Locks 'n Keys

Arlington Locks and Keys

As you know, security begins at your door, which is why most customers select from a comprehensive line of modern home security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate the existing security of your home, office or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith can provide these services:
• Key cutting
• Transponder Key
• 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

Arlington Locks

A locksmith can provide and install a wide selection 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 large selection 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 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 inside by controlling the lever unless it is 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 key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This prevents unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and releasing the lock with the lever inside, but also means that it is possible to lock yourself 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 extremely popular for access control. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of different lock types and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with picking the most cost effective and secure lock to suit 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 your home protection by implementing a secure home alarm system. Most criminals would rather target a residence or office which is NOT protected by a secure home alarm system. Furthermore, government statistics show that the majority of robberies carried out on secure residences are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an excellent form of home security and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Arlington Keys

A locksmith should provide a wide selection of keys availble 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

A good locksmith will also perform a plethora of services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most kinds of locks and keys.

Key types a good locksmith can service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open many different locks. In homes, for example, the master key is almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Car Key – Car keys are made to open car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments as well as serving as the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open acess locks which are regularly found in motels and commercial properties.
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 these keys operate. Lever lock keys lift 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 enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key