Locks 'n Keys

Racine Locks and Keys

As you know, security starts at your front door, which is the reason why most customers choose from a line of fully-integrated locksmith security solutions. A locksmith should assess the existing security of your home, business or vehicle and offer suggestions for upgrades, improvements or a completely new installation.

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

Racine 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 range of security features. The basic model is a simple latch that can be opened at all times from the inside and unlatched 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 controlling the lever unless it has been deadlocked from outside with a simple key turn. You can hold the latch back by using the snib.
The outside operation is by key, but it can be disabled by using the snib button on the inside as a easy deadlock function. A reverse key turn 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 inside lever, but also means that it is possible to lock people inside.
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 systems. This gives users access to secure areas without the need to issue keys. A range of different types of locks and lock applications are available. A locksmith can assist you with choosing the most cost effective and secure lock to meet your requirements. Models available now include stainless steel digital locks which are highly corrosion resistant.

If you really want to complete home security, you can improve your home protection by installing a secure home alarm system. The majority of criminals would rather target a residence or business that is not protected by an alarm system. Plus, statistical data from the government shows that most burglaries done on protected properties are unsucessful. This proves that alarm systems are a great form of protection and a sucessful deterrent to most prospective burglars.

Racine Keys

A locksmith should provide a wide selection of keys for you 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

An expert locksmith will also provide a wide range of services such as key cutting, rekeying of locks, and key duplication for many different kinds of keys and locks.

Makes of keys a well-trained locksmith should be familiar with:

Master keys – Master keys are a key used to open many different locks. In houses, for instance, master keys are usually used to open every door lock in the house, but the other room keys are unable to function in this way.
Automotive Keys – automotive keys are used to open car doors, trunks and glove compartments as well as serving as the ignition key of the automobile itself.
Skeleton Key – skeleton keys, or passkeys, are a simple type of key which is meant to open drawers and cabinets. Skeleton keys offer very minimal security.
Key cards – a key card is usually a card with an electronic signature on it. The key card is used to open electronic access control locks which are commonly found in motels 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 main difference is in the way they function. Lever lock keys lift flat levers in the lock which allows the levers to align 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 Key