Locks 'n Keys

Stockton Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your front door, which is the reason many customers choose from a line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security of your home, office or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can offer these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Stockton Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a wide selection 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 operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and unlatched with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate more 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 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 this can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the lever, but also means that it is possible to lock yourself indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes an extraordinary 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 gives users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A wide range of different lock types and lock applications are available. A locksmith can help with selecting the most cost effective and secure lock to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by installing an alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a home or commercial property which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted burglaries carried out on secure residences are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are an effective form of home security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Stockton Keys

A well-trained locksmith should provide 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

A good locksmith will also provide a wide range of services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of keys and locks.

Key types a professional locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In houses, for example, 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.
Automotive Keys – Car keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments as well as being the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded 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 – 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 operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to align and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock which allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys