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AMERICAN LOCK A10KA SOLID ALUMINUM BODY NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCK OVERVIEW
A10KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike. Non-Rekeyable Padlocks - Solid Aluminum.
The American Lock No. A10KA Solid Body Padlock features a 1-3/4in (44mm) wide solid aluminum body and a 1-1/8in (28mm) tall, 5/16in (8mm) diameter chrome shackle for extra corrosion resistance. Ideal for corrosive environments, the non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 Cylinder can be factory keyed to your requirements.
Buy the American Lock A10KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock for easy installation and dependable door hardware solution.
AMERICAN LOCK A10KA SOLID ALUMINUM BODY NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCK PRODUCT FEATURES
- 1-3/4in (44mm) wide solid aluminum body offers strong protection against the elements
- 1-1/8in (28mm) tall, 5/16in (8mm) diameter chrome shackle for extra corrosion resistance
- Non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 Cylinder prevents picking
- Self-Storage Units & Lockers
- Manufacturing Environments
- Edge® Key Control
- Keying Options
AMERICAN LOCK NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCKS - SOLID ALUMINUM COLLECTION
American Lock A10 (A10KD) Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different
American Lock A10KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike
American Lock A10MK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A10KAMK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
American Lock A11 (A11KD) Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different
American Lock A11KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike
American Lock A11MK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A11KAMK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
American Lock A12 (A12KD) Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different
American Lock A12KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike
American Lock A12MK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A12KAMK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
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Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Solid Body Padlocks
- Shelf Pack Qty:
- 6
- Master Carton Qty:
- 24
- Shackle Width:
- 3/4"
- Shackle Diameter:
- 5/16"
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Product Group:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Subgroup:
- Padlocks
- Product Type:
- Padlocks
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- A10KA
- Product Color:
- Grey
- Product Shackle Length:
- 1-1/8"
- Product Style:
- Non-Rekeyable Padlocks
- Product Category:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Product Width:
- 1-3/4"
- Department:
- Door Hardware
American Lock AME-A10KA 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the American Lock A10KA mean all the padlocks open with the same key?
Yes. The A10KA is the keyed alike version, so every lock on the order operates from one common key. That is the setup property managers want when one maintenance key needs to open gates, lockers or storage units across a site. If you need each lock on its own key instead, the A10 (A10KD) is the keyed different version of the same solid aluminum padlock, and A10KAMK adds a master key over a keyed alike group.
2) Will the A10KA shackle fit through my hasp? What is the shackle size?
The shackle is 5/16 inch (8mm) diameter with a 1-1/8 inch vertical clearance and 3/4 inch between the legs. So the hasp staple or chain link has to accept a 5/16 inch bar, and the total material you are locking through cannot exceed roughly 1-1/8 inch of height in a 3/4 inch wide gap. Thicker hasps or shrouded assemblies need a taller shackle.
3) Can a locksmith rekey an American Lock A10KA later?
No. The A10KA uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder, so it cannot be repinned in the field. Keying is set at the factory, which is why the order form asks for a key code. If you need a lock you can rekey or recore in house, look at a removable core padlock such as the Sargent 60-858-2 instead.
4) How many keys come with each A10KA padlock, and can I order it with no keys?
Keys per lock is a choice at order: 0, 1, 2 (standard), 3 or 4 keys per lock. Facilities running a keyed alike set often take 2 on the first batch and 0 keys on refills, since the additional locks all work off the same key already.
5) What do I have to specify when ordering keyed alike American Lock A10KA padlocks?
Three things: the key code (the field is on the order form, and it sets the factory cut for the keyed alike group), how many keys per lock you want, and whether you want the 9 inch sash chain. Getting the key code right matters because the cylinder is non-rekeyable, so a mismatched code cannot be corrected at the site.
6) What padlock has the same 5/16 inch shackle diameter as the American Lock A10KA but takes a rekeyable cylinder?
The A10KA uses a 5/16 inch diameter shackle on a 1-3/4 inch wide solid aluminum body with a non-rekeyable APTC12 cylinder. If you need the same 5/16 inch shackle diameter in a lock you can key in house, the Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock with a 5/16 inch diameter shackle, and the Medeco 54515G XT electronic indoor/outdoor padlock also carries a 5/16 inch shackle diameter and ships with a cylinder. The A10KA cylinder is factory keyed to your requirement instead, which is why the key code field is part of ordering it.
7) For a corrosive or washdown area, what is an alternative to the American Lock A10KA aluminum padlock?
The A10KA pairs a solid aluminum body with a chrome shackle specifically for corrosion resistance. Two other directions in the same duty: the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, supplied less pop-out cylinder, and the Sargent 858 is a non-key-retaining padlock with a stainless steel shackle in a US4 satin brass finish. The A10KA stays the lighter aluminum-bodied option at 1-3/4 inch wide.
8) If I need a padlock I can rekey or swap cores on, what should I use instead of the A10KA?
The A10KA cylinder is non-rekeyable, so once it is factory keyed the keying is fixed. For field-serviceable keying, the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, and the Sargent 82-856 is a non-key-retaining padlock with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and stainless steel shackle in the KESO series. Choose the A10KA when fixed factory keying and key control are what you want.
9) Why choose an aluminum body padlock for outdoor or washdown areas?
The A10KA has a 1-3/4 inch (44mm) wide solid aluminum body with a chrome plated shackle, which is the reason it gets specified for corrosive settings, wet manufacturing areas, self storage and locker banks. Aluminum will not rust the way a plated steel body does. For heavier corrosion duty in a stainless body, the Medeco 521 G8R weather tight padlock is the alternative; for chemical or electrical safety lockout, ABUS 76/40 uses a plastic covered aluminum core and ABUS 74/40 is an insulated safety padlock.
10) Can I get the American Lock A10KA with a chain so the lock stays attached to the door?
Yes. Each key-count option can be ordered with no chain or with a #40 sash chain, 9 inches (229mm) long, zinc plated. The chain keeps the padlock tethered to the hasp or gate so it is not set down and lost, which is common on self storage units and locker rooms.
11) I need a bigger padlock than the A10KA for a gate. What else is in the same American Lock family?
The solid aluminum non-rekeyable line runs A10, A11 and A12, each offered keyed different, keyed alike, master keyed and keyed alike master keyed. The A10 is the 1-3/4 inch body with the 1-1/8 inch shackle clearance; step up to A11 or A12 in the same family when the hasp needs more shackle height or a larger body.
12) How does the A10KA compare with a brass body padlock like the Schlage KS23 or Sargent 858?
Same shackle diameter in the Schlage case: KS23D/KS23F is brass bodied with a 5/16 inch shackle, as is the A10KA, but the American Lock uses a solid aluminum body chosen for corrosion resistance rather than brass. Sargent 758 is key retaining and Sargent 858 is non key retaining, both with stainless shackles in satin brass, and those run on Sargent cylinders if you are matching an existing Sargent key system. The A10KA cannot be brought onto another manufacturer's keyway, since its cylinder is non-rekeyable and factory keyed.
13) Is an ABUS 72/30 safety padlock a substitute for the American Lock A10KA?
They serve different purposes. The ABUS 72/30 is an anodized aluminum safety padlock with a 1-1/4 inch body width and a 3/16 inch shackle diameter, built for lockout/tagout style personal safety use. The A10KA is a 1-3/4 inch wide solid aluminum body with a heavier 5/16 inch shackle and a non-rekeyable 5-pin cylinder aimed at self-storage units, lockers and manufacturing environments. The 72/30's narrower body and thinner shackle will not fill the same hasp.
14) What if I need a longer shackle clearance than the A10KA's 1-1/8 inch?
The A10KA shackle is 1-1/8 inch tall with a 3/4 inch shackle width, which suits tight hasps and locker latches. For a longer reach, the Sargent 60-858-2 removable core padlock carries a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, and the Sargent 82-856 uses a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case with a stainless steel shackle. If the hasp is the issue rather than the shackle, the A10KA can also be ordered with a 9 inch #40 zinc plated sash chain.
15) Which padlocks are insulated or plastic covered if the A10KA's bare aluminum body could mar a finish?
The A10KA body is bare solid aluminum in grey. If you want a covered body, the ABUS 74/40 is an insulated safety padlock with a 6-pin cylinder, 1/4 inch shackle diameter and 1-1/2 inch body width; the ABUS 76/40 is a plastic-covered aluminum core padlock with a 1/4 inch shackle diameter and 1-37/64 inch width; and the ABUS T84MB/30 Nautic uses a black sleeve with a 13/64 inch shackle diameter and 1-17/64 inch body width. All three run smaller shackle diameters than the A10KA's 5/16 inch.
16) Does a key-retaining padlock like the Sargent 758 do the same job as the A10KA keyed-alike?
They differ in how the key behaves. The Sargent 758 is a key-retaining padlock in US4 satin brass, meaning the key stays captive while the lock is open, while the Sargent 858 and the Medeco 54515G are non-key-retaining. The A10KA's distinguishing feature is keyed-alike factory keying on a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder, ordered with a key code and available with 0 through 4 keys per lock, so one key opens every lock in the group.
17) What is the electronic alternative if I want audit trail instead of the mechanical A10KA?
The Medeco 54515G XT is an electronic indoor/outdoor padlock, non-key retaining, with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter and supplied with a cylinder. It matches the A10KA on shackle diameter but runs on an electronic credential platform, whereas the A10KA is a mechanical keyed-alike lock on a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder with Edge key control.
18) Is the A10KA sold in bulk quantities for a full facility rollout?
It packs 6 per shelf pack and 24 per master carton, which suits standardizing a locker bank or a storage row on one key. Because all units in a keyed alike order share the code, a later carton ordered under the same code continues the same key system.
19) Is the A10KA a commercial grade padlock or a consumer one?
It is catalogued for commercial use, with a grey aluminum body and a pick resistant 5-pin non-rekeyable cylinder. Typical placements are self storage units, lockers and manufacturing plants rather than residential sheds.
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