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How To Choose A Brass Padlock?

  We also need to use locks in our daily life. There are many types of locks according to the material and function of the lock. Locks have become an important safety component in ordinary households. Due to the increasing number of lock picking or unlocking and theft incidents, people's attention to locks has also increased greatly. A brass padlock is a type of lock that people often use and can be used in many places. So, how to choose a safe, easy-to-use, and durable brass padlock? Let's take a look below!

  1. Look at the material

  The lock materials on the market are divided into stainless steel, copper, zinc alloy, iron steel, and aluminum. Stainless steel has good strength, strong corrosion resistance, and unchanged color, so it is a better lock-making material; copper is more versatile, has superior mechanical properties, and is relatively expensive; high-quality zinc alloy is strong and wear-resistant, with strong corrosion resistance and easy to use. Forming is generally used to make mid-range locks.

  2. Look at the surface treatment

  There are three kinds of general surface treatment: electroplating, spraying, and coloring. Through these surface treatments, a protective film can be formed on the product, which can play the role of anti-corrosion and rust prevention, and at the same time make the product more beautiful and durable, which can directly measure the quality of the product. Good quality locks are generally electroplated, with a moderate, very uniform coating, bright colors, and no signs of air bubbles, rust, and oxidation.

  3. Look at the functional design and key components

  There are many kinds of locks, and the type of lock you choose depends on where it is used. Large brands with high-quality requirements have very detailed product classifications for different functional requirements, such as access locks, bathroom locks, storage room locks, door locks, etc.

  Look at the implementation of standards Foreign countries have very strict standards for hardware locks, so the quality of imported products is relatively superior.

  The above introduces our method of buying a brass padlock, I hope to bring you a little help! We are a company specializing in the production and processing of padlocks, key locks, brass padlocks, and other products. If you need it, please feel free to contact us!