Locks 'n Keys

Tonawanda Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your doorstep, which is why most customers pick from a comprehensive line of fully-integrated security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security of your residence, business or vehicle and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should offer all the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Tonawanda 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 range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and unlatched with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line models will include additional functions like 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 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 using the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A reverse key turn should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock yourself inside.
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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A wide range of different lock types and applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with choosing 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 improve protection of your house by implementing a residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a home or business which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted burglaries committed on secure properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an effective form of security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Tonawanda Keys

A good locksmith should offer a wide selection of keys for you 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

A good locksmith will also provide a variety of services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most types of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a decent locksmith should be able to service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Vehicle Keys – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments in addition to serving as the ignition key of 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 encoded with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open access control locks which are regularly found in motels and commercial properties.
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 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 allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys