File Cabinet & Desk Locks

What Office Furniture Locks Does Triton Locksmith Service?

Filing cabinets, desk drawers, credenzas, lateral files, pedestal files, and office storage units. Most use cam locks or wafer locks that Triton Locksmith can pick open in under 5 minutes. We carry replacement cylinders for all major office furniture brands.

The most common call is someone who inherited an office and doesn't have the key to the file cabinet. We open it, decode the lock, and cut a new key that works. Takes about 15 minutes from arrival to handing you a working key.

Brands Triton Locksmith Services

• HON: The most common filing cabinet in South Florida offices. Uses standard cam locks with CH751 or proprietary HON keys. We carry replacement locks and blanks.
• Steelcase: Higher-end office furniture with proprietary lock cylinders. We carry Steelcase replacement cores and can decode/cut keys for all Steelcase filing cabinets and lateral files.
• Herman Miller: Premium office furniture found in corporate environments. Uses tubular cam locks on most models. We stock replacements.
• Haworth, Knoll, Global: All use standard cam lock profiles that we service daily.
• FireKing, SentrySafe, Schwab: Fireproof filing cabinets with standard cam locks. The fire rating is in the cabinet shell, not the lock. We service the lock without affecting the fire protection.

Can You Make a Key Without the Original?

Yes. Triton Locksmith decodes the lock and cuts a key from scratch. Office furniture locks use simple wafer mechanisms that can be read with an impressioning tool or visual decoding technique. Once we have the code, we cut the key on a standard machine. No drilling, no damage to the cabinet or lock.

If the lock is too worn or damaged to decode, we replace the cam cylinder entirely. Replacement cylinders for filing cabinets cost $15-$30 for the part. You get two fresh keys with the new lock.

Many office furniture manufacturers stamp a key code on the lock face or inside the drawer. If you can find that code, we can cut the key directly from the code without even picking the lock. Check for a 3-4 digit number stamped into the lock face or on the back of the cam.

Types of Office Furniture Locks

Not all cabinet locks are the same. Understanding what type you have helps Triton Locksmith bring the right tools and parts on the first visit:

• Cam locks (most common): A flat metal bar rotates to lock/unlock the drawer. Found on 80% of filing cabinets. Easiest to service, replace, and key-alike.
• Plunger locks (push locks): Found on sliding glass doors on bookcases and display cases. Push in to lock, turn the key to unlock. We replace these with upgraded cylinders when the original wears out.
• Tubular locks: Round key with a tubular pattern. Found on Herman Miller and some Steelcase products. Slightly more secure than cam locks. We pick these with tubular pick tools.
• Wafer disc locks: Found on desk drawers and credenzas. Simple mechanism, easy to decode, quick to replace. Most common in HON and Global furniture.
• Gang lock bars: A single lock secures all drawers in a vertical file cabinet through a metal rod. The rod prevents any drawer from opening when locked. If the lock fails, all drawers are stuck. We remove the bar lock and replace it same-visit.

Can You Key All Our Cabinets to One Key?

Yes, if the cabinets use the same lock type. This is called "keying alike" and is one of our most popular office services. We replace or rekey all the cam locks to match a single key. Office managers love this because it eliminates the ring of 15 different cabinet keys.

For larger offices, we can set up a master key system where each department has its own cabinet key, but a master key opens everything. This gives department managers access to their own files while giving the office manager or compliance officer access to all cabinets.

HIPAA and SOX Compliance: Securing Sensitive Documents

Medical offices and financial firms have legal obligations to secure physical records. HIPAA requires that protected health information (PHI) in paper form be stored in locked containers when not actively supervised. SOX compliance requires restricted access to financial records.

Triton Locksmith upgrades standard cam locks to higher-security tubular or plunger locks that resist casual picking. For medical and legal offices in Boca Raton, Coral Springs, and Fort Lauderdale, we provide documentation of the lock installation for your compliance records.

How Much Does File Cabinet Lock Service Cost?

• Open a locked cabinet (pick/decode): $45-$65
• High-security or tubular lock opening: $65-$90
• Replace cam lock (part + labor): $55-$85
• Key-alike multiple cabinets: $35-$55 per additional lock
• New key cut from code: $25-$45
• Gang lock bar replacement: $75-$120

Volume discounts apply for offices with 10+ cabinets. Call (561) 524-8500 for a quote.

Where Does Triton Locksmith Service Office Furniture Locks?

Any office across South Florida. Medical offices, law firms, corporate buildings, government offices, schools, and coworking spaces. Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, West Palm Beach. Same-day service. Call (561) 524-8500.

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