Locks 'n Keys

Rochester Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your door, which is why most customers pick from a line of professional security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your home, business or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can offer these services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Key
• 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

Rochester Locks

A locksmith can supply 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 wide array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and let go with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line models will include more functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – They can be opened from the 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 simple deadlock function. A simple key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is 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 extremely popular for access control systems. This allows users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and applications are available. A locksmith can help with selecting the most cost effective and secure lock 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 increase your home protection by installing an alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a house or commercial property that is not protected by a residential alarm system. Furthermore, government statistics show that the majority of robberies committed on protected homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a great form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Rochester Keys

A well-trained locksmith should provide a wide selection of keys availble to pick 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 plethora of services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of locks and keys.

Key types a well-trained locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for example, master keys are almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key cannot do that.
Vehicle Keys – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, trunks and the glove compartment as well as being 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 Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in hotels 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 they work. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to align and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins 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