Locks 'n Keys

Detroit Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your front door, which is the reason most customers pick from a line of professional security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security level of your home, office or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can offer these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Detroit Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 large selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and unlatched with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line models will include more functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from inside by controlling the lever unless it is 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 using the snib button on the inside as a crude deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should 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 someone indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes an extraordinary 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 users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A wide range of different lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can help with selecting the most cost effective and secure lock to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly 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 home or business which is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. In addition, government statistics show that the majority of attempted burglaries done on secure properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an effective form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Detroit Keys

A well-trained locksmith should provide a wide selection 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

An expert locksmith will also provide a wide range of services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all types of locks and keys.

Key types a professional locksmith can service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Vehicle Keys – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, trunks and glove compartments in addition to serving as the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very poor security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess 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 they operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock which allows 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