Locks 'n Keys

Reading Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your front door, which is the reason most customers choose from a complete line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your residence, business or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Reading Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 large range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and let go with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will include more functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from inside by controlling the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the 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 this can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A simple turn of the key will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock yourself inside.
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 increasingly popular for access control. This gives users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A range of different lock types and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with picking the most cost effective and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can improve protection of your house by installing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or office that is NOT protected by an alarm system. Plus, government statistics show that most robberies carried out on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are a successful form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Reading Keys

A good locksmith should provide a wide range of keys 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

A good locksmith will also offer a lot of services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most kinds of keys and locks.

Types of keys a well-trained locksmith should service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open more than one set of 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 function in this way.
Vehicle Keys – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and the glove compartment in addition to serving as the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are regularly found in hotels 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 main difference is in the way they operate. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock making the levers to align and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up 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