Locks 'n Keys

Joliet Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your door, which is the reason why most customers select from a complete line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security of your residence, office or vehicle and make 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 Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Joliet Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 wide array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and let go with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line 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 controlling the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the outside with a simple 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 simple turn of the key will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This prevents unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing 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 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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This allows users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A wide range of varied lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can help with selecting the most cost effective and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can improve protection of your house by installing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residential property or commercial property that is not protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of robberies committed on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an excellent form of home security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Joliet Keys

A locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys that you can 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

Locksmiths also perform a wide range of locksmith services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most types of keys and locks.

Key types a good locksmith can service:

Master Key – 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 – vehicle keys are made to open car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very poor security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open access control locks which are commonly found in hotels and businesses.
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 these keys operate. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys