Padlocks

Learn more about padlocks

Padlocks ensure that doors, gates, storage containers, and machinery are protected against forced entry. Stainless steel provides superior resistance to cutting and cropping, while closed-shackle bodies minimise exposed shackle area to defeat pry bars. Weather-sealed keyways and stainless steel internal mechanisms help prevent lock seizure, ensuring smooth key operation even in winter conditions. 

Typical uses

• Securing site gates, compounds and access points where you need a robust, weather-resistant lock.

• Locking toolboxes, vans and storage lockers to protect tools and materials on and off site.

• Securing plant cages, fuel stores and equipment compounds against opportunist theft.

• Locking site cabins, welfare units and temporary security points during a project.

• Securing garden sheds, outbuildings and bike storage where a hardwearing padlock suits the fixing.

• Choosing combination padlocks where access is shared and you'd rather not manage keys.

How to choose the right padlock

• Keyed padlocks suit shared environments. A combination padlock, or lock with combo, removes the worry of lost keys and works well where access is shared or rotated.

• Weatherproof padlocks, outdoor padlocks and marine-grade options earn their place anywhere exposed to rain, salt air or heavy site use, where a standard lock would seize or corrode. Indoors, or in a sheltered cabin or store, you can focus more on security level than corrosion resistance.

• Security chains with a padlock secure site entrance gates, compound hoardings and storage equipment. 

Before you order

• Measure the shackle length, diameter and clearance you need against the existing hasp, staple or fixing point so the padlock fits properly.

• Confirm whether the padlock will live indoors or outdoors, and whether conditions call for weatherproof or marine-grade build.

• Decide whether you need keyed or combination access for the way the building or area is managed.

• Check the fixing itself is up to the job: a strong padlock on a weak hasp or thin staple is the easy way in.

Explore our range of padlocks

Browse by key or combination operation, outdoor and weatherproof construction, heavy duty bodies and disc-style security to narrow down quickly.

Use the product specifications to confirm shackle dimensions, body material and locking method, then crack on with your order. With reliable stock availability and a nationwide branch network, you can collect from your local branch with Click & Collect or get it delivered, and if you need a different fixing or hasp, our wider ironmongery and security range has it covered.