Locks 'n Keys

Tennessee Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your doorstep, which is the reason many customers pick from a line of professional locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security of your residence, business or automobile and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should provide all of these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Tennessee Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a wide 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 selection of operational 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-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 operating the lever unless it has been 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 crude deadlock function. A reverse key turn will 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 means that it is possible to lock someone inside.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes easy-to-use 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 gives users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can help with selecting the most cost effective and secure lock 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 improve protection of your house by implementing a residential alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a house or commercial property which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted break ins committed on protected homes are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are an effective form of home security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Tennessee Keys

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

Key types a decent locksmith should be familiar with:

Master Key – Master keys are a key used to open many different locks. In houses, for example, 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 – automotive keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. It is used to open access control locks which are regularly found in motels and commercial buildings.
House Keys – there are two types of house keys: house keys for lever locks and house keys for pin tumbler cylinder locks. The difference is in the way they function. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock making the levers to align and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up the pins in the lock 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