Locks 'n Keys

Stamford Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your front door, which is why many customers choose from a complete line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security level of your home, business or vehicle and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should offer these services:
• 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

Stamford Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large 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 wide range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and unlatched with a key from 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 – They can be opened from the inside by operating 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 it can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever inside, but also makes it possible to lock yourself indoors.
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 extremely popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of varied types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can help with selecting the most cost effective and secure lock 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 increase your home protection by implementing a residential alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a home or commercial property which is not protected by an alarm system. Furthermore, government statistics show that most attempted burglaries done on protected homes are unsucessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a successful form of security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Stamford Keys

A good locksmith should offer a wide variety of keys availble 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

Locksmiths also offer a variety of locksmith services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different kinds of keys and locks.

Key types a decent locksmith should be able to service:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for example, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Vehicle Keys – automotive keys are made to open car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments as well as serving as the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with digital signature on it. It is used to open acess locks which are often found in hotels and offices.
House Keys – there are two types of house keys: 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 elevate flat levers in the lock allowing 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 enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key