Different parameters to consider before buying best disc lock for storage include material, size and shape of the lock. Following is the summary of important parameters to be considered before purchasing a lock for your storage unit, so that you best protection of your valuable items.
Lock Material
Lock body and shackle are available in different types of material including hardened steel, stainless steel and boron carbide. Hardened steel is strong and ensures corrosion resistance. But, it is highly recommended that shackle material to be boron carbide as it offers maximum cut resistance and gives maximum protection to storage unit.
Size and Shape of Lock
Before buying padlocks do check size of storage unit to avoid any inconvenience, because few shackles don’t fit in every storage unit due to bigger size.
Shackle is an important parameter, because it fits in the latch. For improved protection against theft, the shackle should fit the latch as tightly as possible. Such a disc lock would be difficult to cut by bolt cutter due to less space available.
Shackle Design
Shackle of a padlock comes in two varieties i.e. exposed shackle and shrouded shackle. A shrouded disc lock offers improved security as compared to exposed shackle. In case of shrouded shackle the body extends around the shackle to greater length than exposed shackle. This extended covering makes it difficult for a thief to cut shackle by a bolt cutter, hence providing better security to storage unit.