Padlocks & Hasps

Secure sheds, gates, garages and lockers with a padlock and the right hasp. The range includes a brass padlock, laminated steel and aluminium padlocks, combination locks, a long shackle padlock, padbolts, and a hasp and staple in black and zinc plated finishes, from Securit, Squire, Defender, Smiths Locks, Owler & Banks and Era.

Padlock size is quoted as the body width, so a 40mm padlock suits lighter jobs and a 50mm padlock gives a bulkier body and a stronger feel. A long padlock shackle reaches through thick chain or wide gaps, while a short shackle is harder to attack with cutters. Laminated steel and weather resistant models are better for outdoor use, and combination padlocks remove the need to carry a key.

Pick a padlock hasp to match the door: a long hasp spans a gap between door and frame, and wire hasps suit lighter use. Fit the hasp with screws that cannot be reached from the outside. Check the shackle diameter is small enough to fit through the hasp eye. For stronger protection, choose a model with a security rating from the manufacturer, and keep spare keys somewhere safe.