ABUS C553 Standard Cable Locko...
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ABUS C553 Standard Cable Lockout, 39 3/8" Cable Length, Red

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Model: C553

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Standard-Cable Lockout C553-C565

Standard cable lockouts can be used universally. The coated stainless steel cable can be used to secure different energy sources. The locking system accommodates up to six padlocks to do so.

  • Lockout device with isolated metal cable in different lengths
  • Cable length can easily be adjusted for more flexibility
  • Up to 6 padlocks can be used at a time to lock the device

NO SUITABLE LOCK ON HAND AT THE MOMENT?

But - with the standard cable lockouts you can secure everything for which there is no special solution.

The cable is pulled through the hand lever or the rotating wheel like a lasso and around a counterpoint, tightened, and fixed to the loop with the body.

Technology:

  • Intuitive design for self-explanatory application
  • Isolated, exchangeable metal cable in different lengths
  • Holds up to 6 padlocks

Operation and use:

  • Universal lockout device for locking out different energy sources during maintenance

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Lockout Devices
Product Group:
Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
Product Subgroup:
Lockout Devices
Product Type:
Lockouts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
C553
Product Category:
Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
Department:
Door Hardware

ABUS C553 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How many padlocks can be applied to the ABUS C553 cable lockout at once?
The C553 locking body accepts up to six padlocks at a time, so a crew of up to six people can each apply their own lock and keep sole control of their key until the work is done. That covers most group lockout situations on a single energy isolation point.
2) What do I use when there is no dedicated lockout device for a valve or switch?
That is exactly what a standard cable lockout like the ABUS C553 is for. The cable is threaded through a hand lever or rotating wheel like a lasso, looped around a fixed counterpoint, pulled tight, and locked off at the body. It works on energy isolation points that have no purpose-built breaker or valve lockout available.
3) Is the cable on the ABUS C553 insulated, and can it be replaced?
The C553 uses a coated stainless steel cable that is isolated, so it can be used around electrical isolation points as well as mechanical ones. The cable is also exchangeable, so a damaged or kinked cable does not mean scrapping the whole lockout body.
4) Will the ABUS C553 lock out a gate valve handwheel?
Yes, that is one of its standard uses. You pass the cable through the spokes of the rotating wheel, loop it around a fixed point such as adjacent pipe or structure, tighten, and lock the body. The same method works on a hand lever. The loop has to be cinched tight, otherwise the wheel can still be turned within the slack.
5) Is the ABUS C553 a facility-grade lockout or a homeowner item?
It is a commercial-duty device, intended for maintenance lockout/tagout on plant and building equipment rather than residential use. Maintenance departments in healthcare, education, hospitality and multi-family commonly standardize on cable lockouts like this because one part covers valves, levers and handwheels that would otherwise each need a different device.
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