The customers of Spring Valley are dependent on key duplicates that can work reliably once and every time. To improve our quality checks, our staff has been giving regular quality checks to make sure that every copy fits exactly to the tolerance your lock needs.
Old keys that have frayed teeth, scratches, or other bends due to wear and tear may cause inaccuracy when duplicating. The temperature shift may also influence the ease of a key insertion and this is mostly in old or well-used lock cylinders. Each original key is considered in detail and the conditions that may undermine the accuracy of the final copy are considered.
Once we have cut every copy, then we check the alignment, spacing, depth of ridges and finish the edges to ensure smooth operation. This minimizes the exasperations of sticking, jamming, or half-turn-up-half-turn–problems, which are frequent with a duplicate that is even half out.
Storing well ensures that there is no bending, contamination, or scratching, the issue that is more pronounced in hot climates such as Spring Valley. We advise the customers on how to store their spare keys in order to remain clean, straight and perfectly fitting their locks even after several years.
When our team has the relevant diagnostics, they are able to trace the right location and restore functionality within a very short time.
The most obvious problems are that keys have had years of constant usage. Duplication can be less predictable due to worn patterns, metal fatigue or minor distortions. Our group then analyzes each of the keys, and it decides whether to polish, reshape or create a code based key, based on future reliability.
The climate of Spring Valley may also impact the process. Hillside dust, shifts in temperature that introduce changes in how metals expand, and changes in the outdoors into indoors are some of the factors that contribute to the interaction of keys with lock pins. This early identification of these factors results in duplicates that remain consistent when used regularly.
Before using a brand-new copy of a key, one should ensure that it works well and it fits the internal pattern of your lock. Due to the possibility of frustrating lock jamming, broken cylinders, and unanticipated difficulties with access, a brief inspection would save some time and inconvenience.
A simple moment of checking and testing your duplicate will save you the hassle of wearing your locks too early and you will always be assured of reliable access whenever you require it.
The spare keys are more reliable to be kept and maintained when they are not in the presence of moisture, pressure of bending, and rough surfaces. Having a special key organizer, safe, or protective pouch can help a lot to increase the life of the key.
In the case of families and companies that have multiple users, labeling or color coding spares can eliminate cross contamination between keys as well as avoid unnecessary wear. The use of simple storage habits can usually be significant in terms of daily convenience and overall lock performance.
Contact us today to ask a question, get a free quote, or schedule an appointment.
Give us a call and we can pay you a quick visit and discuss your key type with you, or provide advice on how to make the access more convenient in your household.
Our team is willing to deliver accurate and reliable results every time you require new keys. We are here to ensure your house is safe and your day-to-day activities are not hectic.
