Locks 'n Keys

Helena Locks and Keys

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

A Locksmith should offer you the following 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

Helena 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 large array of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and released with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line 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 the 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 this can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a crude deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the inside lever, but also means that it is possible to lock people 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 users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with selecting the most affordable 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 protection of your house by installing a residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a house or office that is NOT protected by an alarm system. Plus, government statistics show that the majority of robberies carried out on protected residences are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are a great form of protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Helena 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 plethora of locksmith services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all types of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a professional locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open a lot of different locks. In houses, for example, master keys are normally used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot do that.
Automotive Keys – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. It is used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in hotels and businesses.
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 operate. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock allowing 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 that allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key