Locks 'n Keys

Eau Claire Locks and Keys

As you know, home security starts at your doorstep, which is the reason most customers pick from a complete line of fully-integrated home security solutions. A locksmith can evaluate the existing security level of your home, business or vehicle and give suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

A Locksmith should provide these services:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• Car locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Eau Claire Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large variety 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 array of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from inside and unlatched with a key from 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 – It can be opened from inside by controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from outside with a reverse 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 simple key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops intruders from gaining access via another means and releasing the lock with the lever inside, 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 extremely popular for access control. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of different lock types and applications are available. Locksmiths can help with picking the most affordable and secure locking systems to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

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 residential property or business that is not protected by a burglar alarm. In addition, government statistics show that the majority of burglaries done on protected residences are unsucessful. This proves that secure home alarms are a great form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Eau Claire Keys

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

A good locksmith will also offer a plethora of services such as new key cuts, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different kinds of locks and keys.

Key types a professional locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In houses, for example, the master key is usually used to open every door lock in the house, but each other room key are unable to do that.
Car Key – Car keys are made to lock and unlock car doors, boots (trunks) and glove compartments in addition to being the ignition key for the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple make of key that can open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very little security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with digital signature on it. Key cards are used to open electronic access control locks which are commonly found in hotels and commercial buildings.
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 elevate flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and shift a bolt back and forth. Cylinder lock keys line up 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 Key