Garage locks today are no different from door locks. It is only important that when they are selected, preference will be given to large mechanisms with a heavy body and a thick deadbolt, since there is an opinion that such a mechanism is harder to open. True, such a logic cannot be called correct. In fact, it makes no sense to overpay for some decorative elements that are not needed at all, since they have no functional value.
Consider the various garage locks, as well as their pros and cons.
Screw locks
They became very widespread in Soviet times. In fact, there is little real benefit from them, since such a lock can be opened in a short period of time. Nevertheless, they can be useful for garage doors , as they are able to well attract the curved gate leaves, aligning them somewhat.
Installation of such a mechanism can only be done by welding.
Padlocks for garage
They are very popular today, because they are quite easy to install. So, they dress on metal ears, which can be made of round rods or iron plates.
Such a device for locking the door is not very reliable, since it can be opened with an ordinary hammer or crowbar. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase garage locks with a body machined from a metal plate, since such mechanisms are practically impossible to crack.
"Crabs"
They are mechanisms with eyes hidden inside the case, where a thick metal pin is also located. The very idea of this castle is good, but the fact is that it is made of brittle alloys, so it can easily be broken with a strong blow. It is recommended to use such a lock as an additional element to other locking devices. The mechanism can be installed by welding.
Indoor Garage Locks
1. Overhead locks
They are quite difficult to crack, since the bolts are at the maximum distance from the metal sheet. This mechanism is installed using a drill; welding is not used in this case.
2. Mortise locks
They have two additional crossbars, which provides them with high resistance to break-ins, besides they have a fairly small key and no handles. The mechanism is installed using a grinder.
Electromagnetic lock
It consists of an electromagnet and a metal bar, which are located on opposite sides. The lock is quite simple in design, it has no moving parts, it can be connected to an electronic lock. Hacking such a design is quite difficult.
It should be noted that in the garage the lock can be installed either on the gate or on the gate. Since the gate leaves are quite heavy, the lock must be strong, it must have a metal box, strong crossbars and fastenings to the door.
Thus, garage locks it is necessary to choose only with increased reliability. However, they are quite expensive, so it is recommended to install several budget locks: a consignment note, two mortise locks and one good padlock.