Locks 'n Keys

Ames Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your doorstep, which is why many customers pick from a complete line of professional locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security of your residence, office or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should provide all of these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• 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

Ames Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 wide selection of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range 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 inside by operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a reverse key turn. You can hold the latch 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 simple 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 releasing the lock with the lever inside, but also makes it possible to lock someone indoors.
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 extremely popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of varied types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with choosing the most affordable and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you really 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. In addition, government statistics show that most attempted break ins carried out on protected residences are actually unsuccessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are an effective form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Ames Keys

A well-trained locksmith should offer a wide variety of keys availble to 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

An expert locksmith will also offer a lot of services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all types of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a professional locksmith should service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open many different locks. In homes, for example, master keys are almost always 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 used to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments as well as serving as the ignition key for the car 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 minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access control locks which are regularly found in hotels and commercial offices.
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 they operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock making the levers to line up 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 thus enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key