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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.

We've also created a concise guide with the most commonly asked questions to download and print here:

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, […]

Which range of high security padlocks cover different needs?

When you have a site that requires high-security padlocks but with different sizes and key options it can be hard to know where to start. Selecting a range of padlocks like the Abus 83 series could be the answer. You know you are getting great quality across all the padlocks and can select the right […]

A guide to Sold Secure Padlocks

Sold Secure is one of a number of testing standards for locks and padlocks. You will see the name or logo on many bike locks and very occasionally on padlocks. Sometimes your insurance company might specifically ask you for a padlock with a Sold Secure rating of Bronze, Silver or Gold. The standard was originally […]

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. […]

What is meant by ‘Sold Secure’ or ‘Secure By Design’?

Sold Secure or Secure By Design are testing standards often quoted by Police and insurance companies when giving advice on selecting padlocks. Here we explain what they mean. Unfortunately this is a mistake on behalf of the Police and insurance companies. A few years ago a specification was written that included advice for locks and […]

Which padlock does my insurance company require?

Your insurance company is likely to ask you for one of the following padlocks: 1. You must have a 5 lever padlock 2. You must have a closed shackle padlock 3. You must have a CEN graded padlock of 3 or more 4. You must have a Sold Secure padlock It is firstly important to […]