Padlocks and Security Equipment from Banham Locks
Ideal when you need a lock that is portable and easy to use.
Padlocks can be used to protect against crimes such as theft, vandalism and unauthorised entry. A padlock is designed to prevent burglars accessing something or somewhere that you want to keep secure.
P2005 Banham Padlock
Ideal for most applications. Operates on the Banham registered key. Key retention ensures the padlock cannot be left open and the key taken out of the cylinder. Padlock body complete with drainage holes to prevent build up of water.
- Open hardened shackle
- Padlock can match your property key for convenience
P2005C Banham Padlock
Ideal for most applications. Operates on the Banham registered key. Key retention ensures the padlock cannot be left open and the key taken out of the cylinder. Padlock body complete with drainage holes to prevent build up of water.
- Closed hardened shackle
- Padlock can match your property key for convenience
Both the P2005 and the P2005C Meet CEN 12320 Grade 5
Padlocks and Their Advantages
The simple design of a padlock consists of lock body, shackle, and key. The basic concept is of a simple bolt that is able to slide in opposite directions with the aid of a key.
Today, these locks come in a variety of designs, in line with the developments in technology. Hence, a padlock can be designed, through choice of material and enhancements, to adapt to a variety of needs and aesthetic requirements.
Padlocks have numerous advantages over normal door locks, the primary one being that padlocks are generally compact, small, hardy, and convenient to use. In addition, padlocks are often reasonably priced in comparison to other options.
How Padlocks Work
The three primary parts of a padlock are the locking mechanism, the shackle, and the solid body – and though padlocks are available in a number of types and sizes, their fundamental mechanism and design is the same.
The body of most padlocks is made of metal and this is the part of the lock that is the strongest. Depending on the size of the padlock, the larger or smaller the keyhole and locking mechanism are. A padlock’s keyhole and locking mechanism generally contain about three to seven pins, all of which are spring loaded.
Thus when a key is inserted into the keyhole of a padlock, the notches on the key accurately align the pins. Once a padlock’s pins have been aligned, the barrel can rotate thereby unlocking the shackle. On certain kinds of padlocks the shackles have been spring loaded too, making them pop out when the key is turned to unlock.
The shackle on a padlock is the U-shaped curved bar that loops round from the padlock body and back into the lock, and is the most vulnerable part as this is the most exposed part of the lock. Hence bigger padlocks are more secure as the shackles are appropriately thicker and will give way less easily under pressure.
Types of Padlocks
Padlocks are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, each with their own special properties, such as greater convenience, more security, being weatherproof, and so on.
At Banham we offer open and closed hardened shackle padlocks which are designed for security with a guarded shackle that is difficult to attack with a saw or bolt cutters.