Locks 'n Keys

Claremont Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your doorstep, which is the reason most customers pick from a line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security level of your home, office or vehicle and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can provide all of these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Claremont 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 large selection of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and released with a key from the 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 inside by operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from the 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 easy deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock someone indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a 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 very popular for access control systems. This allows users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with picking the most affordable and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by installing a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a house or office that is not protected by an alarm system. Also, government statistics show that most robberies done on protected homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a great form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Claremont Keys

A locksmith should offer a wide range of keys availble 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

A good locksmith will also offer a lot of services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different kinds of locks and keys.

Types of keys a decent locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to function in this way.
Vehicle Keys – automotive keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments as well as serving as the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with digital signature on it. It is used to open acess locks which are often 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 difference is in the way these keys operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock making the levers to align and move 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 that permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key