Locks 'n Keys

Lafayette Locks and Keys

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

A Locksmith can provide all the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Lafayette Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a wide variety 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 selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and unlatched 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 the inside by controlling the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the 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 crude deadlock function. A reverse key turn will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the inside 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 very popular for access control. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A wide range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with picking the most affordable and secure lock 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 your home protection by installing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a home or business that is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Plus, government statistics show that the majority of attempted burglaries committed on secure properties are unsucessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are an effective form of security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Lafayette Keys

A well-trained locksmith should provide a wide selection of keys 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

An expert locksmith will also provide a wide range of locksmith services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most types of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a well-trained locksmith should be able to service:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open many different locks. In homes, for instance, the master key is usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Car Keys – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key for 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 minimal security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are commonly found in motels 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 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 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 Key