Locks 'n Keys

Fort Smith Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your doorstep, which is why many customers choose from a comprehensive line of modern security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security level of your home, office or automobile and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Fort Smith Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 let go with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range models will incorporate more 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 simple key turn. The latch can be held back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but this can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A simple turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the lever, but also makes it 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 extremely popular for access control. This allows users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of different types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with picking the most affordable and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

If you want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by implementing an alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a home or commercial property which is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. In addition, government statistics show that the majority of robberies committed on secure homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are a great form of security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Fort Smith Keys

A professional locksmith should offer a wide variety of keys availble 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 lot of key services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different types of keys and locks.

Key makes a locksmith should be able to service:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for example, the master key is usually used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Car Key – Car keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments as well as being the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make 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 with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access control locks which are commonly found in hotels and commercial offices.
House Keys – house keys come in two different types: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The difference is in the way these keys work. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock making the levers to align 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 which permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys