Locks 'n Keys

St. Peters Locks and Keys

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

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

St. Peters 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 selection 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-range 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 is deadlocked from the outside with a reverse key turn. 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 basic deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops 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 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. This allows 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 cost effective and secure lock to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by implementing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a residential property or office that is not protected by a secure home alarm system. Also, government statistics show that most burglaries done on protected properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an effective form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

St. Peters Keys

A decent locksmith should offer a wide range of keys that you can 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

An expert locksmith will also offer a wide range of key services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most kinds of keys and locks.

Key makes a well-trained locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open many different locks. In houses, for instance, master keys are usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Automotive Keys – automotive keys are used to open car doors, trunks and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in motels 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 they operate. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to align and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the pins in the lock 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