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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. There are, to be sure, many different words and job descriptions in the locksmith industry and there will be many who want to have a finer understanding about them. The following definitions will be something that many will like, but it will also be something that comes in handy when the time comes that you need locksmith assistance in 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 while one key works for each individual lock, the master key is set to work on all of them in a given place. There are a lot of people who feel that a master key is a skeleton key and due to this it seems logical to add the definition of one of them so to clear up any confusion. Cut thin to bypass the wards in a warded lock, the skeleton key is actually a warded lock key, and it is also a bit key that simply means it has one or more bits cut in to the key.Due to the sound of it access control system is a very misunderstood term. It is actually pretty easy to get when you look at it like this, let’s say you have an Indianapolis business and the best way to control security is to be able to have a system in place that lets only those that can be in a place, be able to enter. This will be something you can do with an access control system which allows those who have the appropriate clearance, or permission, to enter and sometimes, even exit. An access control system can range in security level from low to high with locks, biometrics such as finger prints and eye scans, keyless entry and CCTV.

A popular item in use frequently for its effectiveness and low cost is called a strike plate, and Indianapolis locksmiths are keen to suggest these. The strike will strengthen a doors defenses and has a bolt which is installed in the jamb or floor and is extremely effective in stopping the number method of forced entry, kicks. Strike plates are going to be a benefit for anyone needing commercial or residential, cost friendly and effective increased security.VATS and Pats are words, actually anagrams, that will not sounds familiar to most, unless they have one. The vehicle anti theft system is a common install on the more current trucks and cars of today in Indianapolis and other cities, and can also be called a PASS, which is a  personalized automotive security system, and the other security system is a PATS, which means passive anti theft system. There is a lot of info about these systems and you can also simply consult your automobiles manual.