After the creation of a padlock design (the oldest recorded padlocks are the Roman padlocks from 500 BC), this style of lock spread through the use of trade merchants and became common.
Roman Padlock
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Viking padlocks were made to secure tribesmen’s paddocks, which could be where the name “padlock” originated. Another type of popular padlock was dubbed the “smokehouse padlock.” Smokehouses became frequently used in England to preserve food. In order to prevent theft from animals and humans alike, the padlock later called the smokehouse padlock was created. This type of padlock used a key, but was not up to security standards of today since it could be picked without leaving any evidence. A new type of padlock called the “cast heart padlock” was created in Scandinavia. These locks were made from bronze or brass which made them strong and weather resistant. Because of that and the ability to mass produce, the cast heart padlock grew in popularity. These locks were shaped similarly to a heart shape and could have contributed to the “love lock” tradition where couples attach a padlock to a bridge or fence, symbolizing their love.
Cast Heart Padlock
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Padlocks have evolved and changed over the years, but continue to be a symbol of and provide security for various areas and items. EasyKeys carries multiple options to suit any potential need. We have padlocks of different materials; options for indoors and outdoors; combination padlocks or keyed padlocks; and even color choices! Whether you’re looking for a lock for school lockers, an ABUS lock bar, or even to symbolize your love - EasyKeys has the best padlock for you.
Take a look at some of our best padlock options below, or click here to see them all!
A brass padlock with 2 keys. These can be keyed alike or differently.
An aluminum alloy padlock: light, but secure. 1/4-Inch diameter shackle made of hardened steel with NANO PROTECT™ coating for extra corrosion resistance. These can be keyed alike or differently.
A combination padlock with a heavy duty solid zinc body with chrome plating for weather resistance. This lock also requires no tools required to change combination.
