Locks 'n Keys

Key West Locks and Keys

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

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

Key West Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 large range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range models will incorporate additional 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 controlling the lever unless it is 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 this can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a crude 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 inside 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 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 gives authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A range of varied lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can help with choosing the most affordable and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by installing an alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or commercial property which is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Furthermore, government statistics show that the majority of attempted break ins done on secure residences are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an excellent form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Key West Keys

A decent locksmith should provide a wide range 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 plethora of services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different kinds of keys and locks.

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

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for example, the master key is almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Car Key – vehicle keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton keys – 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 loaded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open acess locks which are often found in motels and commercial buildings.
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 operate. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock which permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys