HARDWARE & SECURITY
SS45 and the WS75 , and comes in many sizes and shackle variants .
Key features of Squire ’ s Stronghold range :
• 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 , anticorrosion finish - the black electrophoretic anti-corrosion finish protects the lock body on the inside and the outside giving maximum corrosion protection
• Hardened boron alloy steel shackle - case hardened boron alloy steel gives maximum anti-cut 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
• 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
• Open and long shackle variants give extra protection for applications requiring extra flexibility
• High security cylinder - precision engineered , solid brass 6-pin cylinders with anti-pick and anti-bump features
• CNC precision manufactured lock body - the case-hardened lock bodies are 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 .
Technological innovation is Squire ’ s trademark , producing some of the world ’ s most advanced designs in lock making .
All Squire Stronghold products are manufactured using superior design capabilities and the latest production methods . Importantly , they are tested to global security and fire safety standards to ensure the finest tolerances , reliability and outstanding performance .
What ’ s new ?
Latest additions to the Stronghold range include its high security Elite 1™ dimple pin system , STH100 padbar , Sold Secure Silver rated STH3 hasp and staple and Half Euro padlocks .
Squire has made it very easy to integrate the Elite 1 cylinder option to its extra-high security Stronghold ® padlock range SS80 , SS65 , SS50 padlocks and WS75 container lock .
Locksmiths can create keyed alike and master keyed suites using Squire ’ s range of cylinder types and profiles for Stronghold ® padlocks .
Additionally , these padlocks easily accept Euro profile and Scandinavian oval cylinders , as well as NW4 and Stronghold Protected and Restricted cylinders .
The Stronghold ® family also 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 ultra-strong 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 .
Squire ’ s STH3 hasp and staple is designed for extra high security of domestic buildings . This CEN grade 4 rated hasp and staple fits 13mm shackle padlocks and comes with Secured by Design ( SBD ) and Sold Secure certification .
Squire ’ s Stronghold ® Half Euro Padlocks accept half euro cylinders with no modification . Designed to the highest specification , the half euro padlocks are based on the Stronghold ® range of CEN grade locks .
These half euro padlocks come in two body widths of 65mm and 55mm , with open shackle and long shackle options .
Squire is committed to following good sustainability practice , by reducing the environmental impacts of all its activities and moving away from plastic packaging to cardboard . That ’ s why all Stronghold products originally available in retail packs are now available as boxed products . And they can be displayed in a new counter merchandiser made of sustainable wood materials .
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