Monday 26 December 2011
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Locksmith History
The history of locksmithing comes from the term blacksmith, a blacksmith was an individual who worked with metal and steel. During the middle ages, the blacksmith would create war/battle pieces for their king and horseshoes for the knight’s horses. The job of a blacksmith started to include more lock work and many blacksmiths started to specialise in working on locks, since this point the locksmiths work was recognised as its own profession. During the early part of the 1900’s, more specifically the 1930’s the actual configuration of locks began to change as well, this was because with increasing crime there needed to be improvements in security measures. A new lock was introduced with the first field-reversible with the typical disassembly mortise lock. This new upgrade made it more difficult for individuals to pick the lock. Locksmithing is one of the earlier forms of engineering and security devices. Although locksmithing may seem like a harmless career in the past there have been questions regarding the knowledge they possess about locking systems. The controversy stemmed from the debate whether the information a locksmith has should remain private or become public.
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Lock Types
Mortice locks, generally referred to as ‘Chubb-type locks’, provide a high-level of security for
domestic properties. They are usually fitted into a ‘pocket’, (or ‘Mortice’) in the edge of wooden
doors, and have a key with a longer, cylindrical shaft. Insurance companies tend to specifiy
‘British Standard 5-lever Mortice Locks’ on Insurance requirements, because of their higher
security. Sometimes they are fitted in conjunction with a ‘Yale-type lock’, or Nightlatch. The
latest Chubb-type locks, feature a 20mm Bolt with is significantly stronger than it’s 14mm
predecessor, and include ‘anti-saw’ protection, Anti-pick notches (to hamper ‘picking’), a
‘hardplate’ to protect against drilling, and a fully boxed-in ‘keep’.
Additionally, we can also supply and fit ‘Euro Sash Cases’. These are essentially a Mortice lock,
that is driven and locked with a ‘Euro Cylinder’ that is more usually associated with UPVc doors.
The advantage of this system, is that the Cylinder can replaced easily, which is a valuable feature
for Offices and Landlords etc. where there is a need to change locks frequently, and because just
the Cylinder is being replaced, rather than the entire Mortice, it is a good way to keep costs down.
‘Sash cases’ can also be fitted with a ‘Thumbturn’, to comply with Fire Regulations, and allow for a
swift exit in an emergency.
Nightlatches, are often referred to as ‘Yale-type locks’. Unless these are of the latest large, heavy
‘British Standard’ variety, which are ‘Insurance approved’, they are generally considered low-security,
and should be fitted with a mortice lock to meet Insurers requirements. The ‘lock’ actually consists of
two parts. The Cylinder itself, which can be changed in a ‘lost key scenario’ (unless it is the BS type),
an the actual ‘latch’ mechanism itself, which usually wont require replacing unless it develops a fault
which can happen overtime. Nightlatches have a button, or ‘snib’ which can be pushed up or down to
deadlock the door, - this can sometimes fail, so if the button begins to feel stiff or abnormally loose,
then it is wise to have it checked, before it fails completely, and possibly locks the owner out. The
‘British Standard’ Nightlatches, feature ‘auto-deadlocking’, which is a great security feature, and
prevents ‘credit-carding’ (as seen in the films), and are Insurance approved.
Euro Cylinders, are usually associated with UPVc doors, and from the front resemble a large
keyhole shape. Along with Nightlatches, they use a ‘flatter key’, and can be operated from either
side with a key, or in a ’thumbturn’ version, with a key from one side, and just turned with a ‘knob’
on the inside, to aid ease of opening.
Having Problems With Your Locks - Do's & Don'ts
DO'S
- Seek help as soon as a lock becomes awkward or temperamental
- Protect a lock from the weather if possible
- Try new keys with the door open
- Call in a qualified locksmith
- Use extra force to turn a tight key: the need for more than hand pressure indicates something is wrong
- Use oil or grease in a lock
- Drop keys or toss them down; do treat them gently
- Let well meaning but inexperienced people repair locks or make keys
About AB Locksmith Services
| Description | Here are just some of the services we can provide: • Fast Reliable 24/7 Emergency Service. • Destructive & Non Destructive Entry. • Replacement BS Insurance Rated Locks. • UPVC & Wooden Doors & Window Locks. • Fitting, Replacing & Upgrading Locks. • Home, Office & Commercial Work Undertaken. We Operate Our Locksmith Services throught the Following Post Code Areas. Staffordshire, Including Stoke-On-Trent, Newcastle Unde Lyme, Stone, Stafford & Uttoxeter. ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4, ST5, ST6, ST7, ST8, ST9, ST10, ST11, ST12, ST13, ST14 Cheshire, Including Crewe, Nantwich & Northwich CW3, CW4, CW5 Shropshire, Including, Loggerheads, Market Drayton, Shrewsbury TF9 |
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| About | AB Locksmith Services operate a 24 hour 7 days a week service. Call 07584 677 277 for more information. |
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