How to Choose a Proper Padlock？

You'll need a padlock for one of two reasons: to prevent theft or to prohibit illegal entry to a place or object. Here’re the main points to help you make the right choice:

1. What is the value of the thing you want to protect?

2. Consider what the padlock will be used with, not just the padlock itself.

3. Is there a specific insurance rating that the padlock must meet?

4. Is the padlock suitable for the job?

5. Do you require any unique keying options?

1. What is the value of the thing you want to protect?

If it's precious, thieves or burglars will be more determined to get it, therefore invest in a high-end High-Security padlock. Consider it like insurance that you only have to pay for once (rather than every year!) If the item isn't particularly expensive, the risk of theft is reduced, thus use a lower-grade 'cheaper' padlock.

2. Consider what the padlock will be used with, not just the padlock itself.

Is the chain or hasp sufficiently strong? Are the door and frame strong enough to support the hasp? ...and does the security rating of the padlock you wish to employ match the surrounding structures and components? Consider the perceived value of the item you want to secure once more. It's pointless to buy a military-grade 'Rotalok' to use with a B&Q garden shed hasp or chain.

3. Is there a specific insurance rating that the padlock must meet?

Insurers sometimes demand that a padlock meet the 'Sold Secure' or 'CEN' security criteria. In most cases, your insurer will additionally state the level of ratings necessary, such as Sold Secure Gold, Silver, or Bronze (equates to the European CEN ratings; 5, 4, or 3 respectively). Even the lowest of these criteria are unlikely to be met by a padlock with a shackle thickness of less than 11mm.

4. Is the padlock suitable for the job?

When it comes to padlock performance or effectiveness, size isn't always a trustworthy predictor, but pairing a flimsy 40mm padlock with a bulky hasp, or vice versa, wouldn't look good.

5. Do you require any unique keying options?

Consider 'Master Keying' or 'Keyed Alike' choices if you have a large number of padlocks to manage. Unauthorized key duplication is less likely using the 'Restricted Key' option (cutting). If a large number of persons need to be able to open a padlock, a combination padlock may be a better option than a key locking padlock, which would require you to distribute keys to a large number of people. Combination padlocks are only ideal for low-level security applications, so keep that in mind.

WUXI GMB International Corporation, which was established in 2005, is a major exporter and professional provider of door hardware goods such as lock bodies, door handles, lock cylinders, padlocks, door hinges, ball-bearing slides, and other furniture hardware. GMB has created long-term commercial relationships with key organizations in numerous countries and regions, thanks to a strong foundation in the hardware locks industry spanning over 15 years. Year after year, the WUXI GMB business has grown and our volume has increased. We have been focusing on market exploitation and cultivation, as well as developing, designing, and manufacturing high-quality products.