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American Lock American Lock A1206KA Rekeyable Padlock with Boron Shackle 1-3/4in (44mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Alike AME-A1206KA

American Lock A1206KA Rekeyable Padlock with Boron Shackle 1-3/4in (44mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Alike

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AMERICAN LOCK A1206KA REKEYABLE PADLOCK WITH BORON SHACKLE 1-3/4IN (44MM) WIDE SOLID ALUMINUM OVERVIEW

A1206KA Rekeyable Padlock with Boron Shackle 1-3/4in (44mm) Wide Solid Aluminum. Rekeyable Padlocks - 1-3/4in (44mm) Wide Solid Aluminum.

The American Lock No. A1206KA Solid Aluminum padlock features a 1-3/4in (44mm) wide aluminum, black body and a 2in (51mm) tall, 5/16in (8mm) diameter hardened boron alloy steel shackle for superior cut resistance. Dual ball bearing locking mechanism resists pulling and prying and 5-pin APTC12 rekeyable cylinder is pick resistant and has tens of thousands of key changes.

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AMERICAN LOCK A1206KA REKEYABLE PADLOCK WITH BORON SHACKLE 1-3/4IN (44MM) WIDE SOLID ALUMINUM PRODUCT FEATURES

  • 1-3/4in (44mm) wide solid aluminum body offers strong protection against the elements
  • Durable black anodized finish withstands abuse and harsh environments
  • 2in (51mm) tall, 5/16in (8mm) diameter boron alloy steel shackle for superior cut resistance
  • Rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder prevents picking
  • Shackle Options
  • Self-Storage Units & Lockers
  • Harsh Outdoor Conditions
  • Manufacturing Environments
  • Tool Cribs
  • Edge® Key Control
  • Keying Options
  • Laser Engraving & Custom Marking
  • Shackle Options

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American Lock A1206KA Rekeyable Padlock with Boron Shackle 1-3/4in (44mm) Wide Solid Aluminum Catalog

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:
A1206KA
Product Shackle Length:
2"
Product Style:
Rekeyable Padlocks - 1-1/2in (38mm) Wide
Product Category:
Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Product Width:
1-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

American Lock AME-A1206KA BLK 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the American Lock A1206KA padlock fit through my hasp or chain link gate?
Check two numbers before you order. The A1206KA shackle is 5/16 inch in diameter with a 3/4 inch clearance between the shackle legs, and the vertical shackle clearance is 2 inches. The body itself is 1-3/4 inch wide solid aluminum. So the hasp staple or gate eye has to accept a 5/16 inch shank, and whatever you are locking has to sit within that 3/4 inch horizontal opening.
2) What does the KA in American Lock A1206KA mean, and how is it different from A1206 or A1206KZ?
KA is keyed alike: every lock on the order opens with the same key, which is how you run a row of self-storage units, lockers or tool cribs off one key. The plain A1206 (A1206KD) is keyed different, one key per lock. A1206KZ is zero-bitted, shipped with no bitting so a locksmith pins it to your own system. A1206UN is uncombinated. A1206MK and A1206KAMK add a master key on top. Same body and shackle across all of them, only the keying changes.
3) Can I order more American Lock A1206KA padlocks later on the same key?
Yes, as long as you supply the key code. The A1206KA order takes a key code entry, so a repeat order cuts to the same bitting and opens with the keys you already carry. Keep that code on file for the building. If you have no existing code, the first keyed alike order establishes one.
4) Can the American Lock A1206KA be rekeyed into an existing key system?
It is a rekeyable padlock using a 5-pin APTC12 cylinder that is pick resistant and carries tens of thousands of key changes, so a locksmith can repin it in the field as tenants turn over or keys go missing. If you are building it into your own system from scratch, order the zero-bitted A1206KZ instead and pin it yourself.
5) What padlock matches the American Lock A1206KA's 5/16 inch shackle diameter if a brass body is preferred over aluminum?
The American Lock A1206KA uses a 5/16 inch diameter shackle on a solid aluminum body 1-3/4 inches wide. The Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock also listed with a 5/16 inch diameter shackle, so it keeps the same shackle gauge while moving the body material to brass. Medeco's 5260 is another brass body padlock, in the 52 Series with M3 key technology and a satin chrome finish, but its shackle diameter is 7/16 inch, a heavier gauge that may not pass through the same hasp opening.
6) Which padlock should I use instead of the A1206KA on a facility standardized on interchangeable core keying?
The A1206KA is built around a rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder, which is pinned to American Lock's own system rather than accepting a removable core. For a site standardized on removable core, the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, matching the A1206KA's 2 inch shackle length while letting the facility's existing core program carry over.
7) For electrical lockout tagout, should I buy the A1206KA in colors or an insulated safety padlock?
The A1206KA body is offered in black, blue, brown, clear, green, orange, purple, red and yellow, which covers color coding by crew or department, and it can be ordered with 0 to 4 keys per lock for lockout discipline. It is a metal body lock, though. Where a dielectric body is required, 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, and the ABUS 76/40 is a plastic-covered aluminum core padlock with a 1/4 inch shackle and 1 37/64 inch width.
8) How many keys come with each A1206KA padlock, and can I get more or fewer?
Standard is 2 keys per lock. You can also specify 1 key per lock, 3 or 4 keys per lock, or 0 keys per lock if you are already carrying the key for that system and just want the locks. On a keyed alike fleet, 0 or 1 key per lock keeps you from piling up duplicates you have to secure.
9) Can I color code American Lock A1206 aluminum padlocks by department or building?
Yes. The A1206KA body comes anodized in black, blue, brown, clear, green, orange, purple, red and yellow. Property managers and plant maintenance groups use the colors to split locks by trade, building or shift while still running them keyed alike on one key. The color is anodized into the aluminum, not painted on.
10) Is the A1206KA padlock tough enough for outdoor gates and yards?
It is built for it. Solid aluminum body with a black anodized finish for weather exposure, and a hardened boron alloy steel shackle for cut resistance rather than plain steel. The locking mechanism uses dual ball bearings to resist pulling and prying. American Lock lists it for harsh outdoor conditions, manufacturing environments, self storage and tool cribs, and the catalog classes it as commercial hardware.
11) Can I get the A1206KA padlock with a chain attached so it does not get lost?
Yes. The A1206KA can be ordered with a #40 sash chain, 9 inches long, zinc plated, or with no chain at all. The chain version keeps the lock tethered to the gate or cabinet, which is what most facilities want on shared doors where a loose padlock walks off.
12) What is the difference between the American Lock A1205, A1206 and A1207?
They are the same 1-3/4 inch wide solid aluminum rekeyable body, differing by shackle. The A1206 carries the 2 inch tall, 5/16 inch diameter boron alloy shackle. A1205 and A1207 are the other shackle options in the same family. Pick by how much shackle clearance the hasp or gate eye needs, then add the keying suffix (KA, KD, KZ, UN, MK).
13) What are the alternatives to an aluminum body padlock like the A1206KA for a commercial site?
If you want metal other than aluminum, the Sargent 858 is a non key retaining padlock with a stainless steel shackle in US4 satin brass, and the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core version with a 2 inch stainless shackle, which suits facilities already running an interchangeable core system. The Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass body padlock with the same 5/16 inch shackle diameter as the A1206. For lockout tagout work, the ABUS 72/30 is an anodized aluminum safety padlock with a 1-1/4 inch body and 3/16 inch shackle, a lighter lock meant for personal lockout rather than gate security.
14) Is the A1206KA a good lockout tagout lock?
It is a security padlock, not a dedicated safety lock. The A1206KA is a rekeyable keyed alike aluminum padlock aimed at self storage, lockers, tool cribs, gates and manufacturing areas. For energy isolation lockout you generally want a purpose built safety padlock, such as the ABUS 72/30 anodized aluminum safety padlock or the ABUS 74/40 insulated safety padlock with a 6-pin cylinder and 1/4 inch shackle, which is non conductive for electrical work.
15) Is an ABUS 72/30 safety padlock a substitute for the American Lock A1206KA?
They are not the same class of lock. The A1206KA is a commercial solid body padlock with a 1-3/4 inch wide aluminum body and a 5/16 inch boron alloy steel shackle for cut resistance. The ABUS 72/30 is an anodized aluminum safety padlock in the 72 Series with a 1-1/4 inch body width and a 3/16 inch shackle diameter, a lighter lockout-style lock. If the requirement is a hardened shackle on a tool crib or storage unit, the 72/30 is not an equivalent.
16) What padlock works better than the A1206KA in a wash-down or marine exposure?
The A1206KA uses an aluminum body with a black anodized finish rated by American Lock for harsh outdoor conditions. Where the opening sees constant wet exposure, the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, and the ABUS T84MB/30 Nautic uses a black sleeve over the body with a 13/64 inch shackle diameter and a 1 17/64 inch body width, though that is a much smaller lock than the 1-3/4 inch wide A1206KA.
17) The A1206KA is key retaining. What comparable padlock releases the key while unlocked?
The A1206KA is supplied keyed alike with the key code called out at order. For crews that need the key to come out of an open lock, the Sargent 858 is a non-key retaining padlock with a stainless steel shackle in US4 satin brass, and the Sargent 758 is the key retaining version of the same platform if you want the key captive instead. Medeco's 54515G XT electronic indoor/outdoor padlock is also non-key retaining and carries a 5/16 inch shackle diameter, the same gauge as the A1206KA.
18) What is a higher key-control alternative to the A1206KA for a secured stores room?
The A1206KA carries a rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder with tens of thousands of key changes and is available under American Lock's Edge key control program. If the facility wants a different high security platform, the Sargent 82-856 is a non-key retaining padlock in the KESO Series with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and stainless steel shackle, and the Medeco 5260 uses M3 key technology in a brass body. Both move key control to their own restricted systems rather than the American Lock keyway.
19) Which padlock replaces the A1206KA if the site is moving to electronic audit trail?
The A1206KA is a mechanical rekeyable padlock with a 2 inch shackle length and 3/4 inch shackle width clearance. The Medeco 54515G XT is an electronic indoor/outdoor padlock supplied with cylinder, non-key retaining, with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter that matches the A1206KA's shackle gauge, so a hasp sized for the American Lock shackle will generally accept it.
20) How are American Lock A1206 padlocks packed for a bulk facility order?
Shelf pack is 6 locks and the master carton holds 24. Useful if you are standardizing a building or a storage facility and want to order in whole cartons rather than odd counts.
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