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What is the best way to secure a suitcase whilst traveling?

A small combination padlock is an ideal way to secure your suitcase whilst traveling. Many suitcases have the addition of small loops at the base of the zip tabs, specifically designed so you can add a padlock to secure your case. If your suitcase doesn’t have these loops then you may still be able to […]

What are insurance rated CEN padlocks and does price matter?

CEN grades are security ratings for padlocks. Often insurance companies will tell you that your padlock needs to conform to a certain CEN grade. Grading goes from 1 to a maximum of 6. This does not mean that a CEN 6 is six times stronger than a CEN 1, it means it is 720 times […]

What is the best padlock to secure a garden storage locker?

To secure a garden storage locker you often need an extra-wide yet long shackled padlock to secure the fitting. Many of these lockers will need a padlock that has a shackle up to 50mm wide and 100mm long yet with a diameter not thicker than 15mm. A tough ask but here are some solutions. As […]