Locks 'n Keys

Bethlehem Locks and Keys

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

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

Bethlehem Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a wide 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 security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and unlatched with a key from 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 is deadlocked from outside with a simple turn of the key. The latch can be held back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but it can be disabled by the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key 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 means that it is possible to lock yourself indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a revolutionary 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 gives authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of varied lock types and applications are available. Locksmiths can help with selecting the most affordable and secure locking systems to meet 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 improve protection of your house by implementing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a house or business that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Also, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted burglaries committed on protected properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an excellent form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Bethlehem Keys

A good 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

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

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

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open multiple locks. In homes, for example, the master key is normally used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Automotive Keys – vehicle keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access control locks which are regularly found in hotels and businesses.
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 operate. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to align and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys