Locks 'n Keys

Lancaster Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your front door, which is the reason many customers select from a line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security of your residence, business or automobile and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Lancaster 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 wide selection of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and let go with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will include 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 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 simple turn of the key will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock yourself indoors.
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 very popular for access control. This gives users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can help with picking the most cost effective and secure locking systems to suit 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 increase your home protection by implementing an alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a home or business which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Furthermore, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted break ins carried out on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are a successful form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Lancaster Keys

A good locksmith should offer a wide variety 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 perform a plethora of locksmith services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of keys and locks.

Key makes 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, the master key is almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to do that.
Car Keys – automotive keys are made to open car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in hotels and commercial offices.
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 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 which enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys