Locks 'n Keys

Raleigh Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your door, which is the reason why most customers pick from a complete line of professional locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security of your home, office or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Raleigh Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide variety 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 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 the 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 inside by controlling the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the outside with a reverse turn of the key. You can hold the latch 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 simple key turn will 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 indoors.
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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A range of varied lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can help with picking the most affordable and secure locking systems to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by installing an alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residential property or business that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of robberies carried out on protected properties are unsucessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are an excellent form of security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Raleigh Keys

A professional locksmith should offer a wide variety of keys that you can 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

Locksmiths also provide a plethora of locksmith services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a good locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open many different locks. In homes, for example, the master key is almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to function in this way.
Car Keys – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments as well as being the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access control locks which are often found in hotels and commercial buildings.
House Keys – there are two types of house keys: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The difference is in the way these keys operate. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to align and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the lock pins 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