Do all vending machines have the same lock?

Do all vending machines have the same lock?

For security purposes, vending machine keys are all keyed differently. The locks on these machines can only be opened by a key that has a compatible “key code”. Key codes are what distinguish one key from another. There is no key on the market that is compatible with all key codes.

What does a gumball machine key look like?

The most common vending machine keys are either tubular or flat. The tubular version, sometimes referred to as a barrel key, has a hollow, cylindrical shaft with grooves of varying length cut into the exterior surface at the end of the shaft.

How do I get a replacement key for my vending machine?

If you have lost your key you can acquire a new one through the vending machine distributor through which the machine was originally purchased. A list of distributors can be found online. Contact the distributor and tell them that you need a replacement vending machine key.

How do you break a tubular lock?

How to Defeat Tubular Locks

1. Twist the seven-pin lock pick’s tightening bolt to the left to loosen it.
2. Line the pick up with the lock, ensuring that the pin inside the pick is even with the lock’s notch.
3. Push the pick inward, while turning the pick to the right.
4. Cut off the end of a ballpoint pen with scissors.

Can you copy vending machine keys?

Contact the distributor and tell them that you need a replacement vending machine key. Some machines will copy one key and cut another at the same time and other machines will measure one key and the key will have to be replaced with a blank to start cutting.

How do you get money out of a gumball machine?

Slowly raise the body straight up off the baseplate while keeping all the other parts intact. Lift the machine until it is clear of the post and set it aside. Lift out the white plastic tray holding the coins. Coins may fall to the floor if the body of the machine is not lifted up until the tray is overfilled.