Locks 'n Keys

Auburn Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your door, which is the reason why most customers pick from a line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security of your home, business or automobile and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should offer you the following services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Auburn Locks

A locksmith can supply 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 selection of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and unlatched with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range models will include 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 has been deadlocked from the outside with a simple turn of the key. 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 key turn 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, 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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can help with picking 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 improve protection of your house by installing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residential property or office which is not protected by an alarm system. Also, government statistics show that the majority of burglaries done on protected residences are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a great form of security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Auburn Keys

A locksmith should provide a wide selection 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 offer a variety of locksmith services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all types of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a locksmith can service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open a lot of different locks. In houses, for instance, master keys are almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to function in this way.
Car Key – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments as well as being the ignition key for 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 cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open access control locks which are regularly found in hotels 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 difference is in the way these keys work. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the pins in the lock 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