Locks 'n Keys

Gilbert Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your door, which is why many customers select from a complete line of fully-integrated security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security of your home, office or automobile and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can provide you the following services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Gilbert 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 wide range of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and let go with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line models will include additional functions like double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from inside by controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from the outside with a reverse turn of the key. 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 reverse key turn will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock someone 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 very popular for access control systems. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of varied lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with selecting the most affordable and secure lock to meet 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 increase your home protection by implementing a residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a home or office which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. In addition, statistical data from the government shows that most burglaries done on secure homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are an excellent form of security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Gilbert Keys

A decent locksmith should provide a wide range of keys to select 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 offer a wide range of services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most types of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a decent locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Car Key – Car keys are used to open car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key for the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open acess locks which are regularly 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 function. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys