Locks 'n Keys

Norman Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your doorstep, which is why many customers pick from a comprehensive line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security level of your residence, business or vehicle and give 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

Norman Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large selection 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 operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and unlatched with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will include more 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 operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a reverse key turn. 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 basic deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in 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 a revolutionary 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 allows users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of different types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with selecting the most cost effective and secure locking systems to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase protection of your house by implementing an alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a house or office that is not protected by a burglar alarm. In addition, statistical data from the government shows that most robberies committed on secure residences are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an effective form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Norman Keys

A professional locksmith should provide a wide selection 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

Locksmiths also perform a lot of locksmith services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different kinds of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a decent locksmith can service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In houses, for instance, master keys are almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot function in this way.
Car Keys – vehicle keys are made to open car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in hotels and commercial buildings.
House Keys – house keys come in two different types: 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 elevate flat levers in the lock making 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 which enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys