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## [Types of Locks: What is the Difference?](https://www.acmelock.com/blog/lock-types-what-is-the-difference)

 Posted by Woods Hardware on Tue, May 01, 2018 @ 09:00 AM

There are many different types of locks out there. It can often be overwhelming to decide which is the right one for you. Let's look at a few of the most common lock types and what makes them unique.

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