Hobbs Locks and Keys
As you know, home security begins at your door, which is why most customers select from a complete line of professional locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security of your residence, business or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.
A Locksmith can provide these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems
Hobbs Locks
A locksmith can supply and install a wide 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 large range of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line models will include 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 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 simple turn of the key should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever inside, 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 extremely popular for access control. This gives users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of varied lock types and applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with selecting the most cost effective 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 increase protection of your house by implementing a secure home alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a home or business which is NOT protected by a secure home alarm system. Plus, government statistics show that the majority of burglaries committed on secure residences are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an excellent form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.
Hobbs Keys
A locksmith should provide a wide range of keys that you can 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 wide range of locksmith services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of locks and keys.
Key types a good locksmith can service:
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 all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Vehicle Keys – Car keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments as well as serving as the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make 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 digital signature on it. The key card is used to open acess locks which are regularly found in motels and commercial buildings.
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 elevate flat levers in the lock making the levers to align 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 which allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys
