Locks 'n Keys

Peoria Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your door, which is the reason many customers choose from a line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your home, business or automobile and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Peoria Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large 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 selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and released with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate additional 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 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 simple turn of the key should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the inside lever, but also means that it is possible to lock someone 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 increasingly popular for access control. This allows users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths 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 are highly corrosion resistant.

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 residence or business which is not protected by an alarm system. Plus, government statistics show that most attempted break ins committed on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are a successful form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Peoria Keys

A good locksmith should offer a wide selection of keys for you 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

A good locksmith will also provide a plethora of services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different types of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a decent locksmith can service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for example, the master key is normally used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key cannot function in this way.
Car Keys – automotive keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments as well as being the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access control locks which are often 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 operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock making 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 allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys