Different Type of Residential and Commercial Locks

Rim & Mortise Locks – These types of locks are generally located on apartment doors and are sometimes used by commercial businesses. Although the two locks are similar, they do have different hardware. The mortise lock comes in various lengths with different cams. This means that they you have more options when you use a mortise lock. When you see a rim cylinder lock, it is often installed on the interior of the door. The mortise locks hardware is on the inside of the lock. A cam is used to connect the lock and it has screws that hold it together.

Knob Locks – This is another lock that is often used on home doors. It is usually installed alongside a deadbolt lock and shouldn’t really be used as the primary lock. The lock cylinder is on the inside of the doorknob, which means it is easy to break. We recommend that you only install this type of lock on the inside of your home. We also strongly recommend that you use a deadbolt lock along with your knob lock.

Wall Mount Lock – So finally, a lock for commercial use. The wall-mounted lock is generally installed during the construction of the building. Some are equipped with an alarm sensor that will indicate when unauthorized entry is being attempted.

Interchangeable Core Cylinder Lock – Many business owners can appreciate this type of lock. It can easily be rekeyed without taking the whole thing apart. When changing the lock, only the core will need to be replaced. Both a standard key and a control key can be used to open this type of lock. It is also possible to change the locks hardware. Please note that this isn’t the type of lock that you can install alongside a deadbolt lock. They don’t work together.

When everything is said and done it is really up to you as to which type of lock you choose to have installed. You can use this as a guide to start your research about the various options that you have available to you. Take advantage of the opportunity afforded to you to consult with one of our professionally trained and well-caombridge locksmith qualified locksmiths about your needs. They work with locks every day and know all that there is to know about locks.