Key Gauges
We are often asked why
we didn’t make our key gauges flip down automatically when the carriage is released. It’s a
good question and deserves answering. We chose full-function key gauges instead. We’re committed to incorporate
unique and useful features into our products wherever we can. We felt that if we could incorporate a built-in key
gauging system that worked for almost all the key gauging requirements you would benefit more from this than
having ordinary top shoulder key gauges that automatically flip-away when the carriage is released. Think about it –
three key gauging possibilities that don’t flip away automatically verses only one key gauging possibility that does
flip away.
Why Such a Big Cutter
The bigger the cutter the less noticeable the radius is in the pin seat area of the duplicated key.
Why Did We Change to an Unusual 4-way Vise Jaw Design
We built these vise jaws in a way that resembles a machine shop milling machine vise. And we did it with Cartridges
instead of individual pieces. No milling machine vises uses a pivoting action jaw - parts would be flying out all the
time! With a pivoting action jaw you only have one theoretical size thickness that will clamp properly.
We wanted the movable vise jaw attached to a very large diameter, very long piston to keep the jaws from tipping.
We wanted a vise jaw design that would clamp straight all the time . . . period. The only place with enough room to
do it was below the vise jaws and in the carriage.
Why Didn’t We Use Gears to Drive the Carriage Left and Right
Gears are pumps – on a key machine they pump dirt and key cuttings. Gears get crunchy - our linkages do not!
Why Aren’t the Vise Jaws Hardened
Simple - miss-adjust your key machine and waste the cutter. Our vise jaws are made from machineable steel so you
won’t ruin your cutter if you make a mistake. The vise jaws last a long time.
Why Not Use a Less Expensive Motor and Save Money
Our “stick-shift” machine is the fastest machine you can own - you need a lot of power to keep that big cutter going
when you “wail” through a key. Low cost motors either won’t have the power you will need or they won’t work
efficiently on a Redi-Line® power generator in your service truck or van. Your machine is equipped with the most
powerful motor you can get and it works well on a Redi-Line® generator.
Why is the Machine As Big As It Is, You Could Make is Smaller
The machine is built big, and strong, and rigid. It is built to support the size of the Human Body – It Is Built To Last.
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CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Rytan, Inc. provides the following information on warranty and service for the RY200 key duplicating machine:
Warranty Registration
The Warranty Registration Form must be filled out and mailed to Rytan, Inc. within TEN days of date of purchase.
Failure to do so will VOID the warranty.
Payment of Shipping and Handling Charges
Payment of all shipping and handling charges are the customer’s responsibility for all warranty work and for all
service work.
Factory Authorization
You must contact the factory before sending a machine for warranty work or for service work.
YOU MAY CALL US TOLL FREE
(800) 447-9826 - (310) 328-6553
fax (310) 212-6002
Monday through Friday
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