Although to all intents and purposes the padlock represents the symbol of security, only a few people know how diverse these ‘mobile’ locks are in their application. There is good reason for this diversity. What is required of a lock varies enormously, depending on the intended use. Besides the security level – without doubt the most important component of a (pad)lock – there are other things too that have to be considered. If I use my lock outdoors, it has to be rustproof. If the lock is used at temperatures below zero, it’s important to have a high-quality cylinder that can be closed and opened easily even at freezer temperatures. Whereas the padlock is used on a domestic level primarily for things like the garden gate or the sports club locker, in industry hi-tech padlocks are used for instance to lock large containers. In some cases the use of a Granit padlock is the prerequisite for taking out an insurance policy. One of the major advantages of padlocks is that they can be used in combination with hasps, chains and cables. What you have to make sure is that the security level of the products is on one and the same level. It’s no good for example having the best padlock if the hasps used have no concealed screws, making them simple to dismantle! To give customers guidance, ABUS products come with a classification system. Almost every product is classified on a scale from Standard to Maximum, making it easier to choose suitable combinations. In addition to that, ABUS offers its customers a high level of service. You can, for instance, have lock systems with one general key and many individual keys. The use becomes clear with the example of bicycle rentals. There is one general key for every bike, whilst the bicycle hirer is given only the key that fits his lock. If we are talking about 100 bicycles, it soon becomes clear what the benefits of a lock system are. With quantities like this, to the convenience factor is very quickly added the business management aspect. This lock system can also be applied to locks of the middle security level. For example, the padlock for the garden shed can be opened with the same key as the front door. A symbiosis of security and comfort.