Locks 'n Keys

Hayward Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your doorstep, which is why many customers select from a line of fully-integrated security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your home, business or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should provide all the following services:
• 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

Hayward Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide 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 from the 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 inside by controlling 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 simple 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 inside, but also makes it possible to lock people inside.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a 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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This gives users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A wide range of different lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with choosing the most cost effective and secure locking systems to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

If you really want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by installing a secure home alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a home or business which is not protected by a burglar alarm. Furthermore, government statistics show that the majority of burglaries carried out on protected properties are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are a successful form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Hayward Keys

A professional locksmith should provide a wide selection 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

A good locksmith will also offer a variety of services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most kinds of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a good locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for instance, master keys are normally used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to function in this way.
Car Key – Car keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very minimal security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open access control locks which are often found in hotels and commercial buildings.
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 function. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock making the levers to align 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 that allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys