Locks 'n Keys

Thornton Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your door, which is the reason why most customers select from a line of professional home security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security level of your home, business or automobile and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can offer 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 locks
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Thornton Locks

A locksmith can supply 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 large array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and unlatched with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range models will incorporate additional functions like double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from the inside by controlling the lever unless it has been deadlocked from outside with a reverse key turn. 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 basic deadlock function. A simple key turn will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, 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 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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can help with picking the most cost effective and secure lock to suit 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 protection of your house by implementing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a house or business which is not protected by a burglar alarm. Also, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted break ins carried out on protected properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an excellent form of home security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Thornton Keys

A well-trained locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys for you to choose 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 plethora of services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all types of locks and keys.

Key makes a decent locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for example, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot do that.
Automotive Keys – Car keys are made to open car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments as well as serving as the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open access control locks which are commonly found in motels and commercial offices.
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 work. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock making the levers to line up 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 that allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key