Wheaton-Glenmont Locks and Keys
As you know, security begins at your doorstep, which is the reason many customers choose from a line of fully-integrated security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security of your home, business or vehicle and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.
A Locksmith should 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 locks
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems
Wheaton-Glenmont Locks
A locksmith can provide 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 large range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and unlatched with a key from 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 – It can be opened from the inside by operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a reverse key turn. You can hold the latch back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but this can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a simple deadlock function. A simple key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is possible to lock yourself 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 allows authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A 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 want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by installing an alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or commercial property which is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Also, government statistics show that most robberies carried out on protected homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a successful form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.
Wheaton-Glenmont Keys
A good locksmith should offer a wide variety 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
An expert locksmith will also perform a wide range of key services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of keys and locks.
Key makes a professional locksmith should be able to service:
Master keys – A master key is a key used to open multiple locks. In homes, for example, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Vehicle Keys – automotive keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments in addition to serving as the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open acess locks which are often 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 function. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to align and shift 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

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