Locks 'n Keys

Pomona Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your front door, which is the reason many customers pick from a line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your residence, office or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Pomona Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large 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 released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range models will include more functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from inside by operating the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the outside with a simple turn of the key. You can hold the latch 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 turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the inside lever, but also makes it possible to lock someone indoors.
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 systems. This allows users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A range of varied lock types and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with choosing the most affordable and secure lock 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 residential alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residential property or office that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of robberies committed on secure homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a successful form of security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Pomona Keys

A well-trained locksmith should provide a wide selection of keys for you 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

A good locksmith will also provide a variety of services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different types of keys and locks.

Key types a decent locksmith should service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Automotive Keys – Car keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments in addition to serving as the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open acess locks which are often found in motels 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 main difference is in the way they function. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock making the levers to align and move 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 Key