Locks 'n Keys

Hilo Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your front door, which is the reason many customers select from a comprehensive line of fully-integrated security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security of your residence, office or vehicle and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Hilo 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 wide array of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and unlatched with a key from 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 the inside by controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a reverse turn of the key. 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 easy deadlock function. A reverse key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the inside lever, 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 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 very popular for access control. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A wide range of different lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with selecting 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 really want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by implementing a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a home or office which is not protected by a secure home alarm system. Also, government statistics show that the majority of attempted burglaries carried out on protected homes are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are an effective form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Hilo Keys

A well-trained 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

Locksmiths also provide a lot of services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of locks and keys.

Types of keys a 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, master keys are usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys are unable to do that.
Car Key – automotive keys are used to open car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments in addition to serving as the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are regularly found in hotels and offices.
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 these keys function. Lever lock keys raise 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 thus enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys