Locks 'n Keys

Decatur Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your doorstep, which is the reason most customers pick from a line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security level of your home, business or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can provide all the following services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Decatur Locks

A locksmith can supply 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 large array of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and let go with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate more functions like double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from the inside by operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a simple turn of the key. The latch can be held back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but it can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is possible to lock people inside.
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 systems. This gives users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A range of different lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with picking the most affordable and secure locking systems to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by implementing a secure home alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a house or office which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Plus, government statistics show that the majority of robberies done on secure homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are a great form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Decatur Keys

A decent locksmith should provide a wide range of keys for you 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 wide range of services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most kinds of keys and locks.

Key types a well-trained locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open many different locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot do that.
Car Key – Car keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key cards – 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 hotels and businesses.
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 they function. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to align and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the pins in the lock 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