Locks and Keys

American Best Locksmith carries high security locks to help protect your family or business. In addition, we also offer a full line of standard locks, cylinders, and hardware from the top lock companies in the industry. We can address all of your lock needs quickly and efficiently.

Some of our lock types are:

* Emergency Exit Door Locks
* Electronic Locks
* Electronic Buzzer Systems
* Magnetic Locks
* Electronic Key Pads
* Master Key Systems
* Garage Door Locks (Standard and Electronic)

All Key Blanks Are Not Created Equal

Key blanks are NOT created equally! The strength and quality of the key blank is critical, ensuring resistance to bending or cracking at stress points. A good quality key blank is necessary for accurate key duplication. We knows this and a return visit to correct problems with your duplicate key(s) isn’t necessary because the job is done right the first time. Thinner is also NOT better! Home centers and hardware stores are able to charge less for key duplication simply because the key blanks used are thinner, and therefore susceptible to bending and/or breaking.

In order to save money on brass and machinery to mill key blanks with exacting tolerances, many key manufactures mill the key blank to non manufacturer specifications. Due to thinner construction, the key blanks will insert into the lock but wobble in the keyway, causing the duplicated key to turn hard or stick, resulting in breakage.