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Is there a high security padlock that copes in all weathers?

A good quality, high-security padlock that is great in all weathers is the Abus Extreme 83WP series. The combined use of the specialist weatherproof treatment coating from the Abus Granit range and the nano-protect treatment from the Abus 41 series, gives this padlock great protection for use in exposed environments. The hardened alloy steel shackles, […]

What is the BS EN 12320 Padlock Grade?

BS EN 12320 is the UK equivalent and watered down grading system similar to that of the CEN Grades created by the Association of Building Hardware Manufacturers. It aims to provider the reader with a concise document which includes a summary of relevant sections from the European standard. Download your original copy here (800kb) The […]

What is the CEN grade and how does it relate to padlocks?

CEN grade is a testing standard for padlocks and stands for Central European Norm. Major padlock manufacturers came together to devise a testing standard that was relevant to padlocks. Before this testing system was brought in, some insurance companies tried to use the door lock and safe standards but it simply did not work. You […]