Locks 'n Keys

Hillsboro Locks and Keys

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

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

Hillsboro Locks

A locksmith can supply 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 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-line 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 easy 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 makes it possible to lock someone indoors.
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 needing to distribute keys. A range of varied lock types and lock applications are available. A locksmith can help with picking the most affordable and secure locking systems to suit 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 increase protection of your house by implementing a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a residential property or office which is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, government statistics show that most attempted burglaries done on secure homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are a great form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Hillsboro Keys

A locksmith should offer a wide selection of keys availble 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 plethora of locksmith services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all types of keys and locks.

Types of keys a decent locksmith should be able to service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open many different locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are normally used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to do that.
Car Keys – vehicle keys are made to open car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open electronic access locks which are regularly found in motels 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 they operate. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the pins in the lock with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock which enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key