Locks 'n Keys

Brandon Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your front door, which is the reason most customers choose from a complete line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your residence, business or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Brandon Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and let go with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate additional functions such as 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 simple key turn. 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 simple deadlock function. A simple key turn should 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 means that it is possible to lock people 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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This gives users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of different lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with choosing the most cost effective and secure locking systems 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 improve protection of your house by installing a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a house or business which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Also, government statistics show that the majority of burglaries carried out on secure properties are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are a great form of home security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Brandon Keys

A decent locksmith should offer a wide selection of keys availble 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 offer a variety of locksmith services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most kinds of keys and locks.

Key types a locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for instance, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Vehicle Keys – vehicle keys are made to open car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments in addition to serving as the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very minimal security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are regularly 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 they operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to align and shift 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 allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key