Locks 'n Keys

Flagstaff Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your front door, which is the reason many customers pick from a complete line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can 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 these services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Flagstaff Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide variety of locks, such as:
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 large selection of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and let go with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate additional functions like double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – They can be opened from inside by operating the lever unless it has been 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 simple deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the lever inside, 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 a revolutionary 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 the need to issue keys. A range of different lock types and lock applications are available. A locksmith can help with picking the most cost effective and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by installing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a residence or commercial property which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Furthermore, government statistics show that most attempted break ins carried out on secure properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a successful form of security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Flagstaff Keys

A well-trained locksmith should provide a wide range of keys 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

An expert locksmith will also provide a variety of key services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different types of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In houses, for example, master keys are normally used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Car Keys – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open access control locks which are commonly found in hotels and commercial properties.
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 they work. Lever lock keys raise 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 pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key