Types of Locks

Locks are perhaps one of the best innovations humans have ever discovered and invented. There are small locks, huge locks, long locks and short ones, different steel with different metal, and these can get pretty overwhelming. Locks that don't need physical contact, locks that are automated and locks that are as ancient as the pyramids of Egypt.

Most typically, a lock may either be mechanical or electric in nature. Mechanical locks are the ones needing keys or even those with number combinations. By electromechanical, magnetic power is needed to open or close locks. Such as card readers that no longer need keys to re-open locks. For instance, in hotels and in high-security facilities.

The most general mechanical types of locks are: the classic knob locks, widely used in many homes and residential spaces. Padlocks, common on many commercial areas and enterprises. Lever handle locks, which are commonly used in commercial settings, usually for inner doors. And lastly, deadbolts, that are normally paired up with knob locks. Some locksmith service businesses do both mechanical and electromechanical, to keep up with the pace of technology.

Let us examine more deeply these types of locks in this article.

Pin-tumbler locks.
First and earliest type of lock in existence. The Yale duo (father and son) in the 1800s, are most famous for manufacturing this kind of lock, which is still used in the modern time, in many homes.

Lever-tumbler locks.
This kind of lock uses a set of levers which in turn stop the bolt from moving in the lock. These locks usually uses a bitted key.

Wafer Tumbler locks.
This kind of lock takes advantage of a set of wafers which prevent the lock from opening until the right key is used. Many wafer locks are used in many cars and automotives.

Combination locks.
This lock is perhaps the simplest locks of all. You just need to key in the correct combination to open the lock. It may sometimes be a rotating dial, or a set of knobs. The interior is using discs to that has inscribed numerals that is directly connected to the mechanical or electrical keypad.

There are still other types of locks but are already variations and versions of the locks previously discussed above. As days go by, so too are locks, more innovations are being done by locksmiths and technicians alike. Locks, making us all safe since the ancient times.


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Tim S. is a local Dallas locksmith. He is an expert in locks and knows a varity of locksmith services. He also is well-versed in many types of locksmith services. For more information on locks and locksmiths, visit: http://www.localdallaslocksmiths.com/aboutus.html


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