Keyed Alike Padlocks
Keyed Alike Padlocks
Too many keys is a genuine operational problem. A site with six padlocks and six different keys creates friction every time someone needs to move between gates, sheds, stores, or outbuildings — and that friction has a habit of resulting in locks left open, keys left in, or padlocks removed entirely because the hassle outweighed the habit. Keyed alike padlocks solve that at source.
The principle is straightforward: multiple padlocks, one key. But how you specify them matters. For a domestic property with a side gate and a garden store, a set of keyed alike brass padlocks — a 5-pin CISA or Union model, say — is a sensible and cost-effective answer. They'll do the job, they're easy to replace, and the key profile won't clash with anything else on the ring. For a commercial yard, storage depot, or rental property where the padlocks are exposed to weather and repeated use, the specification needs to step up. The Squire SS65 6-pin cylinder padlock keyed alike is in a different class — built for sites where security and durability aren't optional.
The lever padlock options here — ERA's 5 and 6-lever models, the Asec SG5, Squire Old English — are worth considering where insurance or tenancy requirements specify lever mechanisms rather than pin tumbler cylinders. Some policies and schedules still do, particularly on outbuildings and storage units, and a 5-lever padlock keyed alike to a set means you're meeting that requirement across the board without managing a separate set of keys for each door.
The ABUS 26 discus padlock is a different shape of lock entirely — the circular body and shrouded shackle give it a low attack profile that suits exposed applications like gate chains, storage unit doors, or anywhere that a conventional hasp and open-shackle combination would be the obvious target. Available keyed alike, which makes it a practical choice for sites using a combination of standard and discus padlocks on the same key.
If you're ordering keyed alike sets, confirm the quantity you need upfront — the number of padlocks per set and available key profiles vary by model, and it's worth getting the full requirement right first time rather than trying to match keys retrospectively.
