What are ABUS security levels?

The ABUS security level system has been re-evaluated and revised for increased transparency and simplicity. Today’s ratings are based entirely on the security level of the lock. The level system – represented as a “speedometer”- works on a scale of 1-15 for bicycle and 1-20 for motorcycle locks.

What is the strongest padlock you can buy?

ABUS Granit™: one of the world’s most secure padlocks with a tensile resistance of over six tonnes. Granit locks have a tensile resistance of over six tonnes, making it almost impossible for attackers to release the shackle from the lock body by force.

What do ABUS lock numbers mean?

CEN Grade 6 padlocks are very rare and as such most companies would recommend a grade of 3 to 5 for high security applications. Grade 6 – Maximum Security. Grade 5 – Extra High Security. Grade 4 – High Security. Grade 3 – Medium to High Security.

Are ABUS chains made in China?

ABUS Shenzhen (China)

Can you break an ABUS lock?

Since many thieves use a car jack to pull out the shackle, ABUS tosses a few tons on their locks, turning the screws until they break. This one took six metric tons of pulling force to break, and amazingly was still secure, requiring the keys to remove the broken square shackles, which can’t be rotated out.

How secure are Abus locks?

Abus definitely have the best reputation for quality and reliability. Their locks are extremely well made, perform well in adverse weather conditions and last a long, long time. You can really feel the quality when you hold an Abus lock. Most of their locks are double bolted, which makes them more secure.

Are Abus padlocks hard to pick?

However, when securing especially valuable items you may want a padlock that is impossible to pick. As an example, the manufacturers ABUS and Abloy have developed cylinders for their padlocks which use rotating disks rather than pins.

Is ABUS a good brand?

Is Kryptonite better than Abus?

While Kryptonite don’t quite match Abus for quality or reliability, they’re not far off. Their locks are generally well made, perform reasonably well in adverse weather conditions and last a long time.

Which ABUS locks are made in Germany?

Diskus® – the disc lock classic made in Germany

Padlock 20 Diskus®
Padlock 23 Diskus®
Padlock 24IB Diskus®
Padlock 24RK Diskus®
Padlock 25 Diskus®
Padlock 26 Diskus®

What are ABUS security levels?