Illinois Locks and Keys
As you know, security begins at your front door, which is why most customers select from a comprehensive line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security of your home, business or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.
A Locksmith can offer you the following services:
• 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
Illinois Locks
A locksmith can provide and install a wide 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 array of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and released with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will include 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 inside by operating the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the outside with a simple key turn. You can hold the latch back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but it can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a crude deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the 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 a revolutionary 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 gives authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A range of varied lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can help with picking the most cost effective and secure locking systems to meet 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 improve protection of your house by installing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a residential property or commercial property that is NOT protected by an alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted break ins done on protected residences are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are an excellent form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.
Illinois Keys
A locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys 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 offer a variety of locksmith services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of keys and locks.
Key makes a professional locksmith can service:
Master keys – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for example, the master key is normally used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys cannot function in this way.
Car Key – Car keys are used to open car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key for the automobile 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 encoded with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are commonly found in motels 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 operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys
