Locks 'n Keys

Waterbury Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your doorstep, which is why many customers select from a line of modern home security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security level of your residence, office or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should provide you the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Waterbury Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large 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 operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and let go with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range models will incorporate 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 inside by operating the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the outside with a reverse 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 using the snib button on the inside as a simple deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also means that it is possible to lock yourself inside.
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 very popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A wide range of varied lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with picking the most affordable 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 really want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by installing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residential property or office which is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Furthermore, government statistics show that the majority of attempted break ins done on protected properties are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an effective form of security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Waterbury Keys

A good locksmith should offer 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 offer a lot of locksmith services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a decent locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open a lot of different locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Car Key – automotive keys are used to open car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key used to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card loaded with digital signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in hotels 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 they operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock making the levers to line up and move 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 permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key