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What is the best padlock to lock a garden shed?

  The best padlock to lock up your shed will need to be weatherproof and suitable for the job in hand. Here are some tips to help you decide what type of padlock you should consider. As the padlock will be used outdoors, people often presume that you need to use a marine grade padlock. […]

Which high security padlocks meet CEN 5/6 insurance ratings?

Squire’s high security Stronghold padlocks head up their CEN rated range meeting CEN 5 or 6 respectively. If you are looking for a high security padlock that meets many insurance company requirements, then the Squire Stronghold range could be just the thing. They are available in key differ or keyed alike options in both the […]

What is the best padlocks to lock site toolbox?

Most site toolboxes have cut-aways for two padlocks. By using keyed alike padlocks you could have both padlocks that open with the same key. Where you have sites with multiple boxes we are able to offer different colour padlocks or the option of engraving for easy identification.   If your box fittings can take a […]

The best way to secure a motorbike with padlock and chain

The best method to secure your motorbike is to combine a number of security measures such as disc locks, security chain and padlock. This can also include the use of a ground anchor when looking for a more permanent security fixture when parked up at home. Your bike may well have come with a steering […]

What is the best way to securely lock up my bike?

The best way to secure your bike, both at home and when you are out, will depend on a number of things. Firstly, where you are leaving the bike, the type of bike you have and even how long you are going to be away from it. Whether you have a top racing bike or […]

How can I work out which padlock fits my shipping container?

We often get asked for padlocks that fit a standard container. To work out which padlock will fit then it is best to start with a look at the fittings on your container. At first glance containers may look all the same, however, the fittings on the containers can vary enormously. If you have not […]

Which outdoor padlock is best to lock ladders to a vehicle?

Many working sites now require ladders to be secured to any vehicles carrying them and where holes on roof brackets are often only about 7mm wide, the outdoor padlocks need to be quite small. These padlocks are ideal for the job. Any of these options can be supplied as key differ or keyed alike so […]

What is the best all-purpose weatherproof padlock?

The weatherproof Abus Eterna laminated 41 series is a good quality multi-purpose padlock that is robust enough to be used outdoors and yet still suitable for use indoors. Available in a number of sizes it easily suited to many applications. The Abus 41 series are available as an off the shelf product but they can […]

What is the best weatherproof padlock for a beach hut?

As beach huts are placed right on the coast you would need to use a fully marine grade padlock making the Abus 24IB/60 an ideal choice. This weatherproof padlock is secure but not too obvious so will help deter thieves from breaking into the beach hut. The Abus 24IB/60 Diskus padlock is ideal by the […]

What is the best combination padlock to use by the sea?

An ideal combination padlock for use by the sea is the Squire CP40S. A medium security combination padlock that has been designed especially for salty marine environments. The solid plastic body and stainless steel shackle offers great protection against the common problem of rust. It has four decent size dials so it can be easier […]