Disc Locks Offer Superior Protection for Your Valuables

Regardless of what you are storing at AAA Mini Warehouse, keeping it safe is a priority. No lock is perfect and an especially tenacious thief with unlimited time may be able to break through any lock, but some locks offer better protection than others. AAA Mini Warehouse in Lansing recommends disc locks for maximum protection of your valuables.

Also called a discus padlock, round padlock or closed-shackle padlock, a disc lock features a curved shackle that encircles the entire lock and is enclosed between two metal cases to a create a disc-shaped lock. Only a very small portion of the shackle is exposed, making it extremely difficult to cut with bolt cutters. With disc locks, all of the components are internal, making them more difficult to pick or tamper with than a lock with external components. Disc locks are constructed from stainless steel, which makes them resistant to cutting, drilling and hammering. This stainless steel construction also makes them resistant to rust and corrosion that can weaken locks.

Combination locks and standard padlocks, the two other most commonly used types of locks, have security flaws that could leave your valuable possessions at risk of theft. Combination locks are easy for thieves to pick or tamper with. The longer shackle on a combination lock also makes it easy to cut with bolt cutters. Combination locks offer such poor protection that many insurance companies will not cover property secured with these types of locks. Standard padlocks offer slightly better protection than combination locks since they feature internal components but they can still be easily cut or can be broken or smashed.

Spending the money for a high-quality disc lock offers you better protection, additional piece of mind, and is a good investment. Regardless what kind of lock you select, AAA Mini Warehouse in Lansing carries top-quality locks in a variety of sizes and would be happy to recommend the best one for your needs.