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Well that depends on what you intend it to be used for. As a guide you would probably regard the most secure padlock as the best. Others might regard the one most likely to resist the weather and give a long life of service as the best. For these reasons we’ll give you what we […]
Some of you may have been somewhere where there are loads of padlocks locked in one place on a bridge, gate, arch etc. These are what we call Love Padlocks. When you get married or start a relationship you take a lock, the stronger and more weatherproof the better, write or engrave you name on […]
Putting super glue into padlock is a common problem and 99% of the time it is local children causing mischief without appreciating the problems it can cause. Here are some tips on how to prevent it and how to deal with it if it does happen. Prevention 1. Soak in Diesel: The number one way […]
Every year we get a number of enquiries asking for advice on dealing with this so here are a few hints and tips. Padlocks and the cold don’t go terribly well together. All padlocks, especially combination locks, use complex mechanisms with springs, pins and bars. These all expand and contract with a change in temperature and […]
There are various bodies surrounding the padlock market including locksmith associations, manufacturers and testing institutes. We’ve produced this page in an attempt to have them all on one place. The UK Locksmiths Association UK Locksmiths Association provide intensive two day and three day Locksmithing courses including benefits for its members including industry news and advice. […]
The simple answer is no. The mechanism of a combination padlock is such that it cannot be as strong as a keyed padlock. A combination padlock can also be cracked over time simply be trying each code in turn. Rarely will an insurance company cover you when using a combination padlock. They are however hugely […]
Any padlock can be picked but some more easily than others. At the top end, they are near impossible for even the most experienced lock-smiths to pick and even then, it could take hours. Within a padlock are spring-loaded pins of different lengths. These are pushed up when the key is placed into the lock […]
Padlocks come in many shapes and sizes each with their own properties to increase security, make them more convenient to use or protect them from the weather. Here we explain their merits and what makes them ideal for different situations. The Closed Shackle Padlock A common design is the closed shackle padlock. This means that […]
A disc, discus or round padlock is disc-shaped and has a curved shackle that goes right the way around its circumference. Due to their design, they have the status and security rating of a closed shackle padlock. They were initially designed to be used directly in conjunction with a hasp and staple. This means the […]