Locks 'n Keys

Yonkers Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your doorstep, which is why many customers select from a line of professional security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security of your home, business or automobile and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should offer all of these services:
• 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

Yonkers 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 from inside and unlatched with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line 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 has been deadlocked from outside with a simple key turn. You can hold the latch back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but this can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A simple key turn will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the inside lever, 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 easy-to-use 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 very popular for access control. This gives users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A wide range of varied lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with selecting 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 want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by installing an alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a house or office which is NOT protected by a secure home alarm system. In addition, statistical data from the government shows that most burglaries carried out on secure properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an effective form of home security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Yonkers Keys

A locksmith should offer a wide selection of keys availble to choose 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 new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most kinds of locks and keys.

Key types a good locksmith should service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for example, the master key is usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key cannot do that.
Automotive Keys – Car keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and glove compartments in addition to serving as the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in hotels 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 these keys work. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock making the levers to align and move 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 which permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys