Locks 'n Keys

Portland Locks and Keys

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

A Locksmith can offer you the following services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Portland 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 selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and let go with a key from the outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate additional functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – They can be opened from the inside by operating the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the outside with a simple turn of the key. You can hold the latch back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but it can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a simple deadlock function. A simple turn of the key should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the inside lever, but also means that it is possible to lock someone inside.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes easy-to-use 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. This gives users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with choosing the most affordable and secure lock to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can improve protection of your house by implementing a residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residential property or commercial property that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted burglaries carried out on protected properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are an excellent form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Portland Keys

A professional 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

Locksmiths also provide a lot of key services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different kinds of keys and locks.

Key types a professional locksmith can service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open many different locks. In homes, for example, master keys are almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key cannot do that.
Vehicle Keys – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments in addition to 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 cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess 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 main difference is in the way they work. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to align 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 thus enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys