IC Core Rekey & Installation

Interchangeable Cores That Keep Your Amarillo Building in Control

Frog’s Safe & Key installs and rekeys interchangeable cores for businesses in Amarillo and nearby towns. A control key releases the core, so we swap it in seconds and restore access with new keys. You receive documented authorization, tested doors, and a 90-day warranty on labor and parts.

Frog’s Safe & Key operates a staffed storefront in Amarillo and provides mobile service Monday through Saturday within a 60-mile radius. We support offices, schools, clinics, retail, warehouses, and multi-tenant spaces. Service plans match your hours, so entries stay usable during service.

What an IC Core Is and Why It Helps

IC cores provide substantial security while also offering the versatility to support staff changes and other commercial needs.

An interchangeable core is a compact, removable unit that holds the working pins. We use a control key to remove the core from its housing and insert a new one, so the lock body and door hardware stay in place. This approach shortens downtime and keeps costs predictable on multi-door sites.

Formats matter. Small Format IC (SFIC) uses a standardized figure-eight shape. Large Format IC (LFIC) uses brand-specific bodies that do not interchange across brands. We identify the format on site and supply compatible cores, control keys, and user keys.

IC cores fit cylindrical locks, mortise locks, and many commercial padlocks designed for cores. Lost keys, staff changes, and vendor access no longer stall daily work. We issue the right keys, update records, and proceed to the next opening.

Where IC Cores Fit Best

Multi-door facilities that need quick resets and clean records

Sites with master key systems that require defined levels and sub-levels

Rekey vs Replace and How We Work

An IC core rekey resets access with a core swap, and the door stays in service. This is the fastest way to retire old keys and issue new ones. Core replacement solves damage, heavy wear, or a planned move to a different platform.

Our steps are clear. We verify the requester, confirm the format, and check the control key. We record door lists and locations, swap cores, cut keys, and update the log. Your package includes labeled cores, key counts, and a copy of the record.

SFIC vs LFIC and Compatibility

SFIC shares a common small format that works across many housings designed for it. LFIC uses larger, brand-matched bodies tied to specific lever, mortise, or rim products. We check cams, tailpieces, and housings so the key turns smoothly and the latch meets the strike on the first try.

Key indexing note: IC systems index keys from the tip of the blade, unlike many shoulder-indexed conventional cylinders. We keep these systems separate in your records to avoid mix-ups.

Scalable Key Control for Amarillo Sites

Clean records stop unauthorized use and keep audits simple. We support restricted keyways, including ASSA Abloy Twin 6000 and MX Alpha, for tighter control over duplication. Lost or stolen keys trigger a defined response: we retire affected cores, insert new units, and issue replacement keys so counts return to known values.

Construction to Permanent and Add-Ons

Many projects start with construction cores and change to permanent keys at turnover. We schedule that change, align master levels, and train managers on daily key control. High-security padlocks can be keyed to the same system and tracked under the correct department.

Maintenance That Works in Panhandle Conditions

Wind, dust, and temperature swings affect doors and hardware in Amarillo. We set tolerances that keep cores turning cleanly across seasons. A short maintenance plan checks hinges, strike alignment, and door closers so cylinders turn freely instead of fighting misalignment.

Cost, Scheduling, and Service Area

Pricing follows door count, core type, and key sets. Your estimate lists parts and labor on separate lines. We serve Amarillo, Canyon, Hereford, Borger, Dumas, Pampa, Plainview, and other towns within 60 miles with storefront pickup or on-site service.

Reset Access in Minutes With Frog’s Safe & Key

Share your door count, locations, and master key levels, and we will confirm the format, prepare cores and keys, and schedule a visit that fits your operations. We rekey with a control key, test each opening, and update your records. When we finish, your key counts will be correct, and your logs will be organized.