What Is the Purpose of a Disc Padlock?

Traditional padlocks are susceptible to bolt cutters or even a good swing of a hammer.

There are padlocks and then there are disc padlocks. Traditional padlocks, although thick and sturdy, can be picked or even cut relatively quickly with the right tools. Disc padlocks feature a number of qualities that significantly diminish the chances of an intruder breaking your lock and stealing your belongings. External traits such as hardened steel give disc padlocks an advantage over most padlocks but it is the enclosed design of these locks that prevent any real threat of cutting them. Disc padlocks come in all shapes and sizes, thus they can be used for any number of purposes. Does this Spark an idea?

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Garage and Storage Space
- Disc padlocks offer substantial protection for storage units.
  
  If you own or rent storage space, chances are you do not go there often, leaving plenty of time for a thief to try different methods to get your lock off. Investing in a high security disc padlock can offer peace of mind. With some disc locks manufactured to sustain up to 25,000 lbs. of tensile strength, a thief would have more luck drilling through the walls. Key features of such marvels include a steel bottom to prevent physical damage and multi-disc cylinders, which in some cases boast up to a 250,000 key differential, capable of keeping any lock picker busy for quite some time.
Window Grates
- Windows grates, unless embedded in the house, are only as good as the lock that binds them. Titanium disc padlocks are best utilized in securing your outdoor perimeters. Lightweight and durable, titanium disc locks usually weigh under 16 oz. Titanium locks are also weather resistant, making them a sound security investment as most come with a lifetime no-rust guarantee.
Gym and Work Lockers
- Traditional combination locks are fairly easy to remove with bolt cutters.
  
  Combination disc padlocks are specifically designed for smaller latches, such as gym or work lockers. With the actual bolt inside the latch, bolt cutters are not even worth trying. New combination disc padlocks offer both number and letter combinations, with some exceeding 10,000 combination variable possibilities. Weighing under 2 oz., combination disc padlocks are portable and do not require you to keep track of any keys.
Mobile Transportation
- Motorcycles are a hot steal if not properly secured.
  
  Disc padlocks are solid instruments of protection used for any type of mobile transportation. For bicycles, a disc padlock attaching a steel cable is ideal for anyone on the go. Disc padlocks manufactured for motorcycles are generally thicker and contain anti-lock picking mechanisms. Attaching a disc lock to the rear brakes through the spindles is a significantly strong auto-theft deterrent.