Keyed Alike & Master Key Padlocks

Secure your professional equipment with robust, cost-effective padlocks designed for workplace access management. Lockers, charging cabinets, safes, gates, technical rooms: our padlocks are available keyed-alike, master-keyed, in keyed-different batches, or with a combination lock. Customise them with laser engraving and benefit from volume discounts.

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Which locking system should you choose?

The right locking system depends on the number of users and how access is managed:

  • Keyed different padlocks: each padlock has its own key. Ideal when each access point is managed individually.
  • Single key padlocks (keyed alike): one key opens a whole batch of padlocks. Practical for a fleet managed by a single department.
  • Master key padlocks: a master key opens the entire fleet while individual keys are retained, the solution for managing a large number of padlocks hierarchically.
  • Combination padlocks: opened with a code, with no risk of losing a key; the code can be shared and, on some models, reprogrammed.

A padlock that resists break-in attempts

A padlock's resistance depends on its components: solid brass or aluminium body, case-hardened steel shackle that resists sawing and bolt cutters, rust-proof mechanism for long service life indoors and outdoors. The European standard EN 12320 grades padlocks by performance (up to grade 6): the higher the grade, the stronger the protection. Our Bürg Watcher high-security padlocks (Alpha, Diamant, Quadra) feature anti-drill protection, double anti-pick locking and high resistance to pulling.

Which padlock size should you choose?

The size depends on the item to be secured and the level of protection required. Check the body width (from 20 to 60 mm), the inner width and height of the shackle (clearance available), and the shackle thickness (the thicker it is, the greater the resistance to sawing). Long shackle models make it easier to fit padlocks on bulky items.

Customise your padlocks

To secure and identify your fleet, we laser engrave your logo, sequential numbering or any other text directly on the padlock body, providing useful traceability for inventory management and a visible theft deterrent.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can you recognise a high-resistance security padlock?

A high-resistance padlock combines a solid brass or aluminium body, a case-hardened steel shackle and a rust-proof mechanism. The EN 12320 standard lets you compare models by security grade, up to grade 6.

What is the difference between a unique key, keyed alike and a master key?

A unique key opens only one padlock. Keyed alike means a whole batch opens with a single key. A master key adds a key that opens the entire fleet while individual keys are kept, ideal for hierarchical access management.

Key or combination padlock: which should you choose?

A keyed padlock offers excellent mechanical strength; a combination padlock eliminates the risk of losing a key and allows shared access by code. The choice depends on how you manage access.

Can a security padlock be customised?

Yes. We laser engrave your logo, sequential numbering or text on the padlock body, for traceability across your fleet and a deterrent effect.

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