Looking for a rust-proof padlock...

[grndslm]

I've been looking for a weather-resistant padlock for over a year, and the concept of a brass padlock it's definitely never one that occurred to me.

Does a brass padlock with steel shackle (even stainless steel) and all remaining parts being brass exist?

Open to other ideas as well. Also, it does not need to be a super challenging pick. It needs to "just work" outside for the next 20 years without being oiled.

[GWiens2001]

Get an Abloy padlock.

Gordon

[Squelchtone]

You have to give us some more details, there are just too many padlocks to choose from.

Is this for your back yard tool shed with 1/4 inch plywood doors and a little hasp, or is this for a logging trail in the woods where the lock will be unattended for months at a time and possibly attached by hunters, trespassers, or thieves trying to steal construction equipment? ABUS makes 55/40 all brass marine grade padlocks, and Abloy makes high security locks with mechanisms that are very good in the wet and cold outdoors and are chrome plated to be very weather resistant. What is your budget for this padlock? $15 bucks or $115?

Thanks,
Squelchtone

and GW beat me to it... looks like great minds think alike. or fools stick together? something like that.

[grndslm]

The lock is for a .... locker, which will be holding tools. The locker is outside, near a saltwater, marine environment.

I never thought that salt evaporated, but I was reading about how oak and magnolia leaves have a waxy coating to protect them from saltwater environments. Think I'd read that on Wikipedia, so probly better than a 50-50 chance that it's true.

I'd like a few rust-proof padlocks, tho. I've replaced at least two of them this year alone, and who knows how many bicycle locks I've thrown away in my lifetime.... so $15 locks sound better to me than $115 ones.

I was kinda hoping for a vintage brass lock that that was available on ebay in plentiful quantities. Kinda like vintage Gillette double-edge razors.

FWIW, I'm in the U.S., so hopefully the recommendations aren't only shipping from Australia or somewhere crazy like that.

[grndslm]

This looks like a pretty good solution, tho, I've never seen the brand name mentioned before...

Toledo Fine Locks, Brass Keyed Padlock (4-Pack) -- http://www.homedepot.com/p/Toledo-Fine- ... 530828-_-N

It's brass with stainless shackle.

[nick08037]

This looks like a pretty good solution, tho, I've never seen the brand name mentioned before...

Toledo Fine Locks, Brass Keyed Padlock (4-Pack) -- http://www.homedepot.com/p/Toledo-Fine- ... 530828-_-N

It's brass with stainless shackle.

I think your other idea of a vintage brass lock from ebay would be more promising than this item as a low budget choice. In the end you may want to consider a premium quality padlock if you can get past the initial price. The Enforcer Abloy series padlocks may be a good value for you needs.

[stainless steel]

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[stainless steel]

This looks like a pretty good solution, tho, I've never seen the brand name mentioned before...

Toledo Fine Locks, Brass Keyed Padlock (4-Pack) -- http://www.homedepot.com/p/Toledo-Fine- ... 530828-_-N

It's brass with stainless shackle.

Its a cheap lock, buy something like this http://imgur.com/g9kRNCP

[l0ckcr4ck3r]

I never thought that salt evaporated, but I was reading about how oak and magnolia leaves have a waxy coating to protect them from saltwater environments. Think I'd read that on Wikipedia, so probly better than a 50-50 chance that it's true.

You were right the first time... Salt most definitely does NOT evaporate! else a solar still wouldn't work Salt finds its way onto things like trees, near the coast, by being dissolved in water that is "atomized" basically as tiny droplets of liquid water that are small enough to be carried by the wind. The water droplets then land and the water then evaporates and leaves salt crystals behind.

Just buy a brass bodied lock with a stainless shackle. sure the ball bearings and spring might rust over time but you will have to pay a lot of money to get the internals made of stuff that also resists salt water. You can buy an American 5570 series with Stainless Shackle and stainless Pins.. its just finding a lockie who can supply this.

[Squelchtone]

Check out this other thread (Re: Padlock for Toolboxes (UAE, Saltwater/Sand) https://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=59601 it is also from someone looking to secure a tool chest in a marine environment and also wanting to use inexpensive/affortable padlocks.

hope it helps,
Squelchtone

[tomasfuk]

I never thought that salt evaporated...

You can make an experiment to see what salt can do.
Take 70 ml of hot pure water (boil it), put 30 g of salt (NaCl) in it and let it dissolve. Pour the solution into a 200 ml glass (you can add some salt to it) and cover the glass with some cap. A dessert plate will do.
After few days you will see a ring of fine salt crystals on the glass above the water level.

[MatrixBlackRock]

Does a brass padlock with steel shackle (even stainless steel) and all remaining parts being brass exist?

I use these on communications sites a few being almost on the ocean here in South Florida and find they hold up very well to a adverse environment. They are a bit pricey but if you shop around you can get them for as low as $15.

The majority are plated brass housings, but keep in mind Best does offer aluminum housings and you don't want one of those.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Best-Access-Pad ... 23528484da

Wayne

[l0ckcr4ck3r]

Just thought about CLC!! Comando Lock has a dedicated Marine Padlock series with Stainless Ball Bearings and a choice of Brass or Boron Alloy Shackles. They are pretty good prices as well.

[cledry]

Abloy all the way. If you cannot afford it look for Wilson Bohanon, not as secure though.

[romit]

ABUS Marine Padlocks are 100 percent rust-free security padlocks and they are specially designed for outdoor use. ABUS padlock brass 70 & 70IB is made from solid brass and is completely rust free lock. In addition, ABLOY super weatherproof padlock also create locks that can handle any weather situation, from hot to cold weathers. They are also rust free padlocks.