Locks 'n Keys

Gadsden Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your door, which is the reason many customers select from a complete line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security level of your home, office or vehicle and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Gadsden Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a wide variety 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 range of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and released 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 – It can be opened from the inside by operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from the outside with a simple turn of the key. The latch can be held back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but this can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A reverse key turn should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the lever, but also means that it is possible to lock yourself inside.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes easy-to-use 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 very popular for access control. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A wide range of different lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with choosing the most affordable and secure locking systems to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by implementing a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a home or business which is NOT protected by an alarm system. In addition, government statistics show that most burglaries committed on protected residences are unsucessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a great form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Gadsden Keys

A good locksmith should offer a wide variety of keys to choose 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

Locksmiths also perform a lot of services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most kinds of keys and locks.

Types of keys a locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for instance, the master key is usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to function in this way.
Car Key – Car keys are made to open car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access control locks which are often found in hotels and offices.
House Keys – there are two types of house keys: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The main difference is in the way these keys work. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock making the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key