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Latest insightOctober 01, 2026

Custom Safety Padlocks: Keying, Colors, Marking and Order Specifications

Turn keying, colors, identification and packing into an order specification that is easy to approve, receive and issue to employees.

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Editorial illustration comparing red safety padlocks with a chrome steel shackle and a black nylon shackle

Sep 24, 2026Product Selection

How to Choose Safety Padlock Shackle Material and Length

Compare steel and nylon shackles, then use P25, P38 and P76 drawings to check the usable height, inside width and diameter for...

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Editorial illustration of three red PROLOCKEY safety padlocks for a key-control selection guide

Sep 17, 2026Keying Systems

Keyed Alike vs Keyed Different vs Master Keyed Safety Padlocks

Understand which keys open which locks, define independent KA groups, and prepare a controlled keying plan before ordering safety padlocks.

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