Emergency Locksmith And Different Types Of Locks

Is your Emergency Locksmith in Seattle aware of the various different types of locks? Ask him if he has ever worked on something that looks different from a lock with physical keys. Alarmed? Don’t be because this is fast becoming the new norm of today. The locks and keys of today look nothing like what they did up until just a few years ago.

Pin Tumbler Lock

These are gaining more and more popularity these days because of their price and utility. Your locksmith should be aware of how the driver pins work and rotate when the key is inserted to access the lock.

Tubular Lock

These come with several half-cylinder indentations. The key and driver pins remain pushed towards the front of the lock. This in turn prevents the plug from rotating and opening the lock.

Wafer Tumbler Lock

This is also referred to as a disc tumbler lock. Here each wafer is a single piece unlike the pin lock where each pin comprises 2 or more pieces. When there is no key in the lock, the wafers remain pushed down with the help of springs. A groove on the lower side of the outer cylinder houses the wafers and that prevents the plug from rotating and opening the lock.

Ask your Emergency Locksmith in Seattle about his knowledge of a warded lock. He should be able to tell you how it uses a set of obstructions (also called or wards), to prevent opening of the lock unless you insert the correct key. The key comes with notches and/or slots that are constructed to match with the obstructions in the lock. This then allows it to rotate freely and the lock opens up. You can invest in warded locks for low security applications.

Disc Tumbler Lock

These are also called Abloy locks and are composed of rotating detain-er discs that have a slotted design. They are considered more secure than others because they are almost impossible to pick with standard tools.

Magnetic Keyed Lock

These locks come with a key that utilizes magnets to lock and unlock the whole mechanism. A magnetic key typically makes use of several small magnets. These are oriented in a way that the North and South poles equate to a combination of push or pull. This helps release the internal tumblers of the lock, hence unlocking it.

The Bottom Line

Well, to be completely fair, if you choose a residential or even an automotive locksmith in Seattle, you will need someone who understands what the deal is with the lock. They shouldn’t just come in without a clue in the world and start fiddling with a lock trying to “figure out” what is wrong with the security code or what made the lock block itself when the owner was trying to enter. And when it comes to more traditional locks, they should know more than just cracking open the door for you. They should be able to craft new keys for you and also replace the lock at a short notice. This lets us know of their preparedness and builds more trust in their skills and abilities. So all in all a locksmith has to be not just someone who can fix locks and design new keys but someone who you can rely on when in need and when you want to secure your home from intruders at any given hour of the day.

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