Locks 'n Keys

Rutland Locks and Keys

As you know, home security begins at your doorstep, which is the reason many customers select from a complete line of modern locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security level of your residence, office or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Rutland Locks

A locksmith can provide 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 the outside. Top-of-the-line models will include additional 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 operating the lever unless it is deadlocked from the outside with a simple key turn. You can hold the latch 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 easy deadlock function. A reverse key turn should deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops 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 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 increasingly popular for access control systems. This allows authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. Locksmiths can assist you with picking the most affordable and secure lock to suit your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by implementing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residential property or commercial property which is not protected by an alarm system. Furthermore, government statistics show that most attempted burglaries carried out on protected properties are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are an effective form of home protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Rutland Keys

A decent locksmith should provide a wide variety of keys that you can 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

Locksmiths also offer a plethora of key services such as key cutting, lock rekeys, and key duplication for most kinds of keys and locks.

Key makes a decent locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – A master key is a key used to open more than one set of locks. In homes, for instance, the master key is almost always used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Car Keys – Car keys are used to lock and unlock car doors, trunks and the glove compartment in addition to being the ignition key for the car itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key used to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card encoded with an electronic signature on it. It is used to open access control locks which are commonly 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 difference is in the way they function. Lever lock keys elevate 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 Keys