Locks 'n Keys

Columbia 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 of your residence, business or vehicle and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Columbia Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large variety 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 operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-range 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. The latch can be held back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but it can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A reverse 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 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 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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of varied lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with choosing the most affordable and secure locking systems 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 residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a home or commercial property which is NOT protected by a secure home alarm system. In addition, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted burglaries carried out on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are an excellent form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Columbia Keys

A well-trained locksmith should offer 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

Locksmiths also provide a wide range of locksmith services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all types of keys and locks.

Key types a good locksmith can service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for example, the master key is normally used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys cannot function in this way.
Vehicle Keys – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, trunks and the glove compartment in addition to serving as the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are commonly found in motels 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 main difference is in the way these keys function. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and shift 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 permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key