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The 20 Piece Padlock Shim Pick Set is designed for use on both combination and key operated padlocks with spring operated shackle latches. Simply insert the shim next to the lock shank and then rotate to depress the latch. 4 sizes, 5 of each type.
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- Subcategory:
- Locksmith Tools
- Product Subgroup:
- Locksmith Tools
- Product Type:
- Lock Pick
- Product Category:
- Lock Pick
- Department:
- Door Hardware
Pro-Lok PKPS – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What kind of padlocks will the Pro-Lok PKPS shim set actually open?
The Pro-Lok PKPS shim pick set works on padlocks with spring operated shackle latches, which covers both combination and key operated padlocks. The shim slides in alongside the shackle shank and is then rotated to depress the latch and release the shackle. Padlocks that don't use a spring latch on the shackle aren't opened this way.
2) How many shims come in the Pro-Lok padlock shim set and are they all the same size?
Twenty shims in the set, split across 4 sizes with 5 of each. The multiple sizes matter because shackle diameter and the clearance between the shackle and the lock body vary from padlock to padlock, so a locksmith carrying the full set has a shim thin or wide enough for most of the spring-latch padlocks encountered on a call.
3) Do I need to know the combination or have a key to use a padlock shim?
No. Shimming bypasses the locking mechanism entirely, it works on the shackle latch rather than the wheels or the pin stack. That's why the PKPS set covers both combination and key operated padlocks, and why it's a common non-destructive entry tool for property managers and maintenance crews dealing with abandoned or forgotten locks on gates, lockers and storage units.
4) Is a shim set the same thing as a lock pick set?
They solve different problems. Pick sets manipulate a pin tumbler or wafer plug to turn the cylinder. The Pro-Lok PKPS shims never touch the cylinder, they attack the spring loaded shackle latch directly by sliding down beside the shank and rotating to push the latch clear. If the padlock is a combination model there's no cylinder to pick at all, which is where a shim is the tool that works.
5) Will the Pro-Lok PKPS shims work on a deadbolt or a door lock?
No. The PKPS is a padlock tool. It's built to slide alongside a padlock shackle and release a spring operated shackle latch, so there's nothing for it to do on a deadbolt, a knob lock, or a mortise lock. For door cylinders you want pick and tension tools rather than shims.
6) Should a locksmith carry shims if they already own picks and a bypass kit?
Yes, for padlock work. Shimming is usually faster than picking on a spring-latch padlock, and it's the only non-destructive route on a combination padlock where there is no keyway. The PKPS gives 5 each of 4 sizes, so a tech can burn through a few bent shims on a job and still have the size that fits.
7) Is the Pro-Lok padlock shim set sold as one kit or do I pick a size?
One kit, one model: PKPS. You get the complete 20 piece assortment, 4 sizes with 5 of each, rather than ordering individual shim sizes.
How fast can I get the Pro-Lok PKPS delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Pro-Lok PKPS come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Pro-Lok PKPS is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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