Locks 'n Keys

Rio Rancho Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your door, which is the reason most customers choose from a line of professional security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security of your residence, business or vehicle and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should provide all the following services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Rio Rancho 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 wide range of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and let go with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range 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 controlling the lever unless it has been 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 it can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a crude deadlock function. A simple turn of the key will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock someone inside.
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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This allows users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths can help with choosing the most affordable and secure locking systems to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

If you really want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by installing an alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residence or business that is not protected by a burglar alarm. Also, statistical data from the government shows that most burglaries carried out on secure properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are a successful form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Rio Rancho Keys

A professional 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

A good locksmith will also perform a variety of locksmith services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of locks and keys.

Key types a locksmith should be able to service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for example, the master key is almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot do that.
Car Key – 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 car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. The key card is used to open acess locks which are often found in motels and 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 they function. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock making the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align 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