Locks 'n Keys

Madison Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your front door, which is the reason most customers select from a complete line of modern home security solutions. A locksmith should evaluate 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:
• All types of key cutting
• Transponder Keys
• Restricted systems
• Key Duplication
• Lock Rekey
• Lock installation
• Custom-made keys for your locks
• Electronic locking systems
• automotive locks
• Safes
• Vaults
• Automatic entry systems

Madison Locks

A locksmith can supply and install a large 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 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 incorporate more 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 controlling the lever unless it is deadlocked from the 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 this can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a crude deadlock function. A simple key turn will deadlock both the bolt and lever inside.This stops unwanted intruders from getting in via another means and undoing 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 a 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 systems. This gives authorized users access to secure areas without the need to distribute keys. A wide range of varied types of locks and applications are available. Locksmiths can help with choosing the most cost effective and secure lock to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are extremely corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can improve protection of your house by installing a burglar alarm. The majority of criminals would rather target a home or business that is not protected by a secure home alarm system. In addition, statistical data from the government shows that the majority of attempted break ins done on protected properties are actually unsuccessful. This proves that burglar alarms are a successful form of home protection and a an excellent way to prevent home break ins.

Madison Keys

A professional locksmith should offer a wide variety 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

Locksmiths also provide a plethora of key services such as cutting keys, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for most kinds of locks and keys.

Types of keys a professional locksmith should be able to service:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open a lot of different locks. In homes, for example, the master key is normally used to open all the doors in that particular residence, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Vehicle Keys – Car keys are made to open car doors, boots (trunks) and the glove compartment in addition to serving as the ignition key for the vehicle itself.
Skeleton keys – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. A skeleton key offers very little security.
Key Card – a key card is usually a card loaded with digital signature on it. It is used to open electronic access locks which are commonly found in motels and businesses.
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 they work. Lever lock keys elevate flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to line up and move 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 thus enabling it to rotate,turn the key, and open the lock.
Transponder Keys