Locks 'n Keys

Tulsa Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your doorstep, which is why most customers pick from a comprehensive line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security of your residence, office or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should offer 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
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Tulsa 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 range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and released with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line models will include more functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from inside by controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a reverse turn of the key. The latch can be held 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 should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also means that it is possible to lock yourself 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 extremely popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of different types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths can help with picking the most affordable and secure lock to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by implementing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a home or business which is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that most robberies carried out on protected homes are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are an effective form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Tulsa Keys

A locksmith should provide a wide range of keys availble to pick 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 provide a variety of services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all types of locks and keys.

Key types a well-trained locksmith can service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open many different locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is normally used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key cannot function in this way.
Car Key – automotive keys are made to open car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment in addition to serving as the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton Key – 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 loaded with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open access control 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 difference is in the way these keys function. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins 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