Alexandria Locks and Keys

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

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

Alexandria Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large 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 array of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and let go 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 controlling the lever unless it has been deadlocked from outside with a simple key turn. The latch can be held 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 simple deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the lever inside, 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 a 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 the need to distribute keys. A range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with choosing the most cost effective and secure locking systems 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. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or commercial property that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that most burglaries done on protected 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.

Alexandria Keys

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

A good locksmith will also provide a plethora of locksmith services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most types of keys and locks.

Types of keys a locksmith can service:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to function in this way.
Car Keys – Car keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are regularly found in motels 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 function. Lever lock keys raise 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

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