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Padlocks vs Disc Locks: What’s the Difference?

August 3, 2022 | Locks

Most shackle-style locks are classified as either a padlock or disc lock. The shackle is a removable part of a lock. Unlocking a lock will open the shackle, whereas locking it will close the shackle. While padlocks and disc locks … Read More

Keyed Different vs Keyed Alike Padlocks

March 21, 2022 | Padlocks

When purchasing padlocks in bulk, one of the decisions you’ll have to make is whether to choose keyed different or keyed alike. All padlocks require the use of a key to open. They don’t have a combination dial. Rather, padlocks … Read More