![]() ![]() Restricted keyway- With restricted keyway locks, keys can’t be copied without the express permission of the owner. You won't don’t need to worry about this if you’re buying a single padlock. ![]() Master-keyed - Sets of master-keyed locks are keyed-to-differ but the set also comes with an overriding master key that will open all the locks. It’s somewhat unlikely then in that particular scenario that somebody else who buys the same lock model as you will have a copy of your key. This means that only 1 out of every 200 locks purchased will have the same key. For a batch of say, a thousand locks, the manufacturer may create 200 unique key patterns. Keyed-to-differ – This is a safer option than keyed-alike. The number of locks in each set can vary greatly and each set uses a different key. Keyed-alike – Some sets of locks are ‘keyed-alike’, so that one key can open all the locks within the set. These cheaper disc locks can be busted open with a hammer by striking on the seam where the two halves are joined. With the correct set up, the exposed part of the shackle is completely covered by the staple, making it impossible to access the shackle with cutting tools.ĭespite the protection they afford to the shackle, disc padlocks do have shallow keyholes and are therefore vulnerable to picking or drilling out of the locking mechanism.Īlso, a lot of budget disc padlocks are now flooding the marketplace and these are a lot less secure than the original design. The shackle in disc padlocks is not spring-loaded like in conventional padlocks.ĭisc padlocks were originally designed to be used with a hasp and staple fixing. Many consider them to be the industry standard.Īs the name suggests, they’re shaped like a disc, with a curved shackle that runs around the entire circumference, enclosed by two opposing metal cases that are welded together. We'll discuss all the factors that you need to consider when choosing the right padlock for travelling with and by the end of the article, our aim is that you’ll be well enough informed to be able to choose a padlock on your own.ĭisc padlocks are popular for securing doors, bicycles chains/cables and public storage areas. ![]() There are so many different designs, shapes, sizes, materials and other variables, which make the entire matter so confusing.Īnd what exactly should you be looking for in a padlock that's suitable for travel? The requirements for a travel padlock are different to those for a padlock designed for securing a warehouse or a garden shed for example.ĭon’t worry, we’ve got you covered with this article. The trouble is, when you start looking into purchasing a room padlock for travel, the task of choosing one can be completely overwhelming. In other words, you can't be sure that you're the only person that has the means to open that padlock. This is because the hotel itself probably has a spare key for the padlock, previous guests may have made copies of the padlock key and the lock itself might not be very reliable. If you didn't read that article, the reason you need to carry your own padlock is that many guesthouses and hotels have padlock-secured rooms and you can't really trust a padlock that's provided to you the receptionist. If you’ve already read our article on how to prevent room theft while travelling, you should fully understand the importance of carrying your own room padlock when travelling. ![]()
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