10 best padlocks
Despite technological progress, one of the most reliable ways to prevent unauthorized access to a room is still a lock. Suspended structures are used for utility rooms, garages, etc. Locks with anti-tamper protection are especially popular, which allow you to securely lock doors from the street side.
Our review presents the best padlocks that can be bought on the domestic market. The rating was compiled based on the anti-burglary characteristics of the models and the experience of their owners in various conditions.
The best premium padlocks
The category contains the best padlocks that are able to protect premises (warehouses, garages, etc.) from unauthorized entry. High indicators of reliability against opening determine the corresponding cost of this product.
5 Palladium 702BS-80
This padlock for garage or other objects features a brass body covered with high alloy steel. This composite solution provides high reliability of the device and acceptable protection against tampering. The locking mechanism is resistant to unauthorized opening - a key with perforation is used for unlocking, which makes it almost impossible to pick a key and manipulate master keys.
Considering that the lock is installed from the street and is exposed to the environment, the use of corrosion-resistant materials in the construction ensures a long service life of the device. Palladium 702BS-80 is installed on conventional hinges (the height of the shackle opening is 18.5 mm) using a hardened rod (almost 11 mm thick), capable of withstanding high impact loads, however, as well as the lock body itself.
4 ABLOY PL362 B
The most reliable protection against opening is provided by the ABLOY PL362 B case design, which maximally protects the padlock shackle. High-strength steel (contains bromine and has a chrome-plated surface) is not only resistant to various types of physical impact, but also has excellent protection against corrosion processes. This allows you to freely use the device on the garage door or the doors of any other objects facing the street - precipitation, frost and other weather phenomena in no way affect the reliability of this padlock.
The security level of ABLOY PL362 B allows it to be used even on military installations. The mechanism cylinder contains 11 discs, but a reversible cylinder can also be installed. In addition, this model of locking equipment can be reconfigured for a master system. The set comes with only two keys that can be removed from the keyhole only by closing the lock beforehand. Such foresight in the design will not allow the absent-minded owner to forget to lock the device.
3 ONGUARD 858 L
This padlock offers a ready-made solution. The delivery set includes special hinges that can be installed both on the garage door and on any, even the most common, door. The reliability of the lock is beyond doubt - the secret mechanism is reliably protected by a case made of high-alloy steel and additional covers of branded hinges.
The latter are attached to the sash using special bolts with round caps (like furniture ones), which will be problematic even with a grinder - made of hardened steel, they also make it impossible for the fastening to be corroded from the street side. The quality of materials and workmanship is at a high level, since the American company, although it has established production in China, but the management and quality control at the enterprise have remained the same, so that the advantages of ONGUARD padlocks can be safely added to a more affordable price, which did not affect at all on equipment reliability.
2 Mul-t-lock washer
This model of padlock has the best cylinder protection in the world, which will prevent unauthorized entry. The high class of secrecy makes the selection of a key or manipulation with master keys a useless undertaking - about three million combinations will become a reliable barrier against opening.Drilling is also ineffective - hardened inserts will ruin any drill. Most of the robbers, just seeing the logo of the Israeli company on the lock, will decide to pass by, since it is more expensive for themselves to communicate with these systems.
The equipment can be used both outdoors and indoors to restrict access. The round shape and high-alloy steel of the padlock securely conceals awnings, making it impossible to remove. The locking pin is also impossible to damage - even the most powerful jack will not be able to rip off the Mul-t-lock washer. The equipment can be used with branded hinges that increase the reliability of the installed protection, but they are not included in the kit and must be purchased separately.
1 ABUS 37RK / 60 GRANIT
This padlock has 10 level of protection against tampering (manufacturer's classification ABUS) and is perfect for securing gates of garages, warehouses, car containers and other objects. The cylinder mechanism cannot be drilled out and the double bolts withstand up to 6 tons of tension. The case and bow (the thickness of the latter is 11 mm) are made of hardened steel, so knocking down the lock will definitely not work.
The surface of the lock has a special coating that prevents corrosion processes, so ABUS 37RK / 60 GRANIT can be safely used outdoors. The locking mechanism has passed all the necessary tests, which is confirmed by special certificates. Among other things, this model has the recommendations of the world's leading insurance companies, so there is absolutely no reason to doubt their reliability. It is also pleasing that the production of locks is carried out exclusively at factories in Germany, where the highest requirements are imposed on the quality of assembly. The only thing that scares off many buyers is the high price for the products of this company. Nevertheless, ABUS 37RK / 60 GRANIT padlocks are in steady demand among buyers who are not used to saving on security.
Best inexpensive padlocks
In this category, there are padlocks, the cost of which does not exceed thousands of rubles. Despite this, the models participating in the rating show the best properties against opening gates or doors without the permission of the owner.
5 MasterLock 22EURD
Among the presented padlocks MasterLock 22EURD has the most affordable price. There is, of course, the equipment is even cheaper, but there was no place for such devices in our rating. A distinctive feature of this model is the way to protect the locking bow of the lock. The design has a class 3 protection thanks to the double locking of the steel bracket. In addition, the body is made in the form of a multi-layer cake, which has better resistance to opening by force methods.
Even though the shackle is not protected, its alloy makes trying to cut the lock a waste of time - the abrasive discs will wear off like oil, and the locking bracket will receive minimal damage without affecting its strength. Such a lock is perfect for utility and household premises. For warehouses and garage gates, it can be used as a second lock, making it impossible to quickly enter the premises.
4 SIBRTEH ZN2-10 (91603)
The cast iron body of this padlock completely hides the bolt, which is also the most powerful in the rating - 14 mm. A sufficiently massive body also determines its high resistance to opening by force - this lock is most often used for gates of garages, warehouses and other premises. In addition, it has the most powerful bow - 14 mm. The disc mechanism ("Finnish" system) is located at the bottom of the lock, which makes it as inconvenient as possible to open it with a pick or pick a key.
The provided means against opening the padlock are quite sufficient to use SIBRTECH ZN2-10 in everyday life. The popularity of the device is also determined by the price - among similar models, it is one of the most attractive on the market.In addition, the location of the keyhole vertically downward reliably protects it from rainfall outside, without requiring any additional tweaks.
3 MSM RS1-60
This padlock has an anti-tamper structure made of high strength steel. Thus, the bow is completely protected and cannot be damaged - the hardened metal (thickness 10 mm) is difficult to knock or rip off the ear loops of the gate. The Finnish cylinder system is quite reliable and is optimally suited to this protective mechanism.
This feature of the lock allows it to be considered one of the best, since it allows you to confidently resist attempts of both "intelligent" burglary and using more crude methods (knocking down or squeezing out with a jack mechanism). Drilling out such a lock is likely to be problematic due to the presence of hardened metal inserts. Considering its good resistance to weather factors, the MSM RS1-60 can be easily installed outdoors in the open air and is perfect for garage doors, warehouses, sheds and other objects.
2 Apecs PD-44-75
A hinged box with automatic locking is perfect for protecting utility rooms, garages, warehouses and other objects. The case with high "shoulders" made of cast iron additionally protects the steel shackle from burglary. At the same time, it has a pretty decent thickness - 11.4 mm. The cylinder mechanism under the English key is one of the most reliable in operation.
It should be borne in mind that this manufacturer is one of the few who has its own laboratory to check the products. In total, locks, including padlocks, pass more than 20 tests for resistance to opening. It is for this reason that Apecs PD-44-75 is in demand not only among domestic buyers, but also on the international market.
1 MATRIX 50 mm 91812
The steel body of this padlock is covered with plastic, which makes the lock the most protected from the adverse effects of natural phenomena. With all-weather protection like the MATRIX 91812, outdoor positioning does not reduce life. High ribs along the hardened shackle prevent the latter from being easily broken.
Given the anti-tampering design, this padlock can be confidently used to lock warehouses, utility rooms, basements, garages and other facilities that require restricted access. The brass core is designed for the "English" key and has a sufficient degree of protection that does not allow an intruder to quickly pick up a key or a master key. The cylinder mechanism is also equipped with a damper to prevent moisture ingress.
