Locks 'n Keys

Reno Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your front door, which is the reason many customers choose from a comprehensive line of modern home security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security level of your home, office or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should offer these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Reno 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 selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and unlatched with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate additional 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 the 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 using the snib button on the inside as a simple deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This prevents unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the 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 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 extremely popular for access control. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A range of varied lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with selecting 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 really want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by implementing a residential alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a house or business that is not protected by a residential alarm system. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted burglaries committed on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a great form of security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Reno Keys

A well-trained locksmith should provide a wide selection of keys 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

An expert locksmith will also perform a plethora of services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a professional locksmith should service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys are unable to do that.
Automotive Keys – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key for the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access locks which are often found in motels and commercial offices.
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 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 Keys