Safe Locks and Dials

Safe Locks Built by Trusted Brands for Your Next INKAS® Safes

A security safe is nothing without its locking mechanism. When choosing a safe for your home, it is vital to ensure that your safe’s lock can withstand a burglar attack.

At INKAS® Safes, we use industry-trusted brands Sargent and Greenleaf (S & G) and La Gard Locks for our safes. By partnering with these U.S. manufacturers, every lock is built with quality and longevity, leaving you with a safe equipped with a UL-certified lock that can withstand the most persistent burglary attempts.

Safe Locks and Currently Available Types

Whether you are looking for a commercial safe or one for your home, understanding what lock options are available is one of the first steps in the buying process. Safe locks can be categorized into 4 different types: mechanical, electrical, biometric, and dual locks. Security and combination re-programming features determine how a locking mechanism will be classified.

• Mechanical Locks: use durable mechanical components to secure a safe or vault door with a series of levers or pins. Due to the simplicity of these locks, a key or tumbler is typically used to open and release the locking mechanism. However, if you need to change your combination for any reason, you will need to call a locksmith.
• Electrical Locks: one of the easiest locks to install, an electrical lock uses batteries that actuate the lock’s internal components. Due to having a number pad, combinations can easily be changed at your convenience without needing the aid of a locksmith or similar service. But since they need a constant power source, these locks can only be operated if the battery has a charge. This leaves you unable to access your items if the batteries were to die.
• Biometric Locks: for valuables needing an increased layer of security, a biometric lock is ideal. It uses thermal and optical scanners to capture your unique fingerprint to unlock and access the safe or vault door. Keys can often be stolen, lost, or duplicated, leaving your safe vulnerable to attacks, but with a biometric lock, you no longer have to remember a combination or have a specific key to access your valuables.
• Dual Locks: a system of multiple locking mechanisms that work together or separately to provide security. These locks are commonly seen on residential doors with a deadbolt and an independent mechanical lock. Due to their configuration, even if one of the locks fails during an attempted burglary, there is a secondary layer of protection with the other active lock.

Choosing the Right Type Safe Lock for Your Residential Safe

While any type of safe lock can work in a residential setting, certain locks lend more compatibility to a home safe. Electrical and mechanical locks are often popular choices due to their usability and ease of access for multiple family members. At INKAS® Safes, our residential and gun safes come with our trusted brand-name electrical locks to ensure your safe is only accessed by the people you trust.

Commercial-Grade Safe Locks to Meet Your Business Needs

Unlike a residential safe, a commercial one needs increased security measures due to the number of interactions a business has with its safe. Choosing an option of a dual lock is ideal, and ensures only trusted employees can access the contents of your business’s safe. Even during an unpredictable event, a robbery attempt, or a natural disaster, a dual-lock application allows for an increased level of security compared to a simple mechanical lock.

A Safe Lock to Meet Your Exact Security Needs

At INKAS® Safes, we care about finding you a safe that meets your security needs. Whether you have an expansive gun collection or priceless designer jewelry, we have safe lock options to meet your requirements.