Locks 'n Keys

Ketchum Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your door, which is the reason why most customers pick from a comprehensive line of modern security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security of your home, office or automobile and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Ketchum Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large 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 selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and unlatched with a key from 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 – It can be opened from inside by operating the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the 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 easy deadlock function. A simple key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops intruders from gaining access 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 extremely popular for access control. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A range of varied types of locks and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with choosing the most affordable and secure locking systems to suit 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 implementing a residential alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a house or commercial property that is not protected by a burglar alarm. Also, government statistics show that most attempted burglaries committed on secure properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a successful form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Ketchum Keys

A decent locksmith should offer a wide selection 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 provide a variety of key services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of locks and keys.

Key types a locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open multiple locks. In homes, for example, the master key is usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot do that.
Vehicle Keys – automotive keys are made to open car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open access control locks which are regularly 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 function. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock making the levers to line up 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 which allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key