Locks 'n Keys

Albany Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your front door, which is why many customers pick from a line of professional locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security level of your residence, business or vehicle and offer 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 Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Albany Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large 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 range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and let go with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range models will include more functions like 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 has been deadlocked from outside with a reverse key turn. The latch can be held 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 key turn should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is possible to lock yourself indoors.
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 extremely popular for access control systems. This allows users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can help with selecting the most cost effective and secure locking systems to suit 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 implementing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a home or office which is not protected by a secure home alarm system. In addition, government statistics show that most attempted break ins carried out on protected homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a great form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Albany Keys

A well-trained 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

An expert locksmith will also perform a wide range of key services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open many different locks. In houses, for example, the master key is normally used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to function in this way.
Car Key – Car keys are made to open car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment in addition to serving as 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. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access locks which are often found in motels 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 difference is in the way these keys operate. Lever lock keys elevate 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