Locks 'n Keys

South Bend Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your front door, which is the reason most customers select from a complete line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your residence, office or automobile and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

South Bend Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large 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 array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and let go with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate additional functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from inside by operating the lever unless it is 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 this can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A reverse key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters intruders from gaining access 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 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 extremely popular for access control systems. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A wide range of different lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with selecting 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 want to complete home security, you can improve protection of your house by implementing a residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residence or commercial property which is NOT protected by an alarm system. Also, government statistics show that most attempted burglaries done on protected residences are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a successful form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

South Bend Keys

A locksmith should provide a wide selection of keys that you can 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 perform a wide range of services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all types of locks and keys.

Key makes a professional locksmith can service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open many different locks. In houses, for instance, master keys are almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Vehicle Keys – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access 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 difference is in the way these keys work. 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 which enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys