Dormakaba Key Blanks

Dormakaba key blanks are the uncut nickel silver blanks used to cut change keys, master keys, and control keys for dormakaba and DORMA brand lock cylinders. The dormakaba key blank catalog uses section designators that identify the keyway profile the blank is cut to fit, and each blank is stamped with the DORMA logo to confirm it is a genuine dormakaba product. For facilities managing a dormakaba or legacy DORMA cylinder key system, using the correct section blank is the only way to ensure cut keys operate the cylinders correctly. American Locksets stocks dormakaba key blanks as an authorized dormakaba dealer with same-day shipping and free shipping on all orders over $300.

Dormakaba Key Blanks: SC and SE Sections for 6-Pin Cylinders

The dormakaba key blank line currently stocked at American Locksets covers two keyway sections: SC and SE. Both are 6-pin configurations for standard dormakaba and DORMA cylinder products. Both sell in packs of 50 blanks.

Dormakaba 44101SC: SC Section 6-Pin Key Blanks

The Dormakaba 44101SC SC Section 6-Pin Key Blanks with DORMA Logo, Pack of 50 is the SC keyway blank for dormakaba 6-pin cylinders. The SC keyway is also recognized as equivalent to the Arrow 1C keyway, which means SC keyway blanks are relevant not only for facilities running DORMA-branded cylinders but also for any installation where the SC/Arrow 1C keyway profile is in use and a genuine dormakaba blank is required.

The 44101SC ships in a pack of 50 blanks with the DORMA logo stamped on each blank. The pack includes 50 individual uncut blanks ready for key cutting by an authorized locksmith or commercial key cutter with the correct DORMA keyway cutter profile.

The SC keyway is one of 26 available keyways in the dormakaba SFIC core and key system. In the dormakaba core and key technical nomenclature, SC keyways appear in both 6-pin and 7-pin configurations across the 7CS SFIC core line and related cylinder products. For facilities that have established a dormakaba key system with SC keyway cylinders, the 44101SC is the correct blank for all key cutting activity within that system.

Dormakaba 44101SE: SE Section 6-Pin Key Blanks

The Dormakaba 44101SE SE Section 6-Pin Key Blanks with DORMA Logo covers the SE keyway profile, also in a pack of 50 blanks. Like the SC section, the SE keyway is part of the dormakaba keyway library and is used in specific dormakaba cylinder configurations. Confirm the section letter on your installed cylinder or your facility's key system documentation before ordering. SC and SE keyway blanks are not interchangeable. A blank cut to the wrong section will either not enter the keyway or will enter but not operate the cylinder correctly.

What the Section Letter Identifies

In the DORMA and dormakaba key system nomenclature, the section designator in the part number tells you the keyway profile. The number 44101 identifies the key blank body format for 6-pin cylinders. The letter following it (SC, SE) identifies which of the available keyway profiles the blank is cut to match. Getting this letter correct before ordering is the entire specification decision on dormakaba key blanks.

For facilities that do not have a recorded key system document with the section identifier, the correct way to identify the section is to look at the keyway markings on the installed cylinder or to take a key from the existing system to a locksmith who can identify the section using a keyway gauge or the dormakaba key blank cross-reference catalog. Do not order key blanks by estimating the section from visual inspection of the key alone. 

Dormakaba Key System Background: DORMA SKC and Standard Key Systems

The DORMA key system history is relevant context for anyone ordering dormakaba key blanks today, because the brand has operated under multiple names across its history. DORMA was the brand name for dormakaba's German predecessor under which the SC, SE, and other section keyways were originally developed and introduced to the US commercial hardware market. When Dorma and Kaba merged to form dormakaba in 2015, the underlying key system architecture, keyways, and cylinder dimensions remained the same. Key blanks marked with the DORMA logo are genuine dormakaba products and are the current authorized blank for legacy DORMA cylinder systems installed under the old brand name.

DORMA also introduced a Serialized Key Control (SKC) system with individually laser-engraved serial numbers on each key blank, providing a higher level of duplication control than standard section keyways. SKC blanks are stamped DO NOT DUPLICATE and carry a unique alphanumeric serial number per blank that links back to the authorized dealer's inventory tracking system. If your facility is running a DORMA SKC cylinder system, contact American Locksets to confirm the correct blank ordering process for your registered site.

For facilities running dormakaba's current BEST-compatible key system using the 7CS SFIC cores and 7AS key blanks, the available keyways include SC and SD among 26 total keyway options. The SC and SD keyways in the 7AS/7CS line are equivalent to Arrow 1C and 1D keyways respectively, which extends the cross-compatibility of these blanks to facilities managing mixed cylinder inventories with Arrow and dormakaba hardware on the same key system.

Ordering Dormakaba Key Blanks: What You Need to Know Before You Order

Dormakaba key blanks sold in packs of 50 are intended for commercial key cutting operations and authorized locksmiths who hold the dormakaba key system authorization for the facility they serve. Blanks are nickel silver, consistent with dormakaba's standard key blank material specification across their 6-pin and 7-pin cylinder lines. The DORMA logo stamp on each blank confirms the blank is a genuine product, which matters for warranty compliance on dormakaba cylinder systems requiring authorized blanks.

Before ordering, confirm the section letter from the facility's key system documentation or the cylinder itself. If you are a locksmith ordering for a specific customer account, having the key system site number or bitting list available will confirm the correct section and help identify whether any master key hierarchy documentation should accompany the order.

Browse all Key Blanks, the complete Dormakaba Cores, Dormakaba Housings, Dormakaba Mortise Cylinders, and all Dormakaba hardware at American Locksets. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: What are dormakaba key blanks?

 Dormakaba key blanks are uncut nickel silver blanks, stamped with the DORMA logo, used to cut change keys, master keys, and control keys for dormakaba and DORMA brand lock cylinders.

Q: What is the difference between the SC and SE section dormakaba key blanks?

 SC and SE are two separate keyway profiles. Only the keyway that goes with each section blank fits . Confirm the section from your cylinder or key system documentation before ordering. The blanks are not interchangeable.

Q: Is the SC keyway the same as Arrow 1C?

 Yes. The SC keyway of the dormakaba keyway system is the same as the Arrow 1C keyway. This cross-compatibility is important when you have both dormakaba and Arrow cylinders on the same key system.

Q: How many blanks are in a pack of dormakaba 44101SC or 44101SE key blanks?

Each pack contains 50 uncut key blanks with the DORMA logo stamped on each blank.

Q: Can I use dormakaba key blanks with BEST-compatible SFIC cores?

 The dormakaba 7CS SFIC cores and 7AS key blanks share keyway designations including SC with the 44101 series blanks. Confirm compatibility with your specific core configuration before using 44101 series blanks in SFIC applications.

Q: What is the DORMA SKC system and does it affect which blank I order? 

DORMA SKC (Serialized Key Control) is a restricted key system with individually serial-numbered blanks providing higher duplication control. If your facility runs SKC cylinders, the 44101SC and 44101SE standard blanks may not be the correct order. Contact American Locksets to confirm whether your installation requires SKC-specific blanks.

Q: Why does the dormakaba key blank say DORMA on it?

DORMA was dormakaba's predecessor brand before the 2015 merger of Dorma and Kaba. Key blanks stamped with the DORMA logo are current genuine dormakaba products and are the authorized blank for all legacy DORMA cylinder systems.