WINKHAUS keyTec RPE knob cylinder short
With the patented keyTec RPE system from WINKHAUS, sophisticated locking technology can now also be implemented flexibly and economically in private homes.
A new type of copy protection provides the certainty that only authorised persons can make a duplicate key. This is achieved by a specially shaped rib on the key, which is scanned in the locking cylinder by a locking ball (protectBall).
Patent protection until at least 2028
Basic length:
- from 27,8/32,8 mm
- max. up to 27,8/42,8 mm
- measured from the middle of cam
- extension in 5 mm steps
- Ordering information: the knob is always located on the inside of the cylinder.
Technical characteristics:
- 5 spring-loaded solid pin locking elements per side
- additionally up to 8 lateral springless controlled radial pins, which are scanned through bore recesses (calottes) on the key and thus improve scanning protection
- protection against drilling through hardened, stainless steel pins
- standard picking protection through special pins
- locking ball (protectBall) with rib check
- multiple paracentric key profiles for increased unlocking security
- core pins made of resistant hard bronze
- reinforced key insertion through special cylinder cores
- manufactured according to DIN 18252 and EN 1303
Execution:
- conventional locking system
- vertical key insertion
- cylinder body: nickel plated
- one-piece locking cam made of sintered steel, non-toxic corrosion protection
- lockable from the outside with key, inside with knob
- oval knob, more handy and grippy
- the key can turn up to 355° empty to find the coupling
- combination with electronic possible (mechatronic key or mechanical key with integrated transponder for the operation of electronic components double knob cylinder, access reader, door fitting
Key:
- key thickness: 3 mm
- serrated key made of wear-resistant nickel silver
- ergonomically shaped key head for better grip
- 13,1 mm key shaft for the combination of all common safety fittings
- specially shaped key tip for less wear
- modern key design
- high-quality plastic cap in different colours for individual adjustment
- caps in different colours optionally available
Options / Special equipment:
- different cylinder finishes
- seawater resistant version
- colour selection of the key cap
Operational area:
- front doors, connecting doors, office doors, interior doors, exterior doors, apartment doors, gates, etc.
- interior and exterior areas, in connection with DIN mortise locks
- private homes
- small-scale enterprises
- shop premises
Scope of delivery:
- knob cylinder short incl. 3 or more keys
- fixing screw
- Mounting tip: make sure that there is a projection of max. 3 mm when mounting!
- Security card
Manufacturer:
Aug. Winkhaus SE & Co. KG
August-Winkhaus-Straße 31
48291 Telgte
www.winkhaus.com
Application of key caps
- use exclusively for WINKHAUS keyTec RPE/RPS keys
- the colour can be changed at any time later
- Note the groove on the key! (as shown on the picture)


How to measure the cylinder length correctly?
Cylinder finishes:
- standard finish: nickel
- optional: brass matt, brass polished
- Attention: cylinder knob with recessed grip in the color brass matt
- for individual design requirements
- if desired, homogeneous appearance of door cylinder and fitting
- Please note:
If a different cylinder finish, different from the standard finish, is ordered, extended production times may occur.

cylinder knob nickel

cylinder knob brass polished

standard cylinder knob

cylinder knob brass matt

cylinder knob brass matt
Seawater resistant version:
- for cylinders that are exposed to strong environmental influences
- Please note:
When ordering this option the delivery time will be extended.

Key caps:
- 5 colours: black (standard), blue, yellow, green, red
- material thickness cap: 4,7 mm
- make the key more handy
- easy optical differentiation
- simple management of locking systems through colour assignment
- use exclusively for WINKHAUS keyTec RPE/RPS keys
- the colour can be changed at any time later
