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ABUS ABUS 88/40 Chrome Brass Padlock, 9/32" Shackle diam., 1 37/64" Body Width ABUS-88/40

ABUS 88/40 Chrome Brass Padlock, 9/32" Shackle diam., 1 37/64" Body Width

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Padlock brass 88

  • To secure valuables / goods of greater value or at a high risk of theft
  • Ideal for use in severe weather conditions (e.g. in coastal regions or ports, to secure goods on vehicles and boats in outdoor use)
  • To secure doors, gates, cupboards, tool boxes, cellar windows, sheds, switchboards, etc.

Technology:

  • Lock body made from solid brass
  • Chromed plated lock body for a better corrosion resistance
  • Double bolted
  • Shackle made from hardened alloy steel
  • ABUS-Plus disc cylinder: highest protection against manipulation
  • Cylinder can be re-keyed to match an existing key
  • Key retaining: locking only with the key (lock retains key until locked)

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Padlocks
Product Group:
Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
Vertical Shackle Clearance:
57/64"
Self Locking:
Yes
Horizontal Shackle Clearance:
57/64"
Shackle Diameter:
9/32"
Product Subgroup:
Padlocks
Product Type:
Padlocks
Weather Resistant:
Yes
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
88/40
Product Category:
Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
Product Width:
1-37/64"
Department:
Door Hardware

ABUS 88/40-KD – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I key ABUS 88/40 padlocks alike so one key opens all of them?
Yes. The 88/40 is ordered either KA (keyed alike, all locks in the group opening on the same key) or KD (keyed different, each lock its own key). Property managers standardizing gates, sheds, or switchboards across a site normally take KA; anywhere you want separate access per lock, take KD. The ABUS-Plus disc cylinder can also be re-keyed to match a key you already carry, so an existing ABUS-Plus key set can absorb new locks instead of adding another key to the ring.
2) Does the ABUS 88/40 lock shut without the key, or do I have to turn the key to lock it?
You have to turn the key. The 88/40 is key retaining: the lock holds your key until the shackle is locked, so you cannot walk away leaving it hanging open with the key in your pocket. That is deliberate on a padlock securing a gate or a tool box, and it is the opposite of the non-key-retaining style like the Sargent 858 or the Sargent 82-856, where the key comes out with the lock open. If your crew needs to pull the key while a compartment stays unlocked, the non-retaining type is the one to buy.
3) We standardize our facility on interchangeable cores. Can the ABUS 88/40 join that system, or do I need a different padlock?
The ABUS 88/40 uses an ABUS-Plus disc cylinder that can be re-keyed to match an existing key, so it folds into an existing ABUS key on a re-key rather than by swapping a core. If your standard is a removable core pulled with a control key, the Sargent 60-858-2 is the padlock built for it, a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle in the 758/858 Series. Facilities running a keyed alike group of padlocks without a core program can order the 88/40 in KA - Keyed Alike, or KD - Keyed Different where each lock needs its own key.
4) What is the closest brass-body padlock to the ABUS 88/40 if I need a heavier shackle?
The Medeco 5260 is the step up in shackle stock. The ABUS 88/40 runs a 9/32 inch shackle diameter in a 1-37/64 inch wide brass body, while the Medeco 5260 is a 52 Series brass body padlock with a 7/16 inch shackle diameter and a satin chrome finish using M3 key technology. Both are brass-bodied locks with a plated finish, so the decision comes down to how much shackle stock the hasp opening will take and whether you want the M3 keying platform or the ABUS-Plus disc cylinder.
5) Which padlock should I use instead of the ABUS 88/40 on a coastal gate where I want a stainless body, not brass?
The Medeco 521 G8R is the stainless option. The ABUS 88/40 has a solid brass body with chrome plating for corrosion resistance and is rated weather resistant, so it is built for coastal and marine exposure, but the body metal is brass. The Medeco G8R 521 is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, supplied less pop-out cylinder. Choose the 88/40 if you want a complete keyed lock out of the box, and the G8R 521 if your specification calls for a stainless body and you are supplying the cylinder separately.
6) I keep my padlock keys captive at the lock. Does the ABUS 88/40 do that, and what is the equivalent from another brand?
Yes. The ABUS 88/40 is key retaining, meaning it locks only with the key and holds the key until the lock is closed. The Sargent 758 is the equivalent from that catalog, a key retaining standard padlock in a US4 satin brass finish. If you want the opposite behavior so the key can be pulled while the lock hangs open, the Sargent 858 is a non-key retaining padlock with a stainless steel shackle in US4 satin brass, and the Sargent 82-856 is a non-key retaining padlock with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and stainless steel shackle.
7) Will the ABUS 88/40 fit a hasp that needs more shackle clearance than 57/64 inch?
No. The ABUS 88/40 gives 57/64 inch of horizontal shackle clearance and 57/64 inch of vertical shackle clearance, so a thick hasp staple or a large chain link will not pass. For a taller shackle opening, the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, and the Sargent 82-856 carries a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case with a stainless steel shackle. Measure the staple and the throat of the hasp before ordering, since the 88/40 clearance is fixed across both the keyed alike and keyed different versions.
8) I need audit trail and access control on an outdoor padlock. Is the ABUS 88/40 the right one?
The ABUS 88/40 is a mechanical padlock with an ABUS-Plus disc cylinder, keyed and re-keyable to an existing key, so it is a key-operated lock with no electronics. If the requirement is electronic credentials on an exterior opening, the Medeco 54515G XT is an electronic indoor/outdoor padlock in the System Series with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter, supplied with cylinder and non-key retaining. Use the 88/40 where a keyed alike or keyed different mechanical padlock covers the opening, and the 54515G where the site is running an electronic key system.
9) Is a brass padlock like the ABUS 88/40 OK outdoors in salt air?
That is what it is built for. The body is solid brass with chrome plating for corrosion resistance, the shackle is hardened alloy steel, and the lock is rated weather resistant. ABUS calls out coastal regions, ports, and securing goods on vehicles and boats. For exterior gates, cellar windows, and outdoor switchboards it holds up better than a plated steel body, which is the usual failure in salt air.
10) How hard is the ABUS 88/40 to cut or pry off a gate?
The shackle is double bolted, meaning it latches on both the heel and the toe, so cutting one side does not release it. The shackle itself is hardened alloy steel and the cylinder is the ABUS-Plus disc type, which resists picking and manipulation rather than the pin tumbler most padlocks use. At 9/32 inch, the shackle is on the slimmer side of the range, so this is a lock chosen for cylinder security and weather life more than for bolt cutter resistance. If the threat is cutting rather than picking, step up to a heavier shackle such as the Medeco 5260 at 7/16 inch.
11) What is a comparable brass body padlock to the ABUS 88/40?
Two close ones in the same brass family: the Schlage KS23D/KS23F brass padlock with a 5/16 inch shackle, and the Medeco 5260 from the 52 Series, a brass body lock in satin chrome with a 7/16 inch shackle and M3 key technology. Both run heavier shackles than the 88/40's 9/32 inch, so if the hasp opening is tight the ABUS is the one that fits. Where the ABUS differs most is the cylinder: it uses the ABUS-Plus disc cylinder, not a pin tumbler, so it does not key into a Schlage or Medeco system.
12) Do I need a padlock with an electronic or audit trail cylinder instead of a mechanical one like the ABUS 88/40?
The 88/40 is purely mechanical, keyed either alike or different, with no access record and no way to revoke a key short of re-keying the cylinder. That is fine for gates, sheds, and enclosures where you control the keys. If you need to grant and remove access electronically on outdoor padlocks, the Medeco 54515G XT is the electronic indoor/outdoor padlock in the System Series, with a 5/16 inch shackle and non-key-retaining operation. Choose on how keys get managed, not on the hardware.
13) Will an ABUS 88/40 work on a chain link gate or a tool box with a small shackle opening?
The clearance is the number to check, not the shackle. You get 57/64 inch of opening in both the horizontal and vertical direction, so a chain link, a hasp staple, or a tool box loop has to pass inside that. A standard hasp staple clears easily; a heavy security chain or a thick padlock eye may not. Body width of 1-37/64 inch also has to sit clear of the gate post or lid lip.
14) Is the Schlage KS23D a direct swap for the ABUS 88/40?
They are close in class but not identical in shackle stock. Both are brass padlocks: the ABUS 88/40 has a chrome plated solid brass body with a 9/32 inch shackle diameter, and the Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock in the 20 Series with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter. The Schlage shackle is the thicker of the two, so confirm the hasp eye or chain link on the opening will pass 5/16 inch before treating it as a like-for-like replacement on doors, gates, or tool boxes that were fitted around the 88/40.
15) What is the difference between the ABUS 88/40 and the Sargent 758 for a commercial gate?
Both are key retaining padlocks suited to commercial use. The ABUS 88/40 is a commercial padlock with a chrome plated solid brass body, hardened alloy steel shackle, double bolted shackle engagement, and a self locking action, measuring 1-37/64 inch across the body with a 9/32 inch shackle. The Sargent 758 is a 758 Series key retaining standard padlock finished US4 satin brass. The 88/40 carries a weather resistant rating for coastal and outdoor exposure, which is the deciding factor on an exposed gate, while the 758 is the choice where the site already keys to Sargent.
16) Is the ABUS 88/40 rated for commercial use or is it a homeowner padlock?
Commercial. ABUS positions the 88 brass series for valuables and goods at high risk of theft, and it is specified for doors, gates, cupboards, tool boxes, cellar windows, sheds, and switchboards. MRO and facilities buyers use it where the lock lives outside and gets handled daily, and the keyed alike option lets you standardize a whole property on one key.
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