Best Padlock

As an anti-theft device on bicycles

Because of these diverse application possibilities, padlocks are therefore available on the market in a wide variety of sizes and designs. The companies Abus and Burg-Wächter are probably among the best-known German manufacturers of padlocks. Padlock designsPadlocks are available with key or combination lock. The advantage of the combination lock is that no key can get lost. The combination locks are all set to zeros in the factory. For padlocks that are used outdoors, care should be taken to ensure that the lock is sufficiently protected against corrosion. For travellers who frequently visit the USA, the special TSA lock should be mentioned here, regardless of whether you are only entering the USA for a stopover or whether you are staying there. A TSA closs can protect you from unpleasant surprises. The reason is as follows: In the USA, the North American Transport Security Administration (TSA) is allowed to open a suitcase immediately after screening if suspicious objects can be seen. If they cannot open the lock, the lock or the suitcase will be broken open. There’s no compensation for that. Customs officers in the USA have a master key for these TSA locks and can use it to open the suitcase without the use of force in justified cases. These TSA locks can be recognized by the red/white form of a diamond from Travel Sentry and by the red/white torch from Safe Skies. To reassure us, this general key is not freely available and is only used by selected officials.

Many tests explicitly state that padlocks do not provide 100% security. For experienced professionals among thieves, opening a padlock is not a problem. This is also illustrated by the many videos and explanations that can be found on the Internet if you have lost the key or forgotten the combination of numbers. The primary evaluation in these tests was the time when a lock can be broken open with or without force. Some manufacturers emphasize the excellent corrosion protection for locks used outdoors, but what good is the best corrosion protection if the lock can be cracked in seconds?

Padlock and insurance Even though padlocks do not offer 100% security, they are important for insurance matters. A broken lock allows me to prove a theft or burglary. This is important for the police and insurance companies to get their damage compensated, so in the end it can only mean: keep things worth protecting properly under lock and key!