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Padlocks Technical Advice Centre

This is our dedicated help, advice and testing results section for padlocks. Every time we get a good question from a customer, or asked to test a product, then we post the answer or results here. Use the list of Categories or the Search Box below to find the answer you're looking for. Don't worry you can get back to your basket our products by clicking our logo above.

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Is there a list of useful resources and links for padlocks?

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. […]

Should I be worried about my padlock being picked?

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 […]