Shreveport Locks and Keys
As you know, security starts at your doorstep, which is the reason why most customers select from a line of fully-integrated security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security level of your home, office or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.
A Locksmith can provide these services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems
Shreveport Locks
A locksmith can supply and install a large selection 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 selection of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and unlatched 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 – They can be opened from inside by controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from the 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 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 stops intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the inside lever, 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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with selecting the most affordable and secure locking systems to suit 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 burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a residential property or office which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Also, government statistics show that most burglaries done on protected homes are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a successful form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.
Shreveport Keys
A locksmith should offer a wide range 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 provide a wide range of services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all types of locks and keys.
Makes of keys a good locksmith should service:
Master Key – A master key is a key used to open a lot of different locks. In houses, for example, master keys are usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Car Key – Car keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key of the vehicle 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 with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access locks which are regularly found in hotels and businesses.
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 these keys operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock making the levers to align and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up 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 Keys

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