Locks 'n Keys

Paterson Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your doorstep, which is why many customers choose from a complete line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security level of your home, business or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Paterson Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large selection of locks, including:
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 security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and released with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will incorporate additional 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 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 it can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a simple deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the inside 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 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 very popular for access control systems. This allows users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A wide range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with choosing the most affordable 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 increase your home protection by installing an alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or commercial property that is not protected by a residential alarm system. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of burglaries done on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are an effective form of protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Paterson Keys

A decent locksmith should offer a wide variety of keys availble 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

A good locksmith will also perform a plethora of services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different kinds of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a decent locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, 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.
Car Keys – Car keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open electronic access locks which are often found in motels and commercial buildings.
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 raise flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and shift 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 enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys