Things to consider when choosing a padlock

Have you been to the store to buy a padlock recently ? Before, there may have been a few different options, with mostly the same style. Now, however, there are combination padlocks, master padlocks, weatherproof padlocks and even keyed alike padlocks. Choosing one of these without any previous use experience can be daunting, especially if you don’t understand why some are more expensive than others and may the staff are not as supportive as the Tenacity Locks Ltd’s sales staff.

Make sure you read through the customer reviews before you buy any particular padlock though. Perhaps this is the most honest piece of information you’ll read as far as how the lock endured the local weather or how long it held up under regular use.

1.The metal used to make the padlock

You might also want to know what metal or material these padlocks are manufactured from. Some of these are definitely going to be stronger than others in terms of resisting the efforts of burglars and criminals to break them. If you need help figuring out what a lock is made of, you can talk to the staff on hand or simply read the back of the packaging.

 2. The complexity of the key profile

The more complex a key profile is the more difficult and expensive it is for one to duplicate. This will usually deter one from duplicating your key due to the inconveniences involved. Complex key profiles also make padlocks difficult to pick hence better securing your property in your absence.

 3.  Reputation

It is important to consider the reputation for whatever brand of padlocks that you choose. For example, viro and yale padlocks have passed the test of time and are widely known as durable, strong, hard-to-pick and long-lasting padlocks.
 
4. Type of door used 

Some padlocks best suit in particular types of doors. It is very important to consider what type of a door you have at your premises when purchasing a padlock. For example, roller shutter doors best work with armoured padlocks (closed sideways)

5. Purpose of the padlocks

When purchasing a lock, it is important to consider whether or not you need it for residential or commercial purposes. Some padlocks are better suited for residential use while some are institutional heavy-duty and high-security keys.
 
6. Weather Conditions under which you use the padlocks

When using a padlock under extreme weather conditions, it is important to use the laminated weather-proof padlocks. This is due to the fact that the conventional padlocks become rusty and start jamming when used under extreme weather conditions. Examples of laminated weather-proof padlocks are the laminated yale padlocks.
 
Some people may wonder if padlocks are worth the cost, especially if burglars have tools to simply cut them off the chain. First, remember that not everyone has a tool like that in their back pocket. Criminals will see this as a warning that you’ve taken the time to secure your property overall.

This could be enough to make them look elsewhere for an easy score. Even if the criminals do remove your lock illegally, you’ll have the remnants to show your insurance company that you weren’t negligent and that your claim is legitimate.

Criminals also know that anyone who takes the time to put a good lock on is going to protect their property in other ways as well. If your security padlock causes someone to walk away completely, then it’s done the job of the entire security system simply by being there

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