Texas Locks and Keys
As you know, security begins at your doorstep, which is why many customers pick from a complete line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith can assess the existing security of your residence, office or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.
A Locksmith should provide all of these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Installation of all locks
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locks
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems
Texas Locks
A locksmith can supply and install a wide 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 security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened from inside and released with a key from outside. Top-of-the-line models will incorporate more 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 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 this can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a crude deadlock function. A reverse key turn will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters intruders from gaining access via another means and undoing the lock with the inside lever, but also makes it possible to lock people 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 allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A wide range of different lock types and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with selecting 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 want to complete home security, you can improve protection of your house by installing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a house or office which is NOT protected by a burglar alarm. Also, government statistics show that the majority of burglaries done on protected residences are actually unsuccessful. This proves that alarm systems are a successful form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.
Texas Keys
A well-trained locksmith should provide a wide range of keys availble 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 perform a lot of services such as cutting keys, lock rekeys, and key duplication for many different kinds of keys and locks.
Key types a locksmith should be familiar with:
Master keys – A master key is a key used to open multiple locks. In homes, for instance, 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.
Car Key – vehicle keys are made to open car doors, the car trunk and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key for the automobile itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key that can 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 regularly found in motels and businesses.
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 these keys work. Lever lock keys raise flat levers in the lock allowing the levers to align 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 thus enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys
