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Can I weld a padlock to a chain?

Q: We have purchased several padlocks from you to secure our tennis courts. The problem is some members forget to lock the gate when they leave and then the padlock gets stolen. Do you have a solution? What we need is a padlock with a secure chain attached to it that can’t be removed. A: […]

What is the best way to beat CO2 freezing of padlocks to gain access?

There have been some cases where thieves have used CO2 to freeze and then smash off a normal brass padlock to gain access. Using a high-quality padlock with ball bearing locking mechanism will give greater strength against this kind of attack than the normal brass padlocks. We had a customer contact us regarding this very […]

Which outdoor combination padlock can also open with a key?

We are often asked for an outdoor combination padlock that can also be opened with a key. Currently, the combination padlocks with override keys are generally made for use indoors. A very handy solution to this dilemma is to have a keyed padlock and use a combination lockbox to store the key. This allows you […]