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Kaba Ilco CH1C ILCO CH1C Key Blank for Arrow 1C Keyway, Nickel Silver Construction

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Model: CH1C ILCO
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Kaba Ilco Key Blank for Arrow 1C Keyway, Nickel Silver Construction

The Kaba Ilco key blank is a precision manufactured replacement blank engineered for the Arrow 1C keyway. Constructed from nickel silver, it is built for commercial door hardware applications where accurate keyway matching and dependable key cutting are essential. As part of the Peaks Keys collection, this key blank is intended for locksmiths, hardware distributors, and facility managers who need a reliable blank for rekeying, duplicating, or replacing lost keys on Arrow 1C keyway cylinders and locks. It is classified under the Key Blanks and Accessories subcategory within the Door Hardware department, supporting commercial facility maintenance and rekeying programs that depend on accurate replacement key stock.

Key Features

  • Arrow 1C Keyway Compatibility: Precision cut to match the Arrow 1C keyway profile for accurate fit in compatible cylinders and locks.
  • Nickel Silver Construction: Manufactured from nickel silver for consistent key cutting performance and long term durability.
  • Commercial Grade Key Blank: Designed for commercial door hardware environments requiring dependable rekeying, duplication, and replacement key stock.
  • Peaks Keys Collection: Part of the Peaks Keys collection of key blanks and accessories offered by Kaba Ilco.
  • Replacement Part Designation: Classified as a replacement part, suitable for restocking locksmith key cutting inventories and service vehicles.
  • Door Hardware Compatibility: Sourced within the Door Hardware department for integration with existing Arrow 1C keyway lock systems.
  • Key Blanks and Accessories Subcategory: Organized within the Key Blanks and Accessories product subgroup for easy identification within commercial hardware parts inventories.
  • Facility Maintenance Ready: Suited for facility maintenance and rekeying programs across commercial properties requiring quick turnaround on replacement keys.

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Parts and Accessories
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Product Attribute: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Category: Parts and Accessories

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Locksmith Key Cutting Services
  • Facility Maintenance and Rekeying Programs

Why Kaba Ilco Key Blanks?

Kaba Ilco key blanks are manufactured to consistent quality standards using nickel silver material for reliable, repeatable key cutting results. The precise Arrow 1C keyway profile helps ensure a proper fit in compatible cylinders, reducing callbacks and rework for locksmiths and facility teams. As a designated replacement part within the Peaks Keys collection, it is built to support ongoing commercial door hardware maintenance, rekeying, and key duplication needs across busy locksmith and facility service operations.

Product Specs

Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Series:
Key Blanks
Product Subgroup:
Key Blanks and Accessories
Product Type:
Keys
Subcategory:
Key Blanks and Accessories
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Collection:
Peaks Keys
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Product Attribute:
Parts and Accessories
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Kaba Ilco CH1C ILCO – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will an Ilco CH1C key blank work in an Arrow lock?
The CH1C blank is cut for the Arrow 1C keyway, so it fits Arrow cylinders using that keyway. Keyway is the one thing that has to match exactly on a blank: an Arrow cylinder in a different keyway will not accept a 1C blank even though the key looks close. Check the keyway stamped on the cylinder or on an existing working key before you order a batch.
2) Does the Ilco CH1C come cut or do I have to cut it myself?
It ships as a blank, uncut. You or your locksmith cut it to the bitting of the cylinder it has to operate. If you need keys already cut to an existing code or an existing key, that is a different order item, not this one. BEST sells a cut-key equivalent in its line, the 1A3A2KS531KS681 operating key for a green core in the A keyway, if a pre-cut key is what you actually need.
3) Is the Ilco CH1C a restricted or patented key blank?
No. The CH1C is an open Ilco blank for the Arrow 1C keyway, which means any locksmith with the blank can duplicate it. If you need keys that cannot be copied off the street, you want a patented restricted blank instead, such as the BEST 1AF Series preferred patented blank. That is the tradeoff: the CH1C is easy to get duplicated, and for tenant keys or a secured wing that is exactly what you do not want.
4) What is the difference between an Ilco CH1C key blank and a BEST 1AF Series key blank?
The CH1C is a nickel silver blank cut to the Arrow 1C keyway, so it works in Arrow 1C cylinders. The BEST 1AF Series blank is a patented blank, which means it is restricted to the 1AF keyway system rather than an open commercial keyway. If the cylinders on the doors are Arrow 1C, the CH1C is the blank that fits; a 1AF blank will not enter that keyway regardless of how it is cut.
5) Can I order Arrow 1C keys already cut instead of buying blanks?
The CH1C is supplied as an uncut blank, so it has to be cut to the cylinder before it will operate anything. If what you actually need is a working key handed to you ready to use, that is a cut key rather than a blank -- for example, the BEST 1A3A2KS531KS681 is an operating key for a green core in the A keyway, supplied cut to its keying combination. The two are not interchangeable: the operating key is tied to a specific BEST keying, while the CH1C blank can be cut to whatever Arrow 1C combination your doors are on.
6) Our BEST cores use an A keyway. Will an Ilco CH1C blank work in them?
No. The CH1C is cut to the Arrow 1C keyway and will only enter Arrow 1C cylinders. BEST A keyway cylinders take an A keyway key -- the BEST 1A3A2KS531KS681 operating key, for instance, is an A keyway key for a green core. Keyway is a physical profile, not a cutting choice, so an Arrow 1C blank cannot be made to work in a BEST A cylinder. Match the blank to the keyway stamped on the core.
7) What is the Ilco CH1C key blank made of, and does the material matter for a master key system?
Nickel silver. That is the standard material for commercial key blanks because it cuts cleanly and holds the cut shoulder better than brass under repeated use, which matters when one blank gets duplicated across a building and every copy has to operate the same pins. For a property manager stocking blanks for turnover, nickel silver is what you want on doors that see daily traffic.
8) Is the Ilco CH1C key blank meant for commercial doors or house keys?
Commercial. Arrow 1C is a commercial keyway found on lever locks, cylindrical locks and mortise cylinders in office, multi-family and institutional buildings, not on residential entry hardware. If you are matching a house key you are almost certainly looking at a Kwikset or Schlage residential keyway, not this blank.
9) Can I stock one blank for all the Arrow cylinders in my building?
Only if every one of those cylinders is 1C. The CH1C covers Arrow 1C and nothing else. Arrow builds cylinders in several keyways, and a building that has been re-keyed or added to over the years often carries more than one. Before standardizing your stock room on a single blank, pull a working key from a sample of doors across each wing and confirm they all read the same keyway.
10) We are standardizing a portfolio on one key system. Does it matter whether we stock Arrow 1C blanks or BEST patented blanks?
It changes who can duplicate a key. The CH1C is a commercial-grade Arrow 1C blank in nickel silver, an open keyway any locksmith with the blank can cut. The BEST 1AF Series blank is patented, so duplication is controlled through the 1AF system rather than off a shelf. Portfolios that want free on-site duplication stock an open keyway like Arrow 1C; portfolios that want key control on a restricted system go the patented route. Pick the blank that matches the cylinders you are installing, because the blank cannot cross between the two keyways.
How fast can I get the Kaba Ilco CH1C ILCO delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Kaba Ilco CH1C ILCO come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Kaba Ilco CH1C ILCO is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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