Locks 'n Keys

Memphis Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your front door, which is why many customers choose from a complete line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your residence, office or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can offer all of these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekeys
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Memphis 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 large 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 the outside. Top-of-the-line models will include more 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 simple 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 easy deadlock function. A reverse key turn should deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This prevents unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the lever, but also means that it is possible to lock people inside.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes a revolutionary 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 users access to secure areas without needing to issue keys. A wide range of different lock types and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with choosing the most affordable and secure lock to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which have a higher level of corrosion resistance.

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 that is not protected by a burglar alarm. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that most attempted burglaries carried out on protected residences are unsucessful. This proves that residential alarm systems are a great form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Memphis Keys

A good locksmith should offer a wide range of keys for you 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

Locksmiths also perform a wide range of services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for pretty much all kinds of locks and keys.

Makes of keys a professional locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In houses, for example, master keys are almost always used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but each other room key cannot function in this way.
Automotive Keys – automotive keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key that can open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in motels and businesses.
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 these keys operate. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and move a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys align the lock pins with the key and the shear line of the cylinder lock that permits it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys