Locks 'n Keys

Flint Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your door, which is why many customers pick from a complete line of modern security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security level of your home, business or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can offer 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
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Flint Locks

A locksmith can supply 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 wide range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and unlatched with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate 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 operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a simple key turn. The latch can be held 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 reverse turn of the key will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock someone inside.
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 extremely popular for access control systems. This gives users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with picking the most cost effective and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by installing a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or office which is not protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted break ins carried out on secure homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an excellent form of home security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Flint Keys

A locksmith should provide a wide range of keys 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 provide a wide range of key services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different kinds of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a decent locksmith should service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for instance, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to do that.
Vehicle Keys – Car keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment in addition to serving as the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are regularly found in hotels and commercial properties.
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 they operate. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align 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 Key