Locks 'n Keys

Ann Arbor Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your door, which is why most customers pick from a comprehensive line of professional security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security level of your residence, office or vehicle and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Ann Arbor 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 wide array of operational 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-range models will include more functions like 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 has been deadlocked from the outside with a reverse key turn. The latch can be held 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 inside lever and the bolt.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is possible to lock someone 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 very popular for access control. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A wide range of different types of locks and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with choosing the most affordable and secure locking systems 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. Most criminals would rather target a home or commercial property which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. In addition, statistical data from the government shows that most burglaries done on secure residences are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a successful form of security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Ann Arbor Keys

A decent locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys availble to select 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 variety of services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most kinds of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a professional locksmith can service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for example, the master key is almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Automotive Keys – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments as well as being the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access locks which are often found in hotels and commercial buildings.
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 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 enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys