Western Lock Services

🔐 A Better Solution for a Busy Business

We recently helped out one of our tradie clients who was having ongoing issues with their front entry door.

The existing handle had taken a bit of a beating over the years (as busy workshop and office doors often do!), and the team wanted a more secure and convenient keyless entry solution.

After assessing the door, we recommended the Schlage Artus Smart Lock in Satin Nickel (Silver). Because this was a narrow-profile aluminium door, the Artus was the perfect fit where many other digital locks simply wouldn't work.

✅ No more worrying about lost keys
✅ Easy PIN code access for staff
✅ Backup key and key tag options available
✅ Manage access through the Schlage Breeze app
✅ Create temporary or permanent access codes for staff and contractors
✅ Built-in alarm feature that activates after repeated incorrect code attempts
✅ Modern, professional look that suits commercial premises

For businesses, one of the biggest advantages is being able to control who has access without the hassle and cost of cutting keys every time staff change. Simply update or remove a code and you're done.

This installation gave our client a stronger, smarter, and much more user-friendly entry solution that should stand up to the daily wear and tear of a busy workplace.

📞 Need a keyless entry solution for your business, workshop, office, school, or home?

Give the team at Western Lock Services a call.

📍 138 Royal Road, Massey
📞 09 832 7602
📧 [email protected]
🌐 westernlock.co.nz

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🐶🔐 Head of Security doing his daily inspection…

Phil was just making sure Bevan was doing everything by the book today 😂

Between the two of them, not much gets past the front door around here. One fixes the locks… the other supervises and accepts payment in pats and snacks.

Safe to say Phil takes his role at Western Lock Services very seriously. 🐾

🛠️ Throwback Tuesday! 🛠️

We come across some pretty old locks in our line of work… but this one definitely takes us back to the 50’s 😅

This front door lock is nearly 80 years old, and while parts and keys for locks like this aren’t exactly sitting on the shelf anymore, that doesn’t mean they can’t still be worked on.

For this job, we rekeyed the existing lock and supplied new keys — keeping the original hardware going strong. 🔑

Older locks can be a lot trickier to work on, requiring more time, patience, and experience, but with the right knowledge and tools, many of them can still be repaired, serviced, or rekeyed rather than replaced.

They definitely don’t make them like they used to!

🔧 Thursday Tools of the Trade 🔧

When it comes to locksmithing and door hardware work, having the right tools isn’t just helpful — it’s essential. The difference between a quick, clean job and a frustrating one often comes down to having the correct gear for the task at hand.

At Western Lock Services, we’re equipped with a wide range of professional tools to handle just about anything on-site, including:

🔩 Drills & drivers – for precise fitting and installation
🔨 Hammers & hand tools – for controlled adjustment and setup
🔐 Specialist locksmith tools – picks, shims, and diagnostic tools for lock work
🗝️ Key cutting machines – for accurate key duplication on the spot
🚪 Mortising tools – for clean, professional door preparation and hardware fitting
🪚 Impressioning files & fine hand tools – for detailed adjustments and precision work

Each tool has a purpose, and knowing when and how to use them properly is what ensures a quality finish, every time.

It’s not just about fixing the problem — it’s about doing the job right, with care, accuracy, and the right equipment for the task.

📞 Western Lock Services - 09 832 7602
📧 [email protected]
📍 138 Royal Road, Massey
🔧 westernlock.co.nz