Lock Technology

About Lock Technology (LTI Tools)

For more than three decades, Lock Technology, Inc. (LTI Tools) has been engineering problem-solving, time-saving tools built specifically for professional technicians. Headquartered in Naperville, Illinois and now part of the Milton Industries Specialty Tool Group, LTI Tools has earned a reputation for designing products that address the real-world frustrations found in busy repair shops — tools that are developed with working technicians and tested in actual shop environments before they ever hit the market.

The brand's reach extends well beyond the local garage. LTI Tools distributes its products worldwide, serving the automotive, locksmith, security, towing, and specialty trades. That global footprint is a direct reflection of the brand's core philosophy: if a job is worth doing, there should be a smarter tool for it. LTI even offers a royalty program for outside inventors, licensing new tool ideas and bringing the best concepts to market — a practice that keeps their catalog fresh and responsive to evolving technician needs.

LTI Tools' catalog spans more than 600 products across a wide array of professional categories. Their wheel bearing and hub assembly tools are among their most recognized offerings, with vehicle-specific and universal designs engineered to safely remove frozen, corroded, or seized hub assemblies without damaging surrounding components. For professionals working in tight spaces or on stubborn fasteners, their socket sets — including the innovative Shockit™ and Twist Socket lines — deliver the kind of torque and grip that standard sockets simply can't match.

Equally important to LTI's lineup are its hand tools. Their hand punches, machined from high-quality alloy steel with a shot blast finish, are built for durability and precision in demanding shop conditions. On the brake service side, LTI's brake spring pliers simplify the notoriously fiddly task of connecting rear drum brake return springs, with the award-winning LT890 Truck Brake Spring Tool earning a PTEN Innovation Award for its one-hand operation design. For locksmith and automotive security work, LTI also offers specialized ignition lock cylinder tools that allow technicians to service or bypass ignition systems non-destructively — a critical capability for locksmiths and dealership service departments alike.

Whether you're a flat-rate technician looking to shave time off a wheel bearing job, a locksmith needing reliable ignition service tools, or a fleet shop tackling heavy-duty drum brakes, Lock Technology's LTI Tools line delivers the specialized solutions that make difficult jobs faster, safer, and less frustrating.