Locks 'n Keys

Cary Locks and Keys

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

A Locksmith can provide all the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Cary Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large 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 selection of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and unlatched with a key from 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 the inside by controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from the outside with a simple turn of the key. You can hold the latch 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 reverse turn of the key should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops 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 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 allows users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A wide range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can help with picking the most cost effective and secure lock to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by implementing a secure home alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residential property or business that is not protected by a residential alarm system. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted break ins done on protected homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an effective form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Cary Keys

A well-trained locksmith should provide a wide range of keys for you 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

An expert locksmith will also offer a wide range of services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all types of locks and keys.

Types of keys a well-trained locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open multiple locks. In houses, for instance, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Automotive Keys – automotive keys are made to open car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access control locks which are often found in hotels and commercial properties.
House Keys – house keys come in two different types: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The difference is in the way they operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock which allows 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 Key