Heavy duty padlock
How to choose a Padlock: Types And Features : Heavy Duty Padlock
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There are several types of locking mechanisms for padlocks:
Lever lock. This is the most perfect mechanism available for regular users. It is quite safe, because the levers can only be move with the right key. It can only be broken using brute force.Cylinder lock. The lock is operated by a pin mechanism. The key has notches that shift pins to a certain position and the cylinder is rotated so that the lock is released.Disc lock. The lock is locked by discs, and to unlock it it is necessary to remove them with a key with protrusions and notches.Screw lock. The lock is locked by tightening deadbolts on the thread. To move it a special key is needed that is inserted into the hole.Combination lock. This is the most expensive system. In order to unlock the door, you need to know a combination of digits. As soon as the combination is entered, bolts are withdrawn and the lock is unlocked.
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