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Here in the UK we know all about the aggressive impact of harsh weather and the corrosion caused by salt sea spray around our coastline. Many people have invested in what are supposed to be weatherproof padlocks only to find that, after a couple of winter seasons, the locks become unusable and opening a corroded padlock can be a challenge. Read on to learn about the new range of truly weatherproof padlocks from Squire.
A rusted and corroded padlock that will not open can cause a great deal of inconvenience. What’s needed is a reliable, high security padlock that is genuinely capable of withstanding the rigours of outdoor usage in the harshest of seaside environments. This capability is exactly what the new Squire Stronghold ST range of stainless steel padlocks have been designed for. Based on the well known and highly successful Squire Stronghold range of high security padlocks, this new range of weatherproof padlocks is establishing a new standard that others will struggle to match.
What is the Squire Stronghold Padlock Range?
Squire is a well known and respected British manufacturer of high quality locks and padlocks.They have been in the lock-making business for over 240 years, since 1780. They offer a wide range of excellent security solutions to meet every possible requirement from bike locks to motorcycle locks, container locks and more. Squire locks are widely used and relied upon by security professionals as well a regular domestic users.
The well known Squire Stronghold padlock range is held in high regard for robust, reliable high security. The materials used in these excellent locks include hardened steel and other carefully selected and tested high strength materials that have been proven to provide excellent durability and resistance to physical attacks. These capabilities are demonstrated by taking a look at the Sold Secure approved products and the ratings achieved by Squire security products, including Stronghold padlocks. For example, the Squire Stronghold SS50CS padlock has achieved Powered Cycle (formerly motorcycle) Gold and Pedal Cycle (formerly bicycle) Diamond grading. Which means this excellent Stronghold padlock has been subjected to a wide range of highly aggressive, destructive attacks and withstood them all.
As well as excellent Sold Secure ratings, the Squire Stronghold range of padlocks meet or exceed British Standards requirements, such as BS 12320. They are widely used to secure everything from garden sheds to large commercial establishments, warehouses and high security properties.
How the Squire ST Range Supports Sustainability
The new Squire ST range of weatherproof padlocks offer the same high security as the well known Stronghold range with the added benefit of robust weather resistance. This new range is ideal for securing boats, jet skis, beach huts, fishing equipment, marinas, harbour properties and anything that needs locking up in or near beach and coastal locations.
These new weatherproof padlocks make a valuable contribution to sustainability by overcoming the need for frequent replacements due to the corrosive impact of harsh environments. Using these new stainless steel weatherproof padlocks means there is no need for replacement every few years. This not only benefits users, who save money, but it also reduces the environmental impact of manufacturing processes. In addition, these new locks are available in environmentally friendly, boxed or carded packaging, further reducing the environmental impact of these excellent eco-friendly padlocks.
Long Lasting Outdoor Padlocks
The manufacturer`s confidence in the longevity of these padlocks is clearly demonstrated by their full, 10 year manufacturers guarantee. This means users can be confident that whatever they’ve secured with these new stainless steel padlocks will remain secure and the locks will not need to be replaced.
The new padlock range feature stainless steel shackles and solid stainless steel bodies. They’ve been subjected to salt spray testing for 480 hours and validated to CEN and British standards.
Salt spray testing is designed to evaluate the corrosion resistance of products, materials and coatings. Also known as salt fog testing, the process effectively simulates the harshest possible environments involving salt sea spray or road salt, which can have a hugely corrosive impact on metals and other materials. This form of testing is typically used by the automotive, aerospace and construction industries to assess the durability of materials and coatings used in harsh outdoor environments.
Looking After Your Locks
All locks benefit from a little care and attention. Regularly checking, cleaning and lubricating padlocks helps ensure a long, reliable lifetime. While some people like to use traditional oils or WD40, in practice, these products tend to attract dirt and grime which can accumulate and cause padlocks to become problematic.
A far better solution is to routinely apply GT85 lock cleaning and lubricating spray. This product is specially formulated to make it significantly more effective than other applications like WD40. In most situations a small squirt of GT85, perhaps twice a year, is enough to keep locks free from grime, lubricated and operationally reliable. If the locks are in a particularly harsh environment, such as on a windswept seafront, then a few additional squirts may be needed over the course of a year.
Key Features of the New Squire ST Padlock Range
Here’s a useful summary of the key features and attributes of the new Squire ST range of weatherproof padlocks.
- Highly weather resistant, rust proof padlocks
- Stainless steel shackles
- Solid stainless steel bodies in various widths (50mm, 65mm and 80mm)
- Various shackle variants available including standard, closed and long shackles
- 6-Pin tumbler lock mechanism, double locking, offering 260,000 key differs
- High security, anti-drill cylinder
- Fully replaceable lock cylinder
- Salt spray tested for 480 hours
- Meet European corrosion resistance standards (EN 1670 - Grade 3 - ST50 Range)
- CEN grade 3
- Designed and assembled in Britain
- Environmentally friendly packaging options.
Who Needs These Excellent Outdoor Padlocks?
If you have ever had to open a padlock, badly corroded by harsh salt-sea spray, you will immediately appreciate the benefit in using padlocks specifically designed and tested for use in these difficult conditions.
Here are just some of the applications where we know these new padlocks will be invaluable.
Securing Sheds, Garages and Outbuildings in Coastal Areas
If you reside anywhere near the coast in the UK you will already know about the corrosive impact of atmospheric salt content in the air. While salt-spray is at its worst in seafront areas, wind carries atmospheric salt laden air many miles inland. And while salty air is considered by many to be beneficial to the human respiratory system, it is well known for its corrosive impact on metal.
People who live in these areas see the corrosive impact of salty atmosphere on outdoor metal components including hinges, hasps, latches, fastenings and padlocks. These new, robust, stainless steel Squire padlocks will alleviate corrosion related worries in challenging coastal environments.
Securing Beach Huts
Beach huts bear the brunt of what heavy salt spray can do to exposed metal. These highly valued seaside structures face the worst of what the weather and winds can do to whip up coastal seas and deliver a constant salt spray barrage throughout much of the year. In addition, beach hut owners often lock up their huts throughout the cooler months and only return when the sun begins to shine again. If the locks, hinges and metal parts of their huts have corroded they can face a struggle to open them.
By using this new range of weatherproof, stainless steel Squire padlocks to secure beach huts, owners can be confident their property is secure and they’ll be able to unlock again when the sun is shining.
Marinas, Docks and Harbour Properties
Much like beach huts, marinas, dock areas and harbour properties face the same highly corrosive salt sea spray suffered by beach huts. These spaces often need to be reliably accessible to boat owners and others who work or use the facilities and robustly secured when not in use.
Replacing low quality padlocks with these new stainless steel Squire padlocks, which have a 10 year guarantee, ensures that properties remain accessible and when locked are highly secure.
Boats, Jet Skis, Trailers and Equipment
Many people leave their valuable boats, jet skis and other equipment, securely locked up at the seaside locations where they use it. The last thing they need is to face the struggle of overcoming a badly corroded lock that won’t let them even get the key in.
Using this new range of stainless steel weatherproof Squire padlocks not only provides excellent security, it also provides peace-of-mind and the confidence that the locks can be easily unlocked when needed.
Farms and Agricultural Properties
The need for robust security on farms and agricultural establishments has never been more acute. Crime rates in the British countryside are escalating week-on-week with more and more reports of expensive farm machinery and equipment being targeted by organised crime gangs. ATVs, tractors and other pieces of essential equipment must always be securely locked away, out of sight. And the locks, used to secure barns and other storage spaces, need to be reliable and capable of withstanding continuous outdoor use.
The new ST range of secure weatherproof Squire padlocks includes variants, such as the long shackle version, that are ideal for a wide range of farm security applications.
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