Expert Locksmith:
Dan Melia

At Expert Security in Dublin city centre, our locksmiths have a great working knowledge of locks and safes and therefore can do the job more professionally and save you the end user money and difficulties in the long term.

Our locksmiths know how the inners of a lock work, the problems within that cause lock outs and how to open them non-destructively or with minimum damage to a door if drilling is absolutely necessary.

Product knowledge is paramount to fitting or upgrading a new lock. Knowledge of European standards for security and fire or emergency exits is necessary in order for a lock to meet building and insurance requirements.

Locxis Key

Security and more importantly safe egress in the event of a fire or other type of emergency should be  considered when supplying or fitting a lock or panic hardware. 

 Patented keys offer the best protection against unauthorised key duplication. A patented key system can  be registered to a specific user(s) and only the nominated person can authorise keys or replacement locks  for a security or master key system.

Expert Security are the main “Locxis” security key system dealer in Ireland. “Locxis” offers protection  against unauthorised key cutting and 3D printing to protect you and your property.

eurograde safe

Expert Security and their specialised safe division “ SafesDirect2U” are experts in Dublin in specifying and installing safes to eurograde standards and specifications. Proper installation for safes and complying to insurance requirements are necessary to secure cash and valuables.

Proper fire rating to protect  documents and discs in the event of a fire could be the difference in losing all your business and financial records.

Access Control

Wireless access control is a cost effective way to control who and when enters a door. There is no hard wiring as the locks are powered by battery and operated by a card or fob like traditional access control systems.

Expert Security are main agents for Simons- Voss electronic handles and cylinders and RB electronic key systems for padlocks, cam locks and door cylinders.

Simply replace a cylinder or fit new handles and you have an instant access control system which you can move from door to door with minimum labour time.

By using Expert Security, you are guaranteed the latest innovative security products to secure your home and business. 

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3D is a new technology that will revolutionise many industries including the locksmith and security industries.  3D printing is probably the biggest technological advance since The Internet. 3D printers can produce an item once scanned. Although plastic is the most common material used now, there are some 3D printers copying with steel and titanium and this will become more common. 3D printers don’t mill but build up an exact replica of what is scanned to the exact specification using a special formulating fluid that hardens.

Much like the way a regular printer uses toner cartridges. In 5 years’ time most homes will have a 3D printer as they currently cost around £800 but are expected to drop dramatically in price making them affordable for most households to create any object like a plate, a doll or even for Key Cutting!

By scanning  keys with a smartphone, an image can be uploaded  to a 3D printer to produce a copy of a key when required.

Probably the only keys secure from this technology will be those with floating pins or electronic chips as nearly all other keys will be replicated exactly by a scanner and copied to the nearest micrometre

Already a company in New York is advertising an app to download a copy of your key. If you are locked out, you simply go to a local store and they will print you off a new key for $15.

What does this mean

1) DIY Key Cutting – Homeowners locked out may be able to download a copy of their key and print it off on their neighbours 3D home printer.

2) Many restricted and patented security lock systems will be compromised by taking a digital photograph on their smart phone to print off a master key.

3) Keys can be copied without the owner being aware. Employees will be able to copy master keys or safe keys, Any key left down could be scanned and copied without the owner being aware of it. Scary !!!

Now is the time to start thinking and planning ahead as to how this will affect you and your security.

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