A lock is a product that's primarily used outdoors, where it's exposed to the elements. Properly maintaining it can help prevent jamming.
Even though many of our products have protective covers over the keyways; dirt, grime, salt, and dust can still find its way into the key cylinder. Because of this, performing scheduled maintenance is very important, just like changing the oil in your car or lubing the chain on your bicycle. There's no hard timeline on when you should maintain your lock, it really depends on the elements and frequency that you use your lock. However, bi-monthly is a good starting point.
If you're already in the habit of regularly lubing your chain, adding your lock to that is a good way to remember as well. For harsher elements like rain, snow, and salt water, you may want to increase the frequency of maintenance to keep your lock in optimal condition and good working order.
While a lot of our locks look very different, the functionality of the locking mechanism is similar.
Specific areas in the locks to apply lube is as follows:
In a U-lock - the shackle tips, the dead bolt locking areas, and the keyway:
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