Padlocks

• Pressed steel - The pressed steel padlock results from two types of heavy-duty steel. Its shackle has covered within lock positions.

• Solid brass - The solid brass padlock is comparatively cheap than others. It is soft to touch because of the brass material.
• Laminated steel - This padlock prepares from thin sheets of steel which then fix to structure body block. It features a bumper of plastic for making more comfortable handling.
• Armour Encased brass - The padlock of this material encloses brass in a jacket of hardened steel. It increases protection since it does not open quickly by drilling.
• Solid Steel alloy - The solid steel alloy is more hardened than a solid brass padlock.

​Two types of padlock mechanism:

• Integrated - The padlock with integrated padlock mechanism engages tumbler and shackle.
• Modular - These padlocks are modified version. It does not combine tumbler and shackle.

• Plo-32/15 in.
• Plo-32/32 in.
• Plo-32/51 in.

Undoubtedly, padlocks are virtually used almost everywhere. The most popular types of padlock are the following:

• Laminated - The laminated is the first type of steel padlock. It consists of various pieces of metals packed with each other.
• Lockout padlocks - The purpose of making this type is for the use of lockout programs. A single key is enough to access it.
• Weather resistant - It has made from a material that is resistant to weather. It does not corrode and open quickly with the key.
• Combination - First combination lock invented by James Sargent. In this type, there are some buttons to unbolt the device.
• Combination with key control - This type of padlock mostly uses to lock the rooms in schools and gyms. It opens with the combination of keys.
• Guarded /shrouded/shielded padlocks - It consists of metal guards to protect the shackles. Bolt cutter cannot break this type of padlock.
• Breakaway shackle - It is designed for emergency situations. Breakaway shackle breaks easily by a hammer.
• Government padlocks - This padlock has constructed to meet the requirements of US government. It follows ASTM standards.
• High Security - The type used to increase the protection. It has more applications, unlike other padlock types.
• Single-post shackle padlocks - Instead of using U shaped post it works in a single post. It is for vending devices and meters.
• Wireless - The wireless padlock can be unlocked from a distance and it is useful. It comes in different shapes and physical designs.
• Bluetooth - This padlock work on a Bluetooth technology and can be controlled from your phone using an app. It is more reliable and durable padlock. 

• Keyed Alike - These keys can open all the locks present in the pack of padlocks. For a reason each key is alike.
• Keyed different - Each padlock unlocks with the unique key. There are no duplicate keys in the set of the lock.
• Master keyed - Padlock with master keyed contains a master key that opens the lock quickly. Master lock series and its key need to order at the same time.
• Rekeyable - When keys are missing, the rekeyed works in that situation.
• Interchangeable core padlocks - There is no requirement of disassembling of the core like in rekeyable. It quickly attaches to the lock like user key.
• Non-removable key - When the lock is open, the core remains to fix with the padlock.
• Reserved key system - The type of key is not for the use of the local public. However, use by big companies and government.

• Plastic - For a light security, plastic material padlocks are available. It can use where there is no tempering.
• Aluminum - The aluminum padlock has a coating of different color. It ensures lock system with color coding.
• Brass - In comparison with a plastic padlock, brass one has more longevity. Plus these are resistant to weather and cheap.
• Solid steel/case hardened steel - It is incredibly durable and uses for high protection. The solid steel has a coating of zinc or chrome.
• Stainless steel - The stainless steel padlocks are also sturdy. These locks are better than solid steel ones.
• Titanium - The lightweight and corrosion free material padlock. 

Selecting the right type of padlock brand is essential. The most famous names are:

• Stanley hardened steel padlock, 
• Medeco M3,
• Abus Granit, and
• Mul-T- lock.

A wide variety of padlock is available in online stores such as:

• Amazon
• Home Depot
• Walmart