Hasps & Staples

A hasp and staple are a locking mechanism that is used on a door or cabinet and held in place with a padlock or pin. The hasp part of the lock contains pre-drilled holes enabling it to be screwed to the door and has a hinged strap attached to it containing a slot. The staple is a metal loop that fits on the adjacent door, frame or lid. The hinged strap on the hasp slots over the staple and is secured in place by a padlock, pin or tumbler. The hasp and staple provide a simple way of making outbuildings or sheds secure and deterring opportunist thieves