Locks 'n Keys

Knoxville Locks and Keys

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

A Locksmith should provide you the following services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Knoxville Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a large selection 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 from the inside and released with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate additional functions such as 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 is deadlocked from outside with a reverse turn of the key. 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 should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the lever inside, 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 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 very popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without needing to distribute keys. A wide range of varied lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can help with selecting the most affordable and secure locking systems to suit 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 protection of your house by implementing a secure home alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residence or office which is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. In addition, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted burglaries carried out on secure properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are an excellent form of security and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Knoxville Keys

A locksmith should offer a wide range of keys that you can 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 offer a plethora of services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of keys and locks.

Key makes a good locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open a lot of different locks. In houses, for instance, master keys are usually used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys are unable to do that.
Car Keys – vehicle keys are used to open car doors, trunks and the glove compartment as well as serving as the ignition key for the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple kind of key used to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers 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 acess locks which are commonly found in hotels 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 main difference is in the way they work. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock making the levers to line up and shift 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 enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key