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More often than not, whether on the job or writing articles, I will be asked what certain terms mean, and I thought I would take the time now in this piece to go over some of them for those who want to know. You can be certain that there are a lot of strange sounding procedures and words that a locksmith uses and there will always be those who would like to know about them. While this list will be a great resource for you to learn it’s also a great tool for you if and when you need the help of a locksmith is Indianapolis.

One of the more curious terms is master key. You can easily find many different articles and information about a master key, which is a key working on many locks and even though there is one set key for the single lock, a master key will be fitted for many in a place. There are a lot of people who feel that a master key is a skeleton key and that is why I am including that definition in this article, so as to clear up such a mythical item. Cut thin to bypass the wards in a warded lock, the skeleton key is actually a warded lock key, and the skeleton key is also called the bit key because it has a different amount of bits to it for use on locks.Due to the sound of it access control system is a very misunderstood term. The easiest way to know about this is to think about it as if you have a business here in Indianapolis and you want to guard access to those who should and should not be allowed it. You can achieve this by installing an access control system which lets only those with the correct clearance or key (or card key) the ability to get in to the area, room or building. With varying security levels, access control systems utilize all types of locks, electric locks, closed circuit television, card readers, keyless entry and biometrics.A cost friendly and very strong and effective item in use today is called a strike plate, and Indianapolis locksmiths are keen to suggest these.

The strike plate is something that will add extra protection to any door and there is  bolt which will be installed on the floor or in the door jamb and is extremely effective in stopping the number method of forced entry, kicks. The strike plate will be the best choice for those who require more cost effective protection at home or work.The VATS and PATS system is seldom known by those who do not have one. The vehicle anti theft system is a common install on many of the newer model vehicles in Indianapolis and country wide and it is also called a PASS, meaning a personalized automotive security system, and PATS stands for passive anti theft system, a variant of an anti theft system for cars and trucks. With research or flipping through your cars owners manual you can find out more about these.