Locks 'n Keys

Corvallis Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your doorstep, which is the reason why most customers choose from a complete line of professional home security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security level of your residence, office or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Corvallis Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide 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 large 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-range models will incorporate additional 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 controlling the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the 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 the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A simple turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing 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 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 gives authorized 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 cost effective and secure lock 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 protection of your house by installing a burglar alarm. Most criminals would rather target a residence or office which is not protected by a burglar alarm. Also, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted burglaries done on protected homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a successful form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Corvallis Keys

A well-trained locksmith should offer a wide variety of keys 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

A good locksmith will also offer a variety of key services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different types of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a decent locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open many different locks. In houses, for example, the master key is usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Car Keys – automotive keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and glove compartments as well as serving as the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – 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. The key card is used to open electronic access locks which are regularly found in motels and offices.
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 elevate flat levers in the lock making the levers to align 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 that allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key