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So Much Material Options for Lock Bodies - Steel

你不知道的鎖事 材質篇 - 原來鎖體分這麼多材質 - 鋼

#1

Choosing the right lock not only requires precise measurements but also an understanding of the material requirements and characteristics of the specific application. Different lock body materials can highlight the unique advantages of each lock.

選擇適合的鎖除了要量好尺寸外，也需要了解場域對於材質的需求以及特點。不同的鎖體材質可以凸顯每種鎖不同的優點。

When it comes to strength, you can't overlook the "Guardian" - Steel!

若提到堅固絕不能錯過的" 守護者 " --- 鋼 ！

Steel is an alloy composed of iron, carbon, and other metallic elements. By adjusting its chemical composition and processing methods, various types of steel with distinct properties can be produced. These properties include hardness, toughness, corrosion resistance, and heat resistance, making steel widely used across different industries.

鋼是一種由鐵、碳和其他金屬元素組成的合金材料。通過調整化學成分和加工方式，可以生產出具有不同特性的鋼材。這些特性包括硬度、韌性、耐腐蝕性、耐熱性等，使鋼材廣泛應用於各個領域。

Carbon is the primary component of steel, typically comprising 0.1% to 2% of its composition. The carbon content significantly influences steel's hardness, strength, and toughness. High-carbon steel is strong but less tough, making it suitable for tools and cutting instruments that require high hardness. Low-carbon steel, has lower strength but better toughness, making it ideal for construction and automotive applications that demand strong and resilient materials.

而碳是鋼材的主要成分，含量一般在0.1%到2%之間。碳含量的不同會影響鋼材的硬度、強度和韌性。高碳鋼強度高但韌性較低，適用於需要高硬度的工具和刀具；低碳鋼強度稍低但韌性更好，適用於建築和汽車等需要強韌性的領域。

The diverse properties and applications of steel make it an indispensable material in modern industry, often referred to as the "cornerstone of modern civilization." As technology continues to advance, the development and application of steel will become even more diverse.

鋼材的多樣性能和應用，使其在現代工業中扮演著不可替代的重要角色，被稱為「現代文明的基石」。隨著科技的不斷進步，鋼材的研發和應用也將更加多樣化。

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The primary characteristics of steel locks

鋼鎖的主要特性

Steel locks are renowned for their strength, high security, and resistance to tampering, making them highly popular for anti-theft purposes. Especially after heat treatment, the surface hardness, tensile strength, and impact resistance of steel locks are significantly enhanced. This makes them difficult to damage, even under external impact or malicious attempts, providing reliable protection for valuables.

鋼鎖以堅固、高安全性和難被破壞著稱，是非常受歡迎的防盜鎖具，尤其是經過熱處理後，鋼鎖的表面硬度、抗拉強度和抗撞擊能力會明顯地提高，即便遭受外力撞擊或惡意破壞也較難損壞，為財物提供可靠的保護。

The most crucial material in manufacturing steel locks is steel itself. Steel exhibits excellent corrosion resistance, which is further enhanced through alloying to resist chemical corrosion and oxidation. Steel locks offer superior anti-shear and anti-impact capabilities compared to traditional copper and plastic locks, making them a standard choice for homes, shops, and various settings, playing a vital role in theft prevention.

製成鋼鎖最重要的材料 --- 也就是鋼材！鋼材具有優異的耐腐蝕性，透過製作成合金增強了防止化學腐蝕和氧化的能力，而鋼鎖的抗剪和抗敲能力優於傳統銅製鎖和塑膠鎖，因此成為家居、店鋪等等場景的標配，發揮重要的防盜作用。

High-strength steel boasts impressive tensile and flexural properties, along with good toughness and excellent corrosion resistance. This makes it suitable for engineering structures like large machinery, as well as high-safety applications in the automotive and aerospace industries, and harsh environments such as marine, chemical, and power sectors. Additionally, steel's good machinability and weldability further expand its application scope.

高強度的鋼材擁有很高的抗拉和抗彎折特性，同時也具備了良好的韌性和優異的耐腐蝕性，所以適用於像大型機械設備等工程結構上的製作、汽車和航空等對安全性要求高的領域，甚至是海洋、化工、電力等嚴酷環境等等。此外，鋼材也具有良好的加工性能、焊接性等，更加拓寬了鋼材的應用領域。

Steel plays a pivotal role in modern industrial and societal development. With technological advancements and innovative processes, the application prospects for steel will continue to broaden.

鋼材在現代工業和社會發展中擔當重要角色，隨著科技進步和工藝的創新，鋼材的應用前景將更加寬廣。

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Impact resistance of steel locks

鋼鎖抗撞擊能力

Steel exhibits high tensile strength, bending resistance, and toughness, primarily due to its internal crystal structure, chemical composition, and heat treatment techniques.

鋼材具有很高的抗拉強度、抗彎曲強度和韌性，主要原因包括其內部晶體的結構、化學成分和熱處理技術等。

Steel's crystalline structure disperses stress uniformly, with fine and even grains effectively preventing crack propagation. The appropriate carbon content and alloying elements such as manganese, chromium, and nickel further enhance the material's strength and toughness.

鋼材的晶體結構能均勻分散應力，細小均勻的晶粒能有效阻止裂紋的擴展。而適當的碳含量和合金元素如錳、鉻、鎳的加入，進一步提高了鋼材的強度和韌性。

Heat treatment techniques like quenching, tempering, annealing, and normalizing significantly improve steel's hardness and toughness while homogenizing its internal structure.

熱處理技術如淬火、回火、退火和正火，能顯著提升鋼材的硬度和韌性，並均勻內部組織。

These combined factors make steel a material of high strength and exceptional toughness.

因為這些因素綜合作用，使鋼材成為了具備高強度和優異韌性的材料。

As previously mentioned, steel possesses excellent impact resistance, allowing it to withstand severe impacts or other external forces while maintaining its original integrity and functionality. Therefore, security locks made from steel not only enhance overall safety, but also provide users with a high level of reliable protection.

如剛剛所述，因為鋼材擁有很好的抗撞擊能力，能夠在抵抗激烈撞擊或其他外力破壞的同時，又能保持原有的完整性和功能的正常使用。所以鋼材製成的防盜鎖具不僅能提升整體的安全性，更能為使用者提供高度且可靠的安全保障。

Regular maintenance of steel locks, including cleaning, lubrication, and anti-corrosion treatments, can effectively extend their service life. These maintenance practices help prevent rust and wear, ensuring the locks' long-lasting functionality and appearance. Proper upkeep also allows for the inspection and repair of potential damage, preventing minor issues from developing into major problems.

而鋼鎖通過定期保養，如清潔、潤滑和防腐處理，可以有效地延長鋼鎖的使用壽命。這些保養措施能夠防止鋼材生鏽或磨損，確保其持久的功能和美觀。而適當的維護還能夠檢查和維修潛在的損壞，避免小問題演變成大的故障。

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Hardness of steel locks

鋼鎖的硬度

Hardness, the ability of a solid material to resist permanent deformation, is crucial for steel locks.

硬度是指固體材料抗拒永久變形的能力，即抵抗表面變形的能力，對於鋼鎖而言尤其重要。

Steel locks offer high resistance to cutting, drilling, and impact, maintaining structural integrity and functionality under various attacks and damage attempts. This makes steel locks a preferred choice for anti-theft and protection applications.

鋼鎖具有高抗剪斷、鑽孔和抗撞擊能力，能在各種攻擊和破壞下保持結構完整性和功能正常運行。這使得鋼鎖在防盜和防護應用中成為首選。

The high hardness of steel locks is derived from material properties and advanced manufacturing processes. Heat treatment and processing techniques significantly increase surface hardness, enhancing wear resistance and external force resistance, ensuring durability and safety over long-term use.

鋼鎖的高硬度來自於材料特性和先進製造工藝。通過熱處理和加工技術，鋼材的表面硬度顯著提高，增強了抗磨損和抵抗外力的能力，確保長期使用中的耐用性和安全保障。

Steel locks effectively resist cutting tools, drilling machinery, or severe impacts, ensuring the safety of internal mechanisms and external structures. The scratch resistance of steel also helps maintain the lock's appearance.

鋼鎖能有效抵抗剪斷工具、鑽孔機械或劇烈撞擊，保持內部機制和外部結構的安全。鋼材的防刮性也有助於保持鎖具的外觀。

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Applications of steel locks

鋼鎖適用場所

Steel locks are essential components in modern security systems. They effectively prevent theft and intrusion while enhancing the overall security of any premises.

鋼鎖是現代安全防護的重要配件，不僅能有效防止盜竊入侵，還能提升場所的整體安全性。

These high-security locks are suitable for various locations, including but not limited to doors, motorcycles, factories, and warehouses.

這些高安全性的鋼鎖適用於各種場所，包括但不限於大門、機車、廠房和倉庫等。

They offer excellent anti-tampering performance and durability, capable of withstanding external attacks and harsh environments. Here are some common applications:

它們具有出色的抗破壞性能和耐久性，能夠承受各種外部攻擊和惡劣環境的考驗。以下簡單的舉例一些鋼鎖常使用的場域：

1. Doors

1. 大門

Steel locks are commonly used on doors, working with high-security door lock systems to provide reliable protection for residential and commercial buildings. Their robustness and durability effectively counter various tampering methods, ensuring overall security.

鋼鎖常應用於大門，它可與高安全性門鎖系統配合使用，為住宅和商業建築提供可靠的防護。鋼鎖的堅固性和耐用性使其能夠有效抵禦各種破壞手段，確保整體的安全性。

In homes, steel locks prevent unauthorized entry, safeguarding family safety. For commercial buildings, they protect against theft and vandalism, securing assets and confidential information.

在住宅中，鋼鎖可防止非法入侵，保障家庭安全。對於商業建築，鋼鎖能防止盜竊和破壞，保護資產和機密資訊。

2. Motorcycles

2. 機車

Motorcycles, as primary public transportation vehicles, require high security.

機車作為主要的公共交通工具，對其安全性要求極高。

When parked, steel locks become crucial anti-theft components, effectively preventing vehicle theft or damage. Steel lock's high resistance to cutting tools and violent attacks provides robust security for motorcycles.

在停放時，鋼鎖成為防盜的關鍵配件，有效防止車輛被盜或破壞。鋼鎖還擁有很高的抗破壞性能，能夠抵抗剪斷工具和暴力攻擊，為機車提供強大的安全保護。

Especially in public or outdoor parking spaces, steel locks significantly reduce theft risk. Using steel locks not only extends the motorcycle's lifespan but also gives owners peace of mind. Steel lock's hardness and durability ensure good protective performance even in adverse weather conditions, making them an ideal choice for motorcycle security.

特別是在公共停車場或露天停車位，鋼鎖的使用能大幅降低車輛被盜的風險。配戴鋼鎖不僅能延長機車的使用壽命，還能讓車主更加安心。此外，鋼鎖的高硬度和耐用性使其在惡劣天氣條件下仍能保持良好的防護效果，是機車防盜的不二之選。

3. Factories and Warehouses

3. 廠房、倉庫

For industrial locations like factories and warehouses, the importance of steel locks is evident.

對於工業場所像是廠房和倉庫等地方，鋼鎖的重要性非常明顯。

These facilities usually store valuable and expensive equipment, raw materials, and finished products, necessitating strong security measures to ensure asset safety. Steel locks, with their superior hardness and anti-tampering capabilities, are the preferred protective devices for these areas. They effectively resist tools and violent tampering, preventing unauthorized entry into restricted areas.

這些設施通常存放著大量有價值且昂貴的設備、原物料和成品，因此需要強有力的安全防護措施來確保這些資產的安全。鋼鎖以其卓越的高硬度和抗破壞性能成為這些場所的首選防護裝置。無論是針對破壞工具還是暴力破壞，鋼鎖都能夠有效抵抗，防止入侵者進入禁止區域。

Professionally heat-treated and manufactured, steel locks possess excellent wear and corrosion resistance, adapting to various harsh industrial environments. Over long-term use, they maintain structural integrity and functionality, providing continuous high-level protection.

鋼鎖經過專業的熱處理和製造加工技術，具備優秀的耐磨損和抗腐蝕性，適應各種嚴苛的工業環境。在長期使用中，鋼鎖能保持其結構完整性和功能，提供持續的高水平保護。

Moreover, using steel locks enhances overall site security, creating a stable production and storage environment for enterprises. This is beneficial for protecting company property, reducing insurance costs, and improving work efficiency. Therefore, steel locks play an indispensable role in industrial locations, becoming essential equipment for asset safety.

此外，鋼鎖的應用還可以提升整個場所的安全等級，為企業創造一個穩定的生產和儲存環境。這對於保護公司的財產安全、降低保險成本以及提高工作效率都有顯著的益處。因此，鋼鎖在工業場所中扮演著不可替代的角色，成為保障資產安全的必備設備。

In conclusion, as a key component of high-security protection, steel locks not only play vital roles in doors, motorcycles, factories, and warehouses but also provide comprehensive and reliable security protection for various application scenarios through continuous innovation and technological advancement.

總之，鋼鎖作為高安全防護的關鍵配件，不僅在大門、機車、廠房和倉庫等場所發揮重要作用，還透過不斷創新和技術的提升，為各種應用場景提供了更全面、更可靠的安全保護。