johnelmore
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I wanted to get the very best padlocks for my cases. My Pelican 1560 case in particular has room for a 1/4 inch shackle. I went with the Abus 24IB/50 Diskus and the Abus 88/40 Granit series padlocks.
Some of my cases have room for two locks so I use one 88/40 and a 24IB/50. I figure two different locks might require two different ideas to open. Both locks are rated at 8 out of 10 on their security scale. I found no other locks which will fit my various cases that offer more security.
Just a footnote. All padlocks can be opened with bolt cutters. In the military they liked to use the American Lock which seemed really strong but it was opened all the time with large bolt cutters. Ive seen the highest rated padlocks with thick metal sheaths opened with cutters. However, when you are locking your cases the above locks are the best in my opinion, but padlocks in general are low security.
If you know of a better lock feel free to share with us. My cases fit 1/4 diameter shackles.
Some of my cases have room for two locks so I use one 88/40 and a 24IB/50. I figure two different locks might require two different ideas to open. Both locks are rated at 8 out of 10 on their security scale. I found no other locks which will fit my various cases that offer more security.
Just a footnote. All padlocks can be opened with bolt cutters. In the military they liked to use the American Lock which seemed really strong but it was opened all the time with large bolt cutters. Ive seen the highest rated padlocks with thick metal sheaths opened with cutters. However, when you are locking your cases the above locks are the best in my opinion, but padlocks in general are low security.
If you know of a better lock feel free to share with us. My cases fit 1/4 diameter shackles.