Locks 'n Keys

Aberdeen Locks and Keys

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

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

Aberdeen 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 operational 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 the outside. Top-of-the-range models will include 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 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 basic deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This prevents intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the inside 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 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 very popular for access control systems. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A range of different lock types and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with picking the most affordable and secure lock to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can increase your home protection by installing a residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residential property or commercial property that is not protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted burglaries committed on protected homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an effective form of security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Aberdeen Keys

A well-trained locksmith should offer a wide selection 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

An expert locksmith will also provide a lot of key services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different kinds of keys and locks.

Key types a professional 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 normally used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to function in this way.
Car Key – automotive keys are made to open car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key of the vehicle itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key used to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open acess locks which are regularly found in motels and commercial buildings.
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 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 which permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key