Locks 'n Keys

Cranston Locks and Keys

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

A Locksmith should offer you the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• 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

Cranston Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large 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 array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from the inside and unlatched with a key from outside. Top-of-the-range models will incorporate additional functions like 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 reverse key turn. 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 basic 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 releasing the lock with the lever inside, 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 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 very popular for access control systems. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of varied lock types and applications are available. A locksmith can help with choosing the most affordable and secure lock to suit 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 implementing an alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a house or commercial property that is not protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, government statistics show that the majority of attempted burglaries done on secure homes are unsucessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are a successful form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Cranston Keys

A locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys for you 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

Locksmiths also perform a plethora of key services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different kinds of locks and keys.

Key types a professional locksmith can service:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for instance, master keys are almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to function in this way.
Car Key – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments in addition to serving as 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 little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access locks which are often 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 operate. Lever lock keys raise 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 which permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys