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Robust Impenetrable Locks

Bowley's Model 543 Padlock Uses Unique Designs for Assured Security

— April 9, 2018 — Art & Design
The chunky Model 543 padlock may appear to just be an oversized lock, but the robust design makes the padlock one of the strongest and most secure locks ever made. Created by the prestigious Bowley Lock Company, the brand behind the innovative Bowley Lock, this beefy padlock combines innovative design and high-quality materials to create an unbreakable lock. To create the locking mechanism, Bowley looked at older locks that required a specially shaped key and combines this technology with the pin and tumbler system seen more commonly today.

The design of the Model 543 padlock incorporates a dual-shielded 9 Pin core that incorporates more than 2.3 billion key combinations. This 9 Pin system makes the lock virtually impenetrable to lockpickers and can only be unlocked by the uniquely shaped key. The Model 543 padlock currently comes in three different models, including aluminum, brass and 17-4 stainless steel. All three versions utilize a 7/16" hardened steel nickel-plated shackle and feature a 1/4" thick hardened 17-4 SS bottom plate.
Trend Themes
1. Strong and Secure Locks - The robust design of the Bowley Model 543 padlock presents opportunities for creating even stronger and more secure locks in the future.
2. Combining Old and New Lock Technologies - The incorporation of a specially shaped key with the pin and tumbler system in the Model 543 padlock opens possibilities for combining different lock technologies for enhanced security.
3. Impenetrable Lockpick-proof Locks - The use of a dual-shielded 9 Pin core with over 2.3 billion key combinations in the Model 543 padlock demonstrates the potential for lock designs that are virtually impenetrable to lockpickers.
Industry Implications
1. Lock Manufacturing - The Bowley Model 543 padlock sets the stage for innovation within the lock manufacturing industry, encouraging the development of stronger and more secure lock solutions.
2. Security Systems - The strong and secure design of the Model 543 padlock offers disruptive opportunities for the security systems industry in creating impenetrable lock systems for buildings, vehicles, and more.
3. Key Manufacturing - The unique shape and functionality of the key used in the Model 543 padlock suggest potential for advancements and innovations within the key manufacturing industry to create more secure and specialized keys.
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