Locks 'n Keys

Irving Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your doorstep, which is the reason why most customers choose from a complete line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your home, office or automobile and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Irving Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a wide variety 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 selection of operational features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and let go 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 – It can be opened from the inside by operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from the 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 the snib button on the inside as a basic deadlock function. A reverse turn of the key will deadlock both the inside lever and the bolt.This deters unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing the lock with the lever, but also makes it possible to lock people indoors.
Cylinder Mortice Lock – Includes deadlocks, sashlocks, knobsets, nightlatches, sliding and metal door locks, plus panel locks etc.
Padlocks – Includes an extraordinary 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 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 help with choosing the most affordable and secure locking systems 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 increase protection of your house by implementing a residential alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or office that is NOT protected by a residential alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of burglaries done on protected properties are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are an effective form of protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Irving Keys

A decent locksmith should provide a wide range of keys that you can pick 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 offer a lot of key services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most kinds of keys and locks.

Types of keys a good locksmith should service:

Master Key – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for example, the master key is normally used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key cannot do that.
Car Keys – vehicle keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, the car trunk and the glove compartment as well as being the ignition key of the car itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very poor security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card loaded with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open access control locks which are regularly found in motels and commercial offices.
House Keys – house keys come in two different types: 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 elevate 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 which enables it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Key