Locks 'n Keys

Beaverton Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your doorstep, which is the reason many customers pick from a comprehensive line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your residence, business or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should provide these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Beaverton Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large selection 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 range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and released with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate more functions like 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 the outside with a simple key turn. 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 simple deadlock function. A reverse key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the inside 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 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 users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A range of varied types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with picking the most affordable and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

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

Beaverton Keys

A locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys availble 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 provide a variety of services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot do that.
Car Key – automotive keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. It is used to open electronic access control locks which are commonly 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 these keys operate. 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 lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock which allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key