The difference between brass and iron cylinders of padlocks

Padlock is an important security tool which often used in our daily life. And cylinder is the core part of the padlock. There are two types of padlock cylinders: brass and iron ones. So, what is the difference between them?

1. Different materials

Brass cylinder is made of purple copper material, while iron cylinder is made of iron material. Therefore, brass cylinder is stronger and more durable than iron one.

2. Different service life

Brass cylinder has longer service life than iron one, and it is not easy to rust and corrosion, smoother to use.

3. Different safety performance

Brass cylinder usually works with the brass lock body, so it is more secure and reliable, not easy to be attacked. Equally iron cylinder is easy to be cracked by some professional thieves.

The padlock cylinder has significant impact on the use and safety of the padlock. A good padlock, in addition to the material and structure of the lock body, the material and structure of the cylinder is also very important. Therefore, different cylinder materials will affect the service life of padlock.

Padlocks with brass cylinders not only have longer service life, but also are more stable and reliable. Padlocks with iron cylinders are easily attacked, and are not as secure as those with brass ones.

No matter which kind of cylinder, you need to keep it dry and clean in daily use, do not let it stained with moisture and debris, so as not to affect the use effect. At the same time, it is important to avoid using excessive force, so as not to damage the padlock.