If you need to secure a car in a parking lot or secure your home or office building with a padlock, brass is an excellent choice. The brass padlock is designed to be as durable as possible. Usually, they are made from high quality brass, with a nickel satin finished finish. The 55 Series padlocks by Abus are popular series of locks because they offer long lasting, reliable security without breaking the budget.

The Abus brass padlock offers good level of corrosion resistance. It is a heavy duty lock that is ideal for securing commercial buildings and vehicles. These locks feature an anti-corrosive material that prevents tarnishing of the metal. You can use these brass pads for exterior applications, but it would be better to use them inside. Using it outdoors can protect your expensive items from rust, but it is best not to expose them to the elements.

These brass padlock models are available in two standard and one premium style. The premium style is made of steel shackle and has a steel body. This type of lock may cost more than the regular model. In addition, the premium brass padlock is often offered with a limited lifetime warranty. The regular version has a plastic or fiber body and is usually less expensive.

The steel shackle version is perfect for securing industrial, commercial and residential buildings. It is available with different gauge steel that is resistant against rusting and corrosion. The plastic or fiber brass padlock is ideal for outdoor use. It is less expensive than its steel counterpart and is more resistant to the adverse effects of weathering.

The second type of brass padlock is the laminated brass padlock. This type has a steel or plastic body that is comprised of two layers - a thin layer of plastic and a thick, stronger layer of steel or metal. This type of lock is perfect for residential as well as commercial structures. Because of its strength, this brass padlock is commonly used in combination with keyed alike or dead bolt locks.

One thing to remember about the laminated steel padlocks - they are more difficult to break into than other types of locks. Criminals are also wary of using these locks because the material is so difficult to pick. The locks are also fireproof and require very little maintenance. In most cases, it would be a good idea to buy an entire set of these locks if you own several residential or commercial buildings. There is no reason not to do so.