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Padlock steel 83WP Extreme
The locks in the 83WP EXTREME series by ABUS combine high theft protection with extreme corrosion protection.
FOR THE HIGHEST SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - WATER-PROTECTED
These locks not only make things extra difficult for thieves, but can also withstand wind and weather.
A lock that lives up to its name. Everything behind the 83WP & 83WPCS by ABUS padlocks will stay securely locked, whether you want to secure your valuables from theft or certain areas from unauthorized entry. Shackle and lock body made of hardened special steel with NANO PROTECT™ coating also provide extreme corrosion protection.
Technology:
- Shackle and lock body made of hardened special steel with NANO PROTECT™ coating for extreme corrosion resistance
- Precision pin cylinder
- RK: cylinder can be re-keyed to match an existing key
- As required, either automatic locking = locking without a key by pressing down on the shackle, or key-retaining = locking only with a key (Z-bar)
- Extremely weather-resistant due to the full plastic coating, including cylinder protection and sealed shackle holes
- 83WP/53: Shackle can be exchanged within seconds
Operation and use:
- To secure assets and objects of greater value or those at a high risk of theft
- To secure grates, doors, gates, cupboards, tool boxes, cellar windows, sheds, switch boxes, barriers, etc.
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Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Padlocks
- Product Group:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Subgroup:
- Padlocks
- Product Type:
- Padlocks
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- 83WP-KnK/63
- Product Category:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Department:
- Door Hardware
ABUS 83WP-KNK/63 S2 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the 83WP-KnK/63 stay locked when the key is out, or do I need the key to close it?
The 83WP series is offered either key retaining (it only locks with the key in, via the Z-bar) or automatic locking, where you push the shackle down and it locks without a key. Decide this before you order, because it changes how crews use the lock: automatic locking suits a gate that gets closed by whoever leaves last, key retaining stops a lock being snapped shut with the key still in a truck.
2) Can an ABUS 83WP be keyed to a key I already use on site?
Yes. The 83WP uses a precision pin cylinder, and the RK designation means the cylinder can be re-keyed to match an existing key. For a property manager standardizing gates and sheds, that means the padlocks can run on the same key as the rest of the ABUS-keyed openings instead of adding another key to the ring.
3) What is the closest weather-resistant alternative to the ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 padlock for an outdoor gate?
The ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 is a hardened special steel padlock with NANO PROTECT coating and a full plastic jacket that seals the cylinder and shackle holes for outdoor use on grates, gates, sheds, and switch boxes. If you want a stainless-bodied approach to the same problem instead of a coated-and-jacketed one, the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, supplied less pop-out cylinder so you add the cylinder yourself. The ABUS arrives as a complete keyed lock; the G8R-521 is specified around a cylinder you provide.
4) I need a padlock that keys into my existing Sargent system instead of the ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 - what should I use?
The ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 uses a precision pin cylinder that can be re-keyed to match an existing key, but it is an ABUS cylinder. To stay inside a Sargent keyway, the Sargent 758 is a key retaining padlock in a US4 satin brass finish, and the Sargent 858 is the non-key-retaining version with a stainless steel shackle. For a facility running interchangeable core, the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle.
5) Is the shackle on the ABUS 83WP replaceable if it gets cut or damaged?
ABUS states quick shackle exchange for the 83WP/53 version, not for the 63. On the 83WP-KnK/63 treat the shackle as part of the lock; if it is cut, the lock is replaced.
6) What are the alternatives to the ABUS 83WP if I need a weather-resistant padlock in a different keyway?
Two directions to look. For a sealed outdoor body, the Medeco 521 G8R Weather-Tight padlock has a solid stainless steel body and is sold less pop-out cylinder, so you fit your own Medeco cylinder. For a standard institutional keyway instead, the Sargent 758 is key retaining in US4 satin brass and the Sargent 858 is the non-key-retaining version with a stainless shackle. The ABUS remains the pick when you want the full plastic weather jacket over the cylinder.
7) Which ABUS 83WP model do I order, and what does the KnK part mean?
Order the 83WP-KnK/63, listed as model variant 83WP-KNK/63 S2 in black. The 83WP is the EXTREME weatherized steel series and the /63 is the body size within it; the /53 is the sibling that offers a quick-change shackle.
8) What is the difference between the ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 and a brass-body padlock like the Schlage KS23D or Medeco 5260?
The ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 is built from hardened special steel with a NANO PROTECT coating and a full plastic jacket over the body. The Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock with a 5/16 inch diameter shackle, and the Medeco 5260 is a brass body padlock with a 7/16 inch shackle diameter, M3 key technology, and a satin chrome finish. Brass bodies are self-protecting against corrosion without a coating; the ABUS gets there with steel plus coating and jacket, which also seals the cylinder opening.
9) Is there an electronic padlock I can use instead of the mechanical ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 for outdoor access control?
Yes. The Medeco 54515G XT is an electronic indoor/outdoor padlock with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter, supplied non-key-retaining and with a cylinder, so you get audit and credential control rather than a plain mechanical key. The ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 is a mechanical precision pin cylinder lock that can be configured automatic locking or key-retaining, with no electronics to manage.
10) Which padlocks look like substitutes for the ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 but are not drop-in replacements?
Two to watch. The Medeco 521 G8R ships less pop-out cylinder, so it is not a working lock out of the box the way the ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 is. And the Sargent 82-856 is a KESO series non-key-retaining padlock with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and stainless shackle - it is sized and keyed to a different system, so it will not carry an ABUS key or drop into the same hasp footprint without checking clearances.
11) For a padlock that has to lock without a key when the shackle is pushed shut, is the ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 the right choice over a Sargent 758?
The ABUS 83WP-KnK/63 can be supplied either automatic locking, where the shackle is pressed down to lock without using a key, or key-retaining, where the key must be used to lock it. The Sargent 758 is a key retaining padlock, which means the key stays captive until the lock is secured - useful where you want to force the user to relock. Choose by whether you want the lock to self-secure or the key to be held hostage until it does.
12) Is this ABUS padlock a commercial grade lock or a homeowner item?
It is classed as commercial door hardware, and the 83WP EXTREME line is positioned for assets at high risk of theft rather than light residential use. Finish on the 83WP-KnK/63 is black.
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