Wrap the flexible braided shackle around tools and equipment to prevent theft and unauthorized use. Unlike a standard rigid shackle, it can bend and weave to secure multiple points with only one padlock, even for items with irregular shapes or corners. The flexible shackle also lets you conceal the lock body behind objects or tuck into tight spaces. Because the shackle is thinner than a standard shackle or cable lock, it is easier to cut. The more pins a lock has the harder it is to pick. Choose these locks if you need locks that each open with a different key.

Locks with a steel body are stronger than locks with an aluminum body. They have a steel shackle, which is stronger than a stainless steel shackle. Those with a bumper around the body minimize rattling and protect sensitive surfaces from damage if the lock knocks against them.