Locks 'n Keys

Lansing Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your doorstep, which is the reason why many customers pick from a line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security level of your home, office or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Lansing Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a wide selection of locks, such as:
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 the inside and let go with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate 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 operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a simple turn of the key. You can hold the latch back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but this can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A simple key turn should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the inside lever, but also makes it possible to lock someone indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes easy-to-use 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 allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with choosing the most cost effective and secure lock 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 improve protection of your house by implementing a residential alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residential property or office that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Also, government statistics show that the majority of attempted break ins done on secure properties are unsucessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are an effective form of protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Lansing Keys

A good locksmith should provide 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 provide a wide range of locksmith services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of locks and keys.

Types of keys a well-trained locksmith can service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open many different locks. In homes, for example, the master key is almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys cannot function in this way.
Car Key – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key for the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind 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. The key card is used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in hotels and businesses.
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 function. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and move 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 which enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys