Locks 'n Keys

Bristol Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your front door, which is the reason why many customers choose from a complete line of modern home security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your home, business or automobile and make suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Bristol Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a wide 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 array 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-range models will include additional functions such as double-locking, dead-locking, resistance to hacksaw and drill attack and resistance to picking.
Tubular Deadbolt – It can be opened from the inside by controlling the lever unless it has been deadlocked from the outside with a reverse key turn. You can hold the latch 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 key turn will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing 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 systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of varied lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with selecting 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 really want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by installing a secure home alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residence or business that is not protected by a burglar alarm. Plus, government statistics show that most robberies carried out on secure residences are actually unsuccessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are a successful form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Bristol Keys

A decent locksmith should offer a wide range of keys 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 variety of key services such as new key cuts, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different kinds of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a locksmith can service:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for example, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot function in this way.
Vehicle Keys – automotive keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments as well as being the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. It is used to open electronic access locks which are regularly 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 function. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to line up 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 allows it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys