A: Rust observed on the shackles is purely cosmetic and does not affect the strength of the shackle or the operation of the padlock. Rust is normal for boron-steel in certain environments, especially marine environments. In the design of AP3, we chose boron because we believe it is more important for the locks to work and be strong than it is for them to be appealing. This the reason why we also use electroplated nickel coating on the AP3 shackles (ASTMB689), which helps increase corrosion resistance.
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