Locks 'n Keys

St. Cloud Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your doorstep, which is why most customers pick from a complete line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security level of your home, business or automobile and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should 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

St. Cloud Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and unlatched with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will include more functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – They can be opened from the inside by operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a reverse turn of the key. 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 turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing 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 users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A range of different lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can help with choosing the most cost effective and secure lock to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

If you really want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by implementing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a home or business which is NOT protected by an alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted break ins carried out on protected homes are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a successful form of protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

St. Cloud Keys

A professional locksmith should offer a wide range of keys availble 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

Locksmiths also offer a plethora of services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of locks and keys.

Types of keys a locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open many different locks. In houses, for instance, 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 – automotive keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments as well as serving as the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key used to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open access control locks which are often found in motels and commercial buildings.
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 these keys function. Lever lock keys raise 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 enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys