Locks 'n Keys

Decatur Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your front door, which is the reason most customers choose from a line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your residence, office or automobile and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should provide all of these services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Decatur Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large selection of locks, including:
Cylinder Rim Locks – Includes rim latches, cylinder drawback locks, cylinder nightlatches, APG locks, rim deadlocks, deadbolts and rollerbolts etc. Cylinder rim locks are available with a wide array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and let go with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will include additional functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – They can be opened from the inside by operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a reverse key turn. The latch can be held back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but it can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a crude deadlock function. A simple key turn should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever inside, but also makes it possible to lock people indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes an extraordinary product selector for brass bodied padlocks, lever, cylinder, discus, laminated and combination padlocks, plus padbars, hasps and staples etc.
Cabinet and Camlocks- Includes cupboard locks, filing cabinet locks, camlocks and accessories, locker locks, box locks, till locks etc.
Door and Window – Includes metal/wooden window locks, door chains and bolts, multiple application locks, merchandisers etc.
Miscellaneous – includes bullet & shutter locks, parking posts, wheel clamps, gun cabinet locks, sae locks, vehicle locks, garage door handles etc.
Keyless Locks – Digital locks are extremely popular for access control. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and applications are available. A locksmith can help with choosing the most cost effective and secure locking systems to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by installing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a house or commercial property that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of burglaries done on secure homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an excellent form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Decatur Keys

A good locksmith should offer a wide range of keys for you to pick from:
• Key cards
• Car keys
• Motorcycle key
• Master Key
• Magnetic card key
• Skeleton key
• Tubular keys
• Control keys
• Access keys
• Zeiss Key
• Double Sided keys
• House keys
• Paracentric key

A good locksmith will also perform a plethora of locksmith services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most types of keys and locks.

Key types a good locksmith can service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In houses, for example, the master key is usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key cannot do that.
Automotive Keys – automotive keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key for the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access control locks which are commonly found in hotels and offices.
House Keys – house keys come in two different types: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The main difference is in the way these keys operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock which enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys