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Finding the perfect lock is a breeze! But how do you choose the right one?

你不知道的鎖事 選購篇 - 鎖到之處，一拍即合! 如何選購適合的鎖呢?

#1

Do people often buy locks based on their favorite style or color? Only to realize later, after trying to use it, that it doesn't fit or work properly?

大家在選購鎖時是不是常常一看到喜歡的款式或是顏色就直接購買了呢?結果買回家一掛才發現 哎呀~怎麼進不去!

Buying an unsuitable lock and then going through the hassle of returning or exchanging it can indeed be time-consuming and inconvenient. However, it can be made much easier and simpler if you know the measurement specifications beforehand.

買到不合適的鎖，然後又要開啟一趟麻煩的退換貨之旅，這樣是不是很花時間又麻煩呢? 其實只要知道測量的規格，就能讓你買鎖更加輕鬆簡單!

#2

Expert Tip for Choosing Locks 1 - Measuring the Diameter of the Hole

挑鎖訣竅小技巧1 - 測量孔洞的直徑

It is essential for the diameter of the hole to be larger than the diameter of the shackle, as illustrated in the diagram below. The diameter of the shackle, represented by Size A, must be smaller than the diameter of the hole, represented by Size B. Otherwise, our shackle will not be able to pass through the hole and lock securely.

必需是孔洞的直徑大於鎖勾的直徑，如下圖所示，A尺寸的鎖勾直徑需小於B尺寸的孔洞直徑，否則我們的鎖勾會無法穿過孔洞並上鎖。

There are various styles and designs of holes, but the one constant factor is that they need to be measured at the point where the shackle needs to pass through. As shown in the example below, regardless of size and style, you only need to measure the diameter and find a shackle that is smaller than the diameter of the hole.

孔洞有很多種的樣式，但唯一不變的就是它需要測量的地方!一定都會是鎖勾需要穿過的那個孔的直徑。如下圖範例所示，不管大小和樣式，只需測量直徑後找到能小於孔洞直徑的鎖勾即可。

Therefore, when making a purchase, it is essential to pay special attention to whether the padlock you are buying can fit through the hole you intend to lock. Ensuring a proper fit between the shackle and the hole is crucial for the lock to function effectively and securely.

所以在購買時一定要特別注意您購買的掛鎖是否能穿過您要上鎖的孔洞!確保鎖勾和孔洞之間的正確安裝才能完整地發揮作用。

#3

Expert Tip for Choosing Locks 2 - Measuring the Distance Between Holes

挑鎖訣竅小技巧2 - 測量孔洞與孔洞之間的距離

There are generally two types of distances between holes: vertical inner distance and horizontal inner distance.

孔洞與孔洞之間的距離大致有分成2種，垂直的內距離和水平的內距離。

As shown in the diagram below, based on the dimensions of the lock hook, the horizontal inner distance is X, and the vertical inner distance is Y. The vertical inner distance can also be referred to as the hook length, indicating the inner length of the lock hook.

如下圖所示，依照掛鎖的鎖勾尺寸來看，水平的內距離是X，垂直的內距離是Y。垂直的內距離也可以稱做勾長，意為鎖勾的內長度。

When measuring the distance between the holes of your item that you want to lock, for horizontal distances, check if the distance between the holes (C dimension) is smaller than the inner distance of the lock hook (X dimension). If it is, you can securely lock it.

在您需要上鎖的地方測量您要上鎖的物品的孔洞距離，如果是水平的，可以看看您的物品的孔洞與孔洞之間的距離(C尺寸)是否有小於鎖勾的內距(X尺寸)，如果有即可正常上鎖。

Similarly, for vertical distances, measure the distance between the vertical holes (D dimension) and check if it is smaller than the inner distance of the lock hook (Y dimension). It's important to note that when measuring the distance between the holes, you should measure the outer distance.

而垂直的同理，需要測量垂直的孔洞與孔洞之間的距離(D尺寸)是否有小於鎖勾的內距(Y尺寸)。 要特別注意的是，在測量孔洞與孔洞之間的距離一定要測量外距喔!

#4

Now that you have a deeper understanding of these two important measurement methods, you have gained valuable insights into choosing the right hanging lock. The measurement process before selecting a lock is crucial as it significantly reduces the chances of purchasing the wrong lock.

在知道以上2點很重要的測量方式後，是不是對挑選掛鎖有了更深的了解呢?在挑選掛鎖前的測量真的很重要，它能大大的降低您購買錯鎖的機會。

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如果您還有不清楚的地方或想詢問的事，歡迎點擊上方的聯絡我們與我們聯繫。祝您可以挑到符合您需求的鎖具。