Restricted Padlocks

A padlock that uses a key that is very difficult to copy or is unique to your lock is known as a restricted or protected keyway. Clearly this is very useful if you're giving out many copies to staff or members and you want to ensure they're not making copies. There are partially restricted padlocks and those which are fully restricted:

Partially Restricted

Fully Restricted

FAQs

Restricted padlocks ensure that the keys to operate your padlock cannot be copied and are protected by law against anyone attempting to do so.

These patented systems are registered to Nothing But Padlocks by the manufacturer and subsequently issued to you in the form of our records and the code card provided with the padlock.

Additional padlocks and keys can only be ordered by the account holder to whom the code is registered, unless written authorisation is received by the account holder, any additonal orders for padlocks or keys can only be delivered to the account holder's address.

High Security padlocks refer to the number of key cuts available, the lenth of time it takes to cut through the shackle and how long the padlock takes to pick - these are the criteria that are required to atribute a CEN rating to a padlock.

No, certain industries need to ensure that keys cannot be replicated and that codes for each section need to be recorded for safety.

Restricted padlocks are available from just 40mm body widths but a recorded master key suite may suit your requirements better. Please contact one of our experts on 0151 286 8606 or info@padlocks.co.uk to discuss in greater detail.

This means that the keyway has been patented by the manufacturer. In principle it is illegal to produce copies of the key blank. This makes anyone willing to do so liable in a civil court.

So in the real world, a dodgy locksmith or company would probably not risk copying the key blank and therefore couldn't copy the key should someone ask them to. It means that they'd have to register with the manufacturer who, in theory, would ensure they are reputable.

If this is the sort of protection you require then choose a "Fully Restricted Padlock" from this section.

Partially Restricted Padlocks

Partially Restricted padlocks come with a code card that is used to obtain copies. It identifies the cut but doesn't stop a locksmith with a suitable machine from copying the key without the card. Don't let this deter you though. The ABUS Granit locks are excellent and not that many locksmiths will have the ability to copy an ABUS Plus key even if they were willing to copy it without the code card. However, If you need additional protection see below for Fully Restricted padlocks.

The world leading Granit Padlock uses an ABUS Plus disk cylinder with 250,000 key variations and keys that are difficult to copy. The shackle and body...

The long shackle version of our world leading Granit Padlock uses an ABUS Plus disk cylinder with 250,000 key variations and keys that cannot be copie...

The world leading Granit Padlock uses an ABUS Plus disk cylinder with 250,000 key variations and keys that cannot be copied. The shackle and body are ...

This is the first ever high security marine grade padlock on the market and we are lucky enough to be the first to supply it to the UK with our stro...

This padlock is built to the same specification as our high security Diskus Padlocks but including the addition of the ABUS Plus mechanism with 250,00...

Fully Restricted Padlocks

Like a partially restricted lock, these fully restricted padlocks (aka a patented padlock), have a code card which is required to copy a key or order more locks in the future. However, unlike the partially restricted locks, they are legally patented which makes it illegal to copy the keys or locks without seeing proof of your ownership first. This additional protection is reflected in the higher price of these Restricted / Patented Padlocks.

These ABUS Granit locks are in the 5th Generation and now available with a key profile and security card that is Fully Restricted! This is a big devel...

The ABUS Extreme series is a very popular lock since it is both highly secure and weatherproof. It is therefore a good choice as a restricted lock. Th...

This is the closed shackle version of the new Extreme range by ABUS. It also uses the patented curved Y-keyway that the open shackle restricted locks ...

The ABUS Rock is about as strong as it gets with a CEN 5 insurance rating. On top of that, it has the unique protection of the Pfaffenhain Y-Cylinder....

Please order here if you require additional keys for your restricted padlock order or the ABUS CEN 6 Rock Padlock. If you need extra or replacement ke...

Restricted Padlocks

Partially Restricted Padlocks

ABUS Granit Plus Padlock

Long Shackle High Security Granit Padlock

High Security Closed Shackle Granit Plus Padlocks

High Security Marine Padlock

Ultra High Security Diskus Plus Padlocks

Fully Restricted Padlocks

ABUS Granit Plus (Fully Restricted Ad-On)

Extreme Padlocks (Restricted)

Closed Shackle Extreme Padlocks (Restricted)

ABUS Rock (Restricted)

Restricted Keys