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Padlocks Technical Advice Centre

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Stainless VS. Hardened Padlocks

What is the difference between a padlock that uses a steel shackle and one that uses a stainless steel shackle. You sell normal brass padlocks and a marine grade brass padlocks. They look the same but what is the difference? Yes in many of our locks we sell the standard and marine versions. As you […]

Can the shackle be completely removed from a Granit padlock?

We have bought a number of Granit Padlocks for shipping containers and they have lock boxes enclosing the padlock. Is it possible to remove the shackle to make it easier to fit the lock? Anonymous Customer Granit locks are very popular for shipping containers for this very reason. The lock uses a ball bearing to […]

What is the best lubricant for a padlock?

This is a very common question and often the mostly commonly used type, WD40, is the wrong choice. I’d be rich by now if I had £1 for every time a customer had told me their lock was still sticky only after a month of using WD40. The problem is that it simply drains out […]

Which key retaining padlock can be changed to be snap-shut?

Not all high-security padlocks will be able to be converted to the snap-shut option but a great example of one that can be is the Abus Extreme series. When you buy a high-security padlock they are often key retaining as standard rather than snap-shut. As the name suggests, when you open the padlock the key […]

What is the best way to make a discus padlock more secure?

Discus padlocks are quite secure already but sometimes they need extra protection when used in locations that have a higher risk of attack. The addition of a shroud with keyhole access is an ideal solution. This solution was used by Lincolnshire City Council when they wanted to make their existing set for the parking meters […]

What is the best equivalent for the old Abus Buffo locks?

The Abus Buffo padlocks were discontinued several years ago and replaced by the Abus 23 series Discus padlocks. It is basically the same lock and the entry-level standard for Abus Discus locks. However, it still appears to be better than almost all other disc locks on the market, even if this is their cheapest version. […]

How do you choose a padlock for lockers with Cam Latches?

Is your locker fitting causing you issues? Choosing a padlock for your locker should be easy. Surely if it goes onto the fitting on your locker and you can close it, then job done! Well, it may not be that straightforward. Lockers are fitted with either Cam Latches or hasp and staple, which are then […]

How to prevent and remove superglue from a padlock?

Putting super glue into padlock is a common problem and 99% of the time it is local children causing mischief without appreciating the problems it can cause. Here are some tips on how to prevent it and how to deal with it if it does happen. Prevention 1. Soak in Diesel: The number one way […]