2. Not all locks are created equal and that holds true
for Padlocks. You can purchase padlocks from
$1.50 all the way up to $150.00 per lock. So
what is the difference? In the example above
the padlocks will range from mechanical to
electronic and from small to large.
3. There are many other considerations when choosing a
padlock such as; what is the padlock size, how large is
the shackle, what material is the padlock body and
shackle made of, and what type of lock cylinder does the
padlock have. The first three concern the physical
security of the padlock. The last item, the lock cylinder, is
one of the most important yet one of the most
overlooked.
4. If the lock cylinder is not secure it could be subject to
picking, pulling or other forms of attack. CobraLock has
come up with a very unique and patented padlock that
allows the user to choose their level of security. This was
accomplished by manufacturing a padlock body that
accepts standard cam locks or vending locks. As the
security level of the lock cylinder increases so does the
price of the padlock.
5. Lock Cylinders:
Some of the lock cylinders that the CobraLock Padlock
accepts are Cobra7, CobraMatic7, Abloy and Medeco.
All of these are protected by U.S. Patents and when
combined with the CobraLock Padlock the complete
Padlock becomes patented.
6. When choosing a padlock lock cylinder
consider the following:
Where will the padlock be used (the shed in
your backyard or the back of a delivery truck)?
What will the padlock secure (lawn equipment
or a truck full of electronics)?
Will the padlock be indoors or outdoors?
Type of "Key Control" that you require?
7. When buying padlocks you should
consider the following:
Where will the padlock be used (indoors or outdoors)?
What size should the padlock be?
What should the padlock body and shackle be made of?
What size (length and diameter) should the shackle be?
What type of lock cylinder should be used?
8. When you walk into the "Big Box Stores" to purchase a
padlock you will be given a wide choice of different size
padlocks. You will be able to go through the list above
and find a padlock to meet your needs, that is everything
except the most important, the lock cylinder. You will
have a limited choice of different key codes to choose
from. There is a very good chance that many people will
have the same key to open the brand new padlock you
just purchased.
So remember, when purchasing a padlock, think about the
lock cylinder, without YOU controlling the key codes you
can't control your security.
