Locks 'n Keys

Duluth Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your doorstep, which is why many customers pick from a complete line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your residence, office or automobile and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Duluth Locks

A locksmith can supply 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 large range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and unlatched with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line 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 controlling the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the outside with a simple turn of the key. 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 deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the inside lever, 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 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 increasingly popular for access control. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of different lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can help with selecting the most affordable and secure lock 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 your home protection by implementing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a home or business that is not protected by a residential alarm system. Also, statistical data from the government shows that most burglaries done on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are a great form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Duluth Keys

A locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys that you can pick 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 provide a variety of key services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of locks and keys.

Types of keys a professional locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In houses, for example, the master key is usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Car Key – vehicle keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key of the vehicle 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 minimal security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open access control locks which are often found in hotels and commercial offices.
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 elevate flat levers in the lock allowing 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 that allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key