; the PL927 itself adds no electronic or manual audit capability beyond what the underlying lock provides.
HES (Hospitality Enterprises Solutions, now part of the Assa Abloy group) has manufactured electromechanical locks and keying for decades. The KA-106A and KA-107A platform is mature and widely deployed in retrofit and new-construction projects where hardwired electric strike capability is required. Sourcing genuine HES keys avoids the risk of counterfeit or incorrectly profiled third-party keys, which can cause mechanical wear, binding, or unintended lock engagement.
Marty AllisonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
We've installed and serviced KA-106A and KA-107A electromechanical locks in corporate campuses, universities, and healthcare systems for years. The locks themselves are reliable and durable — but key management is where most projects stumble. Facilities teams typically underestimate how many spare keys they need, leading to emergency re-keying or lock replacement calls that cost far more than a small inventory of genuine PL927 keys. We always recommend ordering at least 10-20% more keys than the immediate occupancy count and maintaining a tracked spare set in the facilities office. The PL927 is the right part — it's a genuine HES OEM key that maintains the lock's security profile and prevents the mechanical wear and binding issues we've seen from aftermarket or incorrectly profiled keys. One caveat: the key itself has no audit trail. If your facility requires key issuance logging, access timestamps, or revocation capability, you'll need to layer in a key-card system or electronic lock with networked authentication. The KA-106A and KA-107A are pure electromechanical — they control strike release, not keying authentication.
Technical Highlights:
- Hardened Steel Stock: Resists wear across thousands of insertion cycles — critical in high-traffic doors where keys are used dozens of times per shift. A worn or soft key can cause binding in the lock cylinder and force facility teams to repair or replace the lock prematurely.
- Precise Profile Match: OEM key design ensures zero tolerance gaps with the KA-106A and KA-107A lock cylinders. Aftermarket keys sometimes have slightly larger shoulders or different cuts that cause friction and accelerate internal wear.
- US-Made Traceability: In regulated sectors (healthcare, government facilities), domestic sourcing can simplify compliance documentation and supply-chain audits.
- Weight and Form Factor: 1.05 lb per key — standard key-ring compatible, suitable for daily carry or secured in a key cabinet.
Deployment Considerations:
- Model Verification Critical: Before ordering, confirm your lock is KA-106A or KA-107A. Other HES models (KA-100, KA-101, KA-102, etc.) use different key profiles and the PL927 will not work. Check the lock body or the installation documentation.
- No Electronic Audit Trail: The KA-106A and KA-107A are mechanical locks with electrical strike control. Key usage is not logged or remotely tracked. If your facility requires granular access auditing or card-based authentication, consider a hybrid or full electronic system for those doors.
- Key Control Hygiene: Maintain a simple issuance log (who, when, key number if you're numbering them). Don't leave spare keys lying around — a lost key compromises the entire door's security integrity until the lock is re-keyed.
- Spare Inventory Buffer: Order 15-25% more keys than your current occupant count. Keys get lost, damaged, or retained by departing staff — replacement lead time can run 2-4 weeks if you wait until you're out of stock.
- Retrofit Compatibility: If you're adding a KA-106A or KA-107A to an existing facility, the PL927 works with both new and field-installed hardware without any special provisioning.
The PL927 is the straightforward choice for any facility already committed to KA-106A or KA-107A infrastructure that needs additional keys or replacements. It's not a networking or analytics play — it's a consumable that ensures your electromechanical access control system stays operational and doesn't degrade over time. Stock it in your maintenance inventory. See the HES catalog for compatible locks and related access control hardware.
