Hasp
- Consists of a metal hinge and an anchoring bolt so locks can be secured to gates, sheds and garages.
- Conceals the mounting screws when the lock is in place.
- Insert a padlock through the ring and lock to secure the hasp.
- Another type is the hasplock, which has a padlock attached to it, which makes it impossible to lose the padlock when the hasp is open.
Barrel Bolt
- A sliding lock mechanism used to provide security for average weight doors and windows.
- Is surface mounted where the bolt slides into a catch on the other side of the door.
- Available in decorative finishes and with surface or universal strikes.
- Some have spring action to hold the bolt in place, and some are lockable.
Strike
- The metal plate the latch slides into on the doorjamb or frame.
- All new locksets come with strikes, but some homeowners may want to replace them with high-security strikes or replace damaged ones.
- Adjustable strikes are available that provide 1/4” adjustment to allow for door and frame warpage.
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Latch Guard
- Used on in-opening doors.
- Reinforces the door and prevents spreading of the frame.
- The standard 7” latch guard fits all backsets, deadbolts and key-in-knob locks.
- The 12” latch guard also fits all double locks, mortise locks and access control locks.
- Latch guards for out-opening doors protect the latch or bolt. Several sizes and types are available, ranging from 6” to 12”.
Combination Lock
- User must dial a combination to open the lock.
- Hardened solid steel alloys make better locks and shackles.
Pin-Tumbler Padlock
- Provides maximum security for valuables.
- Pin-tumbler locking mechanisms make padlocks harder for thieves to pick.
- Tumblers with five or more pins provide the best security, while four pin is the next best.
- Hardened solid steel and steel alloys make better locks and shackles.
- Solid extruded brass padlocks are more resistant to rust than steel, but can be damaged more easily.
Tubular Cylinder Padlock
- Offers many key changes by replacing the cylinder.
- Usually used in electronic security systems, but some owners of motorcycles and expensive bikes use them as well.
- Pins are arranged in a circle and are exposed.
- The key is cylindrical
Cable Lock
- Uses the combination of a lock and cable to lock and secure objects in a variety of applications.
- Some models have a chain or cable permanently attached to a combination or keyed lock.
- Chain or cable often has a protective plastic coating to prevent scratching.
U-Bar Lock
- Provides maximum protection for bicycles, gates, etc
- Hardened steel shanks resist cutting.
- Available in combination lock or keyed lock versions.
Gun Lock
- Fits over the trigger housing of guns to prevent firing of the weapon.
- Some models have a sound alarm to warn that the gun is being tampered with.
- Some have tamper-evident devices to alert owners that the gun has been disturbed.
- Some models can lock multiple guns at once.
Trailer Lock
- Used to secure standing trailers by rendering the towing device inoperable.
- Locks cover or fill the coupler socket so it cannot be mounted on a ball.
