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 an aluminum body resist corrosion and weather better than locks with a steel body. They have a stainless steel shackle, which also resists corrosion better than steel shackles.

Alert others to locked-out equipment—these padlocks come in a variety of colors that will stand out from a typical padlock. Assign a color to individuals or jobs, such as blue for plumbing or red for electrical. A long, flexible shackle simplifies your lockout process by replacing the need for a separate cable and padlock. Weave the shackle through multiple hasps or lockouts. To make sure you’ve secured equipment properly, you can’t take the key out until the shackle is locked. They help comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 standards for safe lockouts. Choose these padlocks if you need locks that each open with a different key. All locks have random key numbers.

The shackle is braided stainless steel with a plastic coating, which gives it an extra layer of corrosion resistance and prevents it from scratching nearby surfaces. While the flexible shackle allows it to bend into tight spaces and around small parts, it’s thinner than a standard padlock shackle, so it is easier to cut.

Weave the flexible shackle through cramped spaces to secure multiple points with a single lock. These padlocks are a good choice for equipment that is awkward to lock, such as corner hasps and small tools. The shackle is flexible enough that you can tuck the lock body into tight areas, such as a circuit breaker cabinet. The more pins a lock has, the harder it is to force open. These padlocks have a pin-tumbler key locking mechanism that is difficult to pick. However, the shackle is thinner than a standard shackle, so it is easier to cut. Choose these locks if you need several locks that open with the same key.

Aluminum-body locks resist corrosion and weather better than steel-body locks.

Braided stainless steel shackles are the most corrosion resistant.