Locks 'n Keys

Columbia Locks and Keys

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

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

Columbia Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line 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 controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a reverse 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 basic deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the inside 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 gives users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A wide range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can help with choosing the most affordable and secure locking systems to meet 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 protection of your house by implementing a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or office that is not protected by an alarm system. Plus, government statistics show that the majority of attempted break ins done on secure homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are an excellent form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Columbia Keys

A decent locksmith should provide a wide selection of keys availble to 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

A good locksmith will also offer a lot of locksmith services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different types of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a good locksmith can service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In houses, for example, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys cannot 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 car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open acess locks which are often found in motels and commercial buildings.
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 lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to align and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock thus enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key