What is a padlock?
Q: What is a padlock?
A: A padlock is a portable lock that has a U-shaped shackle that can't come apart from the lock's body unless the correct key is inserted or combination is dialed.
Q: What is the common use of a padlock?
A: Generally, a padlock is used to lock two things together, such as a door and its frame, two or more chains, or a chain and a fixed object.
Q: Why are padlocks not recommended for high-security applications?
A: Padlocks are not recommended for high-security applications because the U-shaped shackle is easily cut with a bolt cutter or hacksaw.
Q: Are there any ways to make a padlock more difficult to cut?
A: Yes, some newer padlocks include hardened boron alloy shackles or shrouded (hidden or covered) shackles to make them more difficult to cut.
Q: What materials are typically used to make the shackle of a padlock?
A: The shackle of a padlock is commonly made of steel.
Q: Can a padlock be opened without the correct key or combination?
A: No, a padlock cannot be opened without the correct key or combination.
Q: What is the shape of a padlock's shackle?
A: The shackle of a padlock has a U-shape.
