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Locksmithing technology remained virtually the same for thousands of years before the first big innovation came around. Around 900 AD, iron and brass became the standard materials for making locks and keys.

While having digital door locks on your vehicle can provide added security against car thieves, it can create a headache if there’s a problem with the system. Let’s talk about the issues you’re having getting into your vehicle and whether we can help with your car’s system.

The future is here! While a classic key and tumbler lock is still appropriate for most applications, there are now a wide range of electronic locks available that can serve a variety of security needs for both home and businesses.

A commercial locksmith can install an electromagnetic gate lock on your company's swinging or sliding entrance gate. These high security gates can provide 1,500 pounds or more of holding force and work well in all weather conditions.

Regardless of the local climate, your car door locks need to be lubricated periodically to prevent rust from forming and to keep them operating all the time. Each climate presents its own challenges to keeping locks working correctly.

Ward locks were favored by Ancient Romans and are still used all around the world today. These locks have barriers that obstruct the rotation of keys other than the specific one made for the lock.

It sounds like common sense, but don’t carry the spare key on the same key ring as the master key. Spares should be stored safely or on a separate key ring.

According to the FBI, the average amount of time for a burglar to defeat a lock was no more than two minutes. However, by installing high security locks on your business, you can defeat a burglar who will move on if a lock can't easily be compromised. A commercial locksmith has the expertise to install high security locks on your business.

Before cars featured door locks, auto manufacturers used a variety of devices to discourage car thefts. In 1900, Leach Motor Carriages, for example, featured steering levers that drivers could remove and carry with them.

Did you know that there is an old German proverb that, when translated in English, says Locks and keys are not made for honest fingers.? No, indeed they aren’t.

If you had to name the birthplace of lock making in the United States, where would it be? If you said New York, you're wrong. The first mass produced locks for personal and commercial use were made in Terryville, Connecticut.

While securing a car against theft has always been of primary concern, the first electric door locks for automobiles were not introduced until the second half of the 1950s, and then only on luxury cars.

Looking to add electronic access to your business? Whether you're looking at keypads, biometric scanners, or RFID chips on badges, we can find the right system for you company's needs. Your security if our first priority.

Smart key technology now allows you to open and start your car before you enter, making it more convenient, and safer. This theft protection centers on the system resetting the code every time it is activated, preventing random cards from accessing the vehicle.

Is your deadbolt lock stiff and hard to turn? The culprit may be a misaligned inside trim piece. When the inside trim is higher than it should be, it can cause the tailpiece to tilt and rub against the retainer pin.

It’s important to remember that your business doesn’t have to deal with large amounts of cash in order to be a theft target. Changing the locks after employees are fired or keys are stolen can help to protect any customer information you may keep on the premises.

Keys are the most common means of opening a lock. Some types of locks, however, can be opened by a fob, magnetic strips, numeric codes, and even biometric data such as fingerprints and retinal patterns.

If you accidentally put the wrong key in your car door lock (this happens more often than you would think), do not try to force it out if it refuses to disengage. A locksmith can safely remove the key and preserve the integrity of the lock, saving you the added expense of lock and key replacement.

Have you ever seen a double sided deadbolt? While a common deadbolt has a key on one side and a thumb turn on the other, a double sided deadbolt is keyed on both sides of the door.

Locksmiths should have the equipment on-site that can recut keys, so usually all parts of the lock replacement process can be done at once.

When you’re first moving into your office space, you may find that it’s not secured in a way that’s appropriate for your line of business. Let’s talk about the interior and exterior door locks that will provide your company with the security in needs.