Kaba 5140 Series, Technical Manual

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For specification purposes, 6-pin Peaks Global products have seven active pin stacks. Texts of product spec-
ifications are available upon request.
Mechanical Testing
Testing of 5900 series cores has proven them to be superior to the 5800 series cores. The modern alloys
used in the shells and sleeves of the 5900 series have remarkable bearing properties. In addition, Kaba
employs a patented two step process of plating and cladding on all 5900 and 5800 sleeves and shells that
makes the surfaces of these components harder than conventional brass surfaces. Plugs for both 5900 and
5800 series are made of brass because of its machinability.
Peaks cores and cylinders exceed 500,000 cycles with no measurable wear on shells and sleeves. Keys,
keyways and bottom pins show normal wear. When 5900 series cores are cut open, tool marks remain visi-
ble in the pin chambers.
Pull tests have been successfully completed on Peaks cores in Arrow, Best, KSP, Corbin Russwin, Medeco
and Yale housings. The 5900 cores actually require more force than 5800 series cores. This is due to the
behavioral characteristics of the metals. All brass tends to shear, while the alloys employed in the 5900 tend
to distend but hold.
Environmental testing
The standard ASTM B117 salt spray (corrosion) test for trim is 200 hours. After over 300 hours, both control
and operating keys work in Peaks cores, even before lubrication. After lubrication, the cores feel like new.
Chrome finish cores do not discolor. Brass finish cores turn dark with exposure to the elements.
Product in development, warranty and updates
The catalog indicates current product availability. Product is always under development. Contact Kaba
Access Control about retrofits not currently shown. The last page of the catalog is a one page summary of
pinning components. Warranty and return policies are in the catalog.
Product Specifications and Testing Data