Locks 'n Keys

New Mexico Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your doorstep, which is why many customers select from a line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security 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 Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

New Mexico Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large 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 array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and unlatched 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 – They can be opened from 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 this can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A simple key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the inside lever, but also makes it possible to lock yourself indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a revolutionary 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 gives authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with selecting the most cost effective and secure locking systems to suit 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 implementing a secure home alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a house or commercial property that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Also, government statistics show that the majority of attempted burglaries committed on secure properties are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an effective form of protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

New Mexico Keys

A well-trained locksmith should offer a wide range 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 wide range of locksmith services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different types of locks and keys.

Types of keys a good locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open multiple locks. In homes, for instance, the master key is usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot do that.
Car Keys – Car keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key used to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very minimal security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in motels and offices.
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 function. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock which permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys