Locks 'n Keys

St. Louis Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your door, which is why many customers choose from a comprehensive line of professional security solutions. A locksmith should assess 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 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
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

St. Louis Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide 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 range of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and released with a key from 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 the inside by operating the lever unless it has been 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 this 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 prevents unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also means that it is possible to lock someone inside.
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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of varied lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can help with picking the most cost effective and secure lock to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you 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 residence or business that is not protected by an alarm system. Furthermore, government statistics show that most attempted burglaries done on protected residences are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are an effective form of home security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

St. Louis Keys

A well-trained locksmith should provide a wide range 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

Locksmiths also offer a plethora of locksmith services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of keys and locks.

Key makes a good locksmith should service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for example, master keys are normally used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key cannot function in this way.
Car Keys – vehicle keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very minimal security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open access control locks which are often found in hotels and commercial properties.
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 these keys work. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to align and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up 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