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Bolt Lock Helps Fleets That Tow

The patented "Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology" of Bolt Locks is a convenient security option for protecting trailers, hitches, ladders, and more while reducing key clutter on a keychain.

March 21, 2019
Bolt Lock Helps Fleets That Tow

BOLT Locks use specially crafted tumblers to memorize a vehicle's ignition key the first time it is inserted into the lock. One complete turn of the key moves the tumblers to fit that one specific key, resulting in a uniquely programmed lock. 

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The patented "Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology" of Bolt Locks is a convenient security option for protecting trailers, hitches, ladders, and more while reducing key clutter on a keychain.

Bolt Locks use specially crafted tumblers to memorize a vehicle's ignition key the first time it is inserted into the lock. One complete turn of the key moves the tumblers to fit that one specific key, resulting in a uniquely programmed lock. The days of having to use different keys for each lock are gone. 

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The stainless steel pin of the Coupler Pin Lock fits couplers from 1/2-inch to 3 3/8-inches in 1/8-inch increments, providing a snug fit. Bolt's coupler pin lock secures the locking lever from any movement and serves dual purposes: locking a trailer ball when hitched to a vehicle or making the coupler unusable when off of the vehicle. When the trailer is not hitched to a vehicle, the coupler pin lock secures the locking lever so that it cannot be moved in order for a new vehicle to attach a ball mount to the trailer. 

The Bolt Receiver Lock is the other dual purpose lock for towing. Designed to lock the ball mount receiver onto the hitch of the vehicle, the Receiver Lock comes in two sizes: 1/2-inch and 5/8-inches. Bolt Locks' 1/2-inch Receiver Lock fits Class 1 and 2 hitches while the 5/8-inch Receiver Lock fits Class 3, 4, and 5 hitches. The receiver locks work by locking the ball mount to the receiver. When the ball mount is attached to the receiver hitch of the vehicle, the receiver lock is inserted and locked into place. This specific lock can be used whether or not a trailer is hitched to the vehicle. The receiver lock prevents the ball mount from being stolen off of the vehicle as well as preventing the trailer itself being stolen with the ball mount receiver. 

Market demand for a lock to protect unattended trailers led to the design and creation of the company's new hardened steel, red powder-coated Off-Vehicle Coupler Lock. Featuring bold red BOLT coloring, the robust device is a visible theft deterrent which is placed on the trailer's coupler and locked to prevent being secured to another vehicle. BOLT also offers cable locks and padlocks. The cable lock can secure kayaks to a roof rack of a vehicle, bikes to the back of a vehicle, generators to trailers, spare tires under the bed of the truck and any other item which needs to be protected during transport or storage. The multipurpose cable lock features a six foot long 1/4-inch black vinyl coated coiled cable.      

Bolt Locks' padlock can also be used in multiple ways: to lock a cargo trailer door, lock a toolbox, and more. No matter what needs secured, Bolt provides a convenient lock that opens with the vehicle's ignition key in order to protect it.     

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