HARDWARE & SECURITY
Why Squire ’ s world-beating Stronghold ® range offers the best weatherproof security
» UNRIVALLED IN STRENGTH AND durability , Stronghold ® locks come with an all-weather storm proof lock body cover designed to fully protect it from exposure to rain , snow , frost and sun . All locks feature an electrophoretic finish which gives extreme resistance against corrosion and the keyhole dust cover provides excellent protection against the elements inside the lock .
The super heavy-duty SS100CS is universally respected as the world ’ s strongest production padlock . It is designed for outdoor use where maximum security and corrosion resistance is a priority . Locations that are high risk , such as perimeter gates , warehouses , outbuildings , shipping containers , heavy machinery , commercial vehicles and for high value property including motorcycle security at home .
This dual cylinder closed shackle padlock with 100mm wide solid steel lock body is the first ever to achieve the highest Loss Prevention Certification Board ( LPCB ) SR4 standard ( not as a set ) and the highest security CEN Grade 6 rating . Each 6-pin cylinder offers 250,000 key differs , when combined they give a total of 625million differs . One of the many benefits of this dual cylinder padlock is its wide range of uses . It can have ‘ same key ’ cylinders , where both cylinders operate using the same key .
Or they can be keyed to differ , where the padlock is operated using two different keys . Both versions can be keyed-alike and master-keyed . Keys can be held by different people and the lock cannot be opened unless both keys are presented .
Remarkably , the SS100CS weighs a massive 4.3kg of British steel and is capable of a tensile pull of over 24 tonnes ( independently tested ). It is the hero product of the Stronghold ® high security padlock range , which comes in many sizes and shackle variants . Many highlights are the solid hardened steel lock body , electrophoretic anti-corrosion finish , hardened boron alloy steel shackle , anti-drill protection and high corrosion resistance for harsh environments .
Key features of Squire ’ s Stronghold SS100CS :
• Extreme corrosion resistant padlock – tested to BS EN12320:2012 Grade 5 for corrosion resistance after being subjected to 480 hours salt spray .
• Highly durable storm proof cover – fully protects the lock body and cylinders from the elements .
• Protective keyhole dust cover – excellent protection against the elements inside the lock .
• Heavy duty , weatherproof , anti-corrosion finish - the black electrophoretic anti-corrosion finish protects the lock body on the inside and the outside giving maximum corrosion protection .
• Protected closed shackle - virtually total protection for the shackle against all forms of attack . Machined to give a smooth appearance which is easy to handle .
• 20mm diameter hardened boron alloy steel shackle - case hardened boron alloy steel gives maximum anticut resistance on the hard outside and anti-twist resistance from the flexible inner core .
• Boron alloy steel is super highperformance steel and is 80 % tougher than mild steel . Maximum anticorrosion satin chrome finish shackle recommended for harsh outdoor conditions .
• Maximum security dual cylinder - unique dual-cylinder design . Precision engineered , solid brass 6-pin cylinders with anti-pick and anti-bump features .
• CNC precision manufactured lock body - the 100mm thick casehardened lock body is precision manufactured by Squire on high performance , cutting edge CNC machines at its UK operation .
• The market leading tight tolerances that Squire can achieve enables it to outperform all other padlocks of a similar size . The lock body is case hardened on the outside to resist bolt cutter attack and flexible enough at its core to resist twist attack .
Designed , engineered and made in Britain , the Stronghold ® brand is Squire ’ s premium range of extra high security padlocks , padbars , chains , lock and chain sets and keysafes .
Plus , most of the extra high security Stronghold ® range has the added benefit of tested and approved to the highest global standards by Sold Secure , CEN and LPCB , and supported by Secured by Design . Testament to Squire ’ s reputation for long lasting toughness .
Super-tough STH100 padbar
The Stronghold ® family now includes Squire ’ s seriously heavy duty STH100 padbar specifically designed for use only with the SS100CS padlock .
The hardened hasp and staple is one of the strongest on the market for extra high security outdoor use . This CEN grade 6 padbar body is made from a special hardened cast material which makes it ultrastrong against all forms of attack , and the hardened staple rotates for extra resistance .
When used together with Squire ’ s SS100CS padlock , they achieve the industry leading LPCB SR4 standard .
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