Locks 'n Keys

Maine Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your door, which is the reason why many customers choose from a line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security of your home, office or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Maine Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a wide 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 large selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from 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 – They can be opened from inside by operating the lever unless it has been deadlocked from 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 the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is possible to lock people indoors.
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 needing to issue keys. A wide range of different types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with choosing the most affordable and secure lock to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you 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 residence or business which is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Furthermore, government statistics show that most attempted burglaries carried out on protected properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are a successful form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Maine Keys

A 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

Locksmiths also offer a plethora of locksmith services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different types of keys and locks.

Key makes a decent locksmith should service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for example, master keys are almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Automotive Keys – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key for the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. The key card is used to open acess locks which are commonly found in motels and commercial offices.
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 they function. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up 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 which permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys