Locks 'n Keys

Scranton Locks and Keys

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

A Locksmith can provide all of these services:
• 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

Scranton 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 range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and unlatched with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate more functions such as 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 is deadlocked from the outside with a reverse key turn. The latch can be held 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 crude deadlock function. A simple key turn should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the inside 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 an extraordinary 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 issue keys. A wide range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths 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 have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by installing an alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a home or office which is not protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted break ins carried out on protected properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are an excellent form of security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Scranton Keys

A decent locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys that you can 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 key services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different kinds of locks and keys.

Key makes a well-trained locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open many different locks. In houses, for instance, the master key is normally used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Car Keys – vehicle keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card loaded with digital signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access control locks which are regularly found in motels and commercial 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 function. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock making 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 enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key