Locks 'n Keys

Wichita Locks and Keys

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

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

Wichita Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide variety 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 wide array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and let go with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range models will include additional 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 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 it can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a crude deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is possible to lock yourself inside.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a revolutionary 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. This allows users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of varied types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with choosing the most affordable and secure lock to suit 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 your home protection by installing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a residence or commercial property that is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Also, government statistics show that most attempted burglaries carried out on secure residences are unsucessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an effective form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Wichita Keys

A professional locksmith should offer a wide range of keys 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 perform a lot of key services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most kinds of keys and locks.

Types of keys a professional locksmith can service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In houses, for example, master keys are almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys are unable to do that.
Vehicle Keys – Car keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open acess locks which are commonly found in motels and commercial buildings.
House Keys – there are two types of house keys: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The difference is in the way they operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to align and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock which permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys