The padlock may be required for the two main reasons
which are to avoid theft and to avoid the access that is unauthorized
to a particular item or an area. So at the time of selecting a padlock
ensure that it will do the job properly.
The few tips which help you to select the right padlock:
- Identify the value of the object which you want to keep safe:
If the object is valuable then the chance for the
intruders or thieves are more, so purchase a high security padlock which
is expensive. Just imagine this to be a form of insurance which is
paid once and not each and every year. If the object to be secured is
not much valuable then the chance of theft is less so use a padlock
which is of a grade that is low thus it will be cheaper.
- Even think about what it will be merged with and not only about the padlock:
Verify whether the hasp or the chain is strong
enough, the frame of the doors is robust enough for the need of the
hasp, the structure of the surrounding and components will match the
rating of the security of the padlock which you need to use. Include
the value of the item which you want to keep safe.
- Is there any specific rating for insurance which the padlock has to meet?
The insurers in few circumstances ask to specify the
rating of a padlock, it is either to be rated as CEN or Sold Secure.
When the insurers have a specification on this they will also have the
rating level also specified.
- Does the look of the padlock is fine for the job?
The indicator which is not reliable is the size,
when you consider the performance of the padlock or the effectiveness it
has. But it would not be right if the padlock that is flimsy is used
with a hasp that is chunky or the other way round.
- Any keying options which is specially required:
If there are numerous padlocks which are to be
managed then you have to consider the keyed alike or the master keying
options. If the option of the key is restricted then the duplication of
unauthorized key is reduced. If the padlock is to be used by large
number of members then the option of a combination padlock will be the
choice that is the best than the normal brass padlocks.
The padlocks which are made up of brass are the ones that are used generally.
