Locks 'n Keys

Akron Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your front door, which is the reason why most customers select from a line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security of your home, office or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can offer you the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Akron Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large 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 array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and let go with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will include additional functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from the inside by controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from 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 it can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock people 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 very popular for access control. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A wide range of different lock types and applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you 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 improve your home protection by implementing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residential property or business which is NOT protected by an alarm system. Also, government statistics show that the majority of robberies committed on secure properties are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an effective form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Akron Keys

A good locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys for you to 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

An expert locksmith will also perform 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 good locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open multiple locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys cannot do that.
Automotive Keys – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key for the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very poor security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with digital signature on it. It is used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in motels 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 main difference is in the way they work. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up 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 allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys