Keyed Alike:
This means that when you buy two or more padlocks from the keyed alike range they will all be operated by the same key. Each padlock comes with two keys as standard.
About This Padlock:
The world leading Granit padlocks are manufactured by ABUS in Germany. They are the only high security padlocks in the world to be cataphoretically coated to ensure they are a fully weatherproof to a marine grade standard and suitable for prolonged used outdoors and in a saline environment. ABUS have assured that these padlocks will be resistant to corrosion for 40+ years.
It affords an insurance approved CEN Grade 4 using an ABUS Plus cylinder which boasts 250,000 key different variations and keys that cannot be copied at a traditional locksmith without your unique 'code-card'.
Please note that when this padlock is unlocked it retains the key until it is relocked once again. The shackle can also be completely removed from the body by removing a small retaining screw on the side. This allows greater flexibility should you need it.
Keys:
All our Granit padlocks are delivered with 2 keys each inclusive of the price, one of which is an LED powered version to help find the keyway in low-light conditions. If you require additional keys you can order them by clicking here
ABUS Granit padlocks come with keys that cannot be copied by a standard lock smith or a key cutting machine. Your padlock will come with a special unique Code Card which you can use to purchase replacement keys in the future.
Sizes:
On our website we have one size of popular long shackle high security Granit padlock but we hold numerous different sizes and codes. Please contact us for specific models or sizes.
Uses & Applications:
Many insurance companies require padlocks which are of a CEN Grade of 4 or higher. The ABUS Granit range are all grade 4 or higher making them suitable for the highest secutiry requirements.
Technology:
The ABUS Plus Cylinder is a disc cylinder whereby a stack of different discs is rotated when the key is turned. How far the key turns depends on the indentations in the key. If the discs are not correctly sequenced, a pin blocks the rotation of the cylinder and with it the opening of the lock. We have more information on the ABUS Plus cylinder here.
