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ABUS 72/40 Titalium aluminum padlock, 9/32" shackle diameter, shown in all 9 available colors: silver, black, blue, brown, green, orange, purple, red, yellow

ABUS 72/40 Aluminum Titalium Padlock with Key, 9/32" Shackle diameter

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ABUS 72/40 Titalium Aluminum Padlock

The ABUS 72/40 is a professional-grade aluminum padlock built for lockout/tagout, industrial access control, and high-cycle commercial applications. The lock body is made from TITALIUM, a special aluminum alloy that delivers high security at low weight. Available in 9 colors for area or user assignment; Series 72 and 74 locks can be combined in a master key system.

Suitable for securing doors, gates, cabinets, lockers, tool boxes, basements, sheds, switchgear, and barriers.

Technology

  • Lock body: TITALIUM special aluminum, corrosion-resistant
  • Shackle: hardened steel with NANO PROTECT plating for extreme corrosion resistance (IB variant: stainless steel shackle)
  • Shackle diameter: 9/32" (6.5 mm)
  • Horizontal shackle clearance: 19.5 mm
  • Cylinder: ABUS precision 6-pin, rekeyable to match an existing key
  • Double-bolted shackle
  • Self-locking: push shackle down to lock, no key required
  • Includes two keys
  • ULE-validated
  • Weather resistant

Keying Options

  • Keyed Different (KD): each lock operates on its own unique key
  • Keyed Alike (KA): multiple locks operate on the same key; reorder using the lock number stamped on the key

Color Options

Available in Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Silver, and Yellow for color-coded access control and lockout/tagout programs.

Manufacturer Resources

ABUS 2021 Product Catalog

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Padlocks
Product Group:
Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
Series:
72 Series
Shackle Diameter:
6.5 mm
Rekeyable:
Yes
Self Locking:
Yes
Horizontal Shackle Clearance:
19.5mm
Product Subgroup:
Padlocks
Product Type:
Padlock
Weather Resistant:
Yes
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Cylinder and Keyways:
6-Pin
Product Model:
72/40
Product Category:
Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
Department:
Door Hardware

ABUS 72/40 KD PURPLE – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I get ABUS 72/40 padlocks keyed alike so one key opens all of them?
Yes. Every one of the nine colors is orderable two ways: KA, keyed alike, so a single key runs the whole set, or KD, keyed different, so each lock has its own key. Keyed alike is the usual call when one maintenance tech has to open lockers, cabinets and site boxes across a property on one key. ABUS 72 Series and 74 Series locks can also be combined together in one locking system, so a mixed fleet does not force a second key. Each lock ships with two keys.
2) What colors does the ABUS 72/40 come in, and how do crews use them for lockout tagout?
Nine colors: black, blue, brown, green, orange, purple, red, silver and yellow. The point of the color is assignment, one shade per trade, per area, or per worker, so a supervisor can see at a glance whose lock is on the disconnect. For lockout use, order KD (keyed different) so each person's lock only opens with the key in their own pocket. The TITALIUM aluminum body is heat resistant, and the lock is self locking, which means it can be snapped onto a main switch or valve handle without pulling the key out.
3) Can the ABUS 72/40 be rekeyed to a key I already carry?
It can. The 72/40 uses an ABUS precision 6 pin cylinder and is a rekeyable lock, and ABUS states it can be rekeyed to match an existing key. Series 72 and 74 locks also combine into a single locking system, so a facility already running ABUS padlocks can bring these into the same key plan rather than adding another key to the ring. Note the cylinder is ABUS proprietary, so this is rekeying to an existing ABUS key, not to a Sargent, Schlage or Medeco key.
4) My building is masterkeyed on removable cores. Will an ABUS 72/40 fit that system?
No. The 72/40 has a fixed ABUS 6 pin cylinder. It is rekeyable and can be brought onto an existing ABUS key, and 72 and 74 Series locks combine into one ABUS locking system, but it will not take an interchangeable core from your building's keyway. If the padlocks have to sit under the same masterkey as the doors, look at the Sargent 60-858-2, which is a removable core padlock, or the Sargent 82-856 in the KESO system with a brass case and stainless steel shackle.
5) What padlock should I use instead of the ABUS 72/40 if I need the key to stay captive while the shackle is open?
Look at the Sargent 758, a key retaining standard padlock in a US4 satin brass finish. Key retaining means the key cannot be withdrawn until the lock is closed again, which is what a lot of facility key control policies require so a padlock is never left open with the key in someone's pocket. The ABUS 72/40 works the other way: it is self-locking, so the shackle is pushed down to lock it and the key is not needed to secure it. That is the faster option for lockout stations and locker banks where speed matters more than key capture, but it does not hold the key.
6) Is there a padlock like the ABUS 72/40 that accepts a removable core so it can go on our existing facility key system?
The Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, from the 758/858 series. A removable core lets a facility locksmith pull the core and drop in one that matches the building's existing system, so the padlock falls under the same master key as the doors. The ABUS 72/40 takes a different approach: it uses an ABUS precision 6-pin cylinder that is rekeyable, so it can be rekeyed to match an existing ABUS key rather than having its core swapped. Pick the Sargent when the padlocks have to join an established core-based system, and the 72/40 when you are keying the padlock fleet on its own.
7) Is an aluminum padlock like the ABUS 72/40 tough enough to leave outdoors on a gate or job box?
The 72/40 is built for it. The body is TITALIUM special aluminum, which is a corrosion resistant colored aluminum, the shackle is hardened steel with NANO PROTECT plating for corrosion resistance, and the lock is flagged weather resistant and rated for commercial use. The shackle is double bolted, so it is held on both legs rather than one. Where it gets harder is constant salt spray or a washdown environment. For that duty the Medeco 521 G8R weather-tight padlock has a solid stainless steel body, which is a different level of exposure protection than plated steel over aluminum.
8) Does the ABUS 72/40 lock without the key, and can the key be pulled while it is open?
Self locking, yes. Push the shackle down and it locks, no key needed, which is what you want when a tech is closing out twenty lockers or snapping a lock back onto a disconnect. The flip side is that it will lock itself if the shackle gets bumped closed, so the key needs to be in hand before the door shuts. If your procedure calls for a key retaining padlock, one where the key cannot be withdrawn while the shackle is open so the lock can never be left hanging unlocked, the Sargent 758 is key retaining and the Sargent 858 is non key retaining.
9) The Medeco 5260 looks like the same size padlock as the ABUS 72/40. Will it fit the same hasp?
Check the hasp hole before you assume it will. The Medeco 5260 is a 52 Series brass body padlock with a 7/16 inch shackle diameter in satin chrome, while the ABUS 72/40 has a 6.5 mm shackle diameter. A 7/16 inch shackle is substantially thicker and needs a larger opening in the hasp, staple, or cabinet ear than the 72/40 does, so a hasp drilled or stamped for the ABUS shackle may not pass the Medeco at all. The other dimension worth measuring is clearance: the 72/40 gives 19.5 mm of horizontal shackle clearance for whatever the shackle has to reach around.
10) What is the brass body equivalent of the ABUS 72/40 padlock?
The Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a 20 Series brass padlock with a 5/16 inch diameter shackle, and the Sargent 858 is a non-key-retaining brass-cased padlock with a stainless steel shackle in a US4 satin brass finish. Both are the traditional solid brass approach. The ABUS 72/40 body is TITALIUM special aluminum instead, which is what keeps its weight down while still being corrosion resistant, and its shackle measures 6.5 mm in diameter against the Schlage's 5/16 inch, so the brass locks want a slightly larger hasp opening. Weight is the practical difference on a lockout station or a key ring an electrician carries all shift.
11) For a wet or coastal exterior application, what should I use instead of the ABUS 72/40?
The Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, supplied less the pop-out cylinder, so plan on specifying the cylinder separately with it. The Sargent 858 and the Sargent 82-856 both carry stainless steel shackles as well. The ABUS 72/40 is itself rated weather resistant, with a hardened steel shackle plated with NANO PROTECT for corrosion resistance and a corrosion-resistant colored aluminum body, and it ships with two keys. The deciding factor is usually how aggressive the exposure is and whether you want a lock that arrives keyed or one you cylinder yourself to match a system.
12) Is there an electronic padlock I can use in place of the mechanical ABUS 72/40?
The Medeco 54515G XT is an electronic indoor/outdoor padlock, non-key retaining, with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter, supplied with cylinder, and it belongs to Medeco's System Series. It swaps the mechanical key for an electronic credential, which is the route to take when you want to control who opens which padlock and change that assignment without recutting keys. The ABUS 72/40 stays fully mechanical, with a 6-pin cylinder that is rekeyable and self-locking operation, so it needs no batteries, no programming, and no reader. Its 6.5 mm shackle diameter is also thinner than the Medeco's 5/16 inch, which matters if you are matching an existing hasp.
13) I need color-coded padlocks so each trade or department gets its own color for lockout. Which of these will do that?
The ABUS 72/40 is the one built around color. Its aluminum body is offered in a range of shades, including red, yellow, and black, and locks can be assigned and differentiated by area or user, which is exactly how lockout of a main switch gets tracked back to the person who applied it. It is also engravable, so a name or department can go on the body. The comparable padlocks are specified by metal finish rather than by assignable color: the Sargent 758 and Sargent 858 in US4 satin brass, and the Medeco 5260 in satin chrome. Those are the ones to look at when the padlock has to blend in rather than stand out.
14) How many keys come with an ABUS 72/40, and can I order more later?
Two keys per lock. More can be cut later because the lock number is stamped on the key, so a locksmith or ABUS dealer can duplicate to that number without you sending the padlock in. Worth recording those numbers against the door or locker they belong to before the locks go out, particularly on a keyed different order where every lock carries a different number.
15) Is there a padlock option that records who opened it, instead of a mechanical key like the ABUS 72/40?
The 72/40 is purely mechanical, a 6 pin keyed cylinder with no electronics and no record of use. Where you need to know who opened what and when, that is a different class of hardware: ZenSupply carries the Medeco 54515G XT electronic indoor/outdoor padlock, non key retaining, with a 5/16 inch shackle and cylinder. Choose the mechanical 72/40 when the requirement is color coded assignment and a keyed alike or keyed different plan, and the electronic lock when the requirement is access control on the padlock itself.
16) What is the difference between the ABUS 72/40 and the Sargent 82-856 padlock?
The Sargent 82-856 is a non-key-retaining padlock with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and a stainless steel shackle, built on Sargent's KESO platform, so it is the choice when the padlock has to run on KESO keying. The ABUS 72/40 is a smaller-format aluminum body lock with a 6-pin cylinder, a 6.5 mm shackle diameter, and 19.5 mm of horizontal shackle clearance, and it is self-locking and rekeyable, ordered either keyed alike across a group or keyed different. In short: the Sargent brings a specific high-security key platform and a heavier brass case, the ABUS brings a lighter body sized for hasps, lockers, and cabinets with a keying choice made at order time.
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