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AMERICAN LOCK A1305KA REKEYABLE PADLOCK 2IN (51MM) WIDE SOLID ALUMINUM OVERVIEW
A1305KA Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum. Rekeyable Padlocks - 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum.
The American Lock No. A1305KA Solid Aluminum Padlock features a 2in (51mm) wide aluminum black body and a 1-1/8in (29mm) tall, 3/8in (10mm) diameter boron 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.
Buy the American Lock A1305KA Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum for easy installation and dependable door hardware solution.
AMERICAN LOCK A1305KA REKEYABLE PADLOCK 2IN (51MM) WIDE SOLID ALUMINUM PRODUCT FEATURES
- 2in (51mm) wide solid aluminum body offers strong protection against the elements
- Durable black anodized finish withstands abuse and harsh environments
- 1-1/8in (28mm) tall, 3/8in (10mm) diameter boron alloy steel shackle for superior cut resistance
- Rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder prevents picking
- Self-Storage Units & Lockers
- Harsh Outdoor Conditions
- Manufacturing Environments
- Edge® Key Control
- Keying Options
- Laser Engraving & Custom Marking
- Shackle Options
A1305KA REKEYABLE PADLOCK COLOR VARIATION
American Lock A1305KABLU Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum
American Lock A1305KABRN Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum
American Lock A1305KARED Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum
American Lock A1305KAYLW Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum
AMERICAN LOCK REKEYABLE PADLOCKS - 2IN (51MM) WIDE SOLID ALUMINUM COLLECTION
American Lock A1305 (A1305KD) Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Different
American Lock A1305UN Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Uncombinated
American Lock A1305KZ Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Zero-Bitted
American Lock A1305KA Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Alike
American Lock A1305MK Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A1305KAMK Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
American Lock A1306 (A1306KD) Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Different
American Lock A1306UN Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Uncombinated
American Lock A1306KZ Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Zero-Bitted
American Lock A1306KA Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Alike
American Lock A1306MK Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A1306KAMK Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
American Lock A1307 (A1307KD) Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Different
American Lock A1307UN Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Uncombinated
American Lock A1307KZ Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Zero-Bitted
American Lock A1307KA Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Alike
American Lock A1307MK Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A1307KAMK Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum, Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS
American Lock A1305KA Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum Catalog
Manufacturer Resources
American Lock 2016 Product Catalog
Product Specs
- Subcategory:
- Solid Body Padlocks
- Shelf Pack Qty:
- 6
- Master Carton Qty:
- 24
- Shackle Width:
- 3/4"
- Shackle Diameter:
- 3/8"
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Product Group:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Subgroup:
- Padlocks
- Product Type:
- Padlocks
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- A1305KA
- Product Shackle Length:
- 1-1/8"
- Product Style:
- Rekeyable Padlocks - 2in (51mm) Wide
- Product Category:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Product Width:
- 2"
- Department:
- Door Hardware
American Lock AME-A1305KA BLU 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does keyed alike mean on the American Lock A1305KA, and will all the locks I order open with one key?
Keyed alike means every A1305KA on the same order is cut to the same key code, so one key opens all of them. That is the point of the KA suffix. When ordering you supply the key code in the key code field so new locks can be matched to a set you already run. If you need each lock on its own key instead, the A1305 (A1305KD) is the keyed different version, and the A1305KAMK is keyed alike under a master key.
2) Will a 3/8 inch shackle padlock fit through a standard hasp on a self-storage unit or gate latch?
The shackle on the A1305KA is 3/8 inch diameter with a 3/4 inch clearance between the legs and 1-1/8 inch of vertical clearance, on a body 2 inches wide. Measure the hasp eye: it needs to pass a 3/8 inch rod, and the material you are locking through has to fit inside 3/4 by 1-1/8 inches. Thick multi-layer hasps or chain links will not clear that short shackle, and you would want a longer-shackle model.
3) Can I use colored padlock bodies to separate departments or tenants and still keep them on one key?
Yes. The A1305KA body comes in blue, brown, red and yellow anodized aluminum, and all of them can run on the same keyed alike code. Color-coding by crew, building or tenant while keeping a single key is a common setup for maintenance and self-storage. Catalog numbers for the colors are A1305KABLU, A1305KABRN, A1305KARED and A1305KAYLW.
4) Can a locksmith rekey the American Lock A1305 padlock in the field?
Yes, it is a rekeyable padlock with a 5-pin APTC12 cylinder that is pick resistant and offers tens of thousands of key changes. A locksmith can rebit it to a house code rather than scrapping locks when a tenant or employee turns over. If you want them shipped with no bitting at all so you cut them yourself, the A1305UN is uncombinated and the A1305KZ is zero-bitted.
5) For wash-down or coastal exposure, is there a padlock better suited than the American Lock A1305KA aluminum body?
The A1305KA uses an aluminum body with a black anodized finish for outdoor and harsh environments. Where you want a different corrosion approach, the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body supplied less pop-out cylinder, and the ABUS T84MB/30 Nautic has a black sleeve over the body with a 13/64 inch shackle diameter and 1 17/64 inch body width. The Medeco 521 gives you a stainless body in the same solid-body format; the T84MB/30 is a much smaller lock intended for lighter marine use.
6) What is the closest aluminum-body alternative to the American Lock A1305KA for lockout or color-coded departmental locks?
The A1305KA has a 2 inch wide solid aluminum body with a 3/8 inch diameter shackle. The nearest aluminum-body alternatives are the ABUS 72/30 anodized aluminum safety padlock with a 1-1/4 inch body width and 3/16 inch shackle diameter, and the ABUS 76/40 plastic-covered aluminum core padlock with a 1 37/64 inch width and 1/4 inch shackle diameter. Both ABUS locks are narrower with thinner shackles than the A1305KA, so where the crew needs the heavier 3/8 inch boron shackle the American Lock body is the one that carries it.
7) I need padlocks that key into an existing Sargent or Schlage master key system instead of American Lock cylinders. What should I order?
The A1305KA uses a rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder, which is an American Lock keyway. If the facility is standardized on another system, the Sargent 758 key retaining padlock and Sargent 858 non-key retaining padlock both come in US4 satin brass and accept Sargent cylinders, the Sargent 60-858-2 takes a removable core with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, and the Schlage KS23D/KS23F brass padlock with a 5/16 inch diameter shackle works in Schlage keying. Choose by which key system the rest of the site already runs on.
8) Can I use the American Lock A1305KA for electrical lockout/tagout, or do I need a dielectric padlock?
The A1305KA body is solid aluminum, which is conductive, and its 1-1/8 inch shackle clearance and 3/8 inch shackle suit self-storage, lockers and manufacturing environments. For lockout on energized electrical work, 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 encases its aluminum core in plastic. Those two address the dielectric requirement that a bare aluminum body does not.
9) Will a Sargent 858 work as a drop-in replacement for an American Lock A1305KA on a keyed-alike group of storage units?
No, treat them as different locks. The A1305KA is keyed alike on an American Lock rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder in a 2 inch aluminum body, so any replacement has to cut to the same key code to open with the existing keys. The Sargent 858 is a non-key retaining padlock with a stainless steel shackle in US4 satin brass and takes Sargent cylinders, so it will not accept the American Lock key. Adding one to an existing A1305KA group means a second key for the tenant or maintenance tech.
10) Is an aluminum body padlock strong enough for outdoor gates and manufacturing areas?
The A1305KA uses a solid aluminum body with a black anodized finish for weather exposure, and the security comes from the shackle and mechanism: 3/8 inch boron alloy steel for cut resistance, plus a dual ball bearing locking mechanism that resists pulling and prying. American Lock lists it for harsh outdoor conditions, manufacturing environments, and self-storage and lockers. Aluminum keeps the lock lighter than a solid steel body and avoids rust bleed on painted gates.
11) How many keys come with each A1305KA padlock?
Standard is 2 keys per lock, and you can choose 1, 3 or 4 keys per lock instead, or 0 keys per lock when you are supplying keys from your own system or having a locksmith cut them. On a keyed alike order the key count matters more than usual, since every key opens every lock in the set.
12) Does the A1305 padlock come with a chain to keep it attached to the gate or locker?
A chain is optional. You can order it with no chain, or with a #40 sash chain, 9 inches (229mm) long, zinc plated, which keeps the padlock tethered so it is not dropped or walked off when the door is open. That option is available on all four body colors.
13) What is the difference between the A1305, A1306 and A1307 aluminum padlocks?
All three are American Lock rekeyable padlocks with the same 2 inch (51mm) wide solid aluminum body; they differ in shackle. The A1305 carries the 1-1/8 inch tall, 3/8 inch diameter boron shackle. The A1306 and A1307 are the longer-shackle members of the same family, for hasps or chain that will not clear a short shackle. Each of the three is offered keyed alike, keyed different, uncombinated, zero-bitted and master keyed.
14) I need padlocks on an existing key system rather than a standalone keyed alike set. What else is there?
The A1305KA is keyed alike to its own code, not to a proprietary high security system. If your facility is standardized on an interchangeable core, the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle that takes your existing core. For high security keyways, the Medeco 5260 is a 52 Series brass body padlock with a 7/16 inch shackle and M3 key technology, and the Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock with a 5/16 inch shackle on the Schlage 20 Series.
15) Is this the right padlock for electrical lockout tagout?
The A1305KA is a general purpose commercial security padlock, not a safety lockout lock. For LOTO you want a dedicated safety padlock: the ABUS 72/30 is an anodized aluminum safety padlock with a 1-1/4 inch body and 3/16 inch shackle, and the ABUS 74/40 is an insulated safety padlock with a 6-pin cylinder, 1/4 inch shackle and 1-1/2 inch body. Those thinner shackles and insulated bodies are what LOTO programs are built around, and keyed alike is usually the wrong keying for lockout anyway.
16) Is there an electronic or audit-trail padlock I can use in place of the keyed American Lock A1305KA?
The A1305KA is a mechanical keyed padlock with a rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder and is supplied keyed alike so one key opens the whole group. If the site needs credential-based access instead of a mechanical key, the Medeco 54515G is an XT electronic indoor/outdoor padlock, non-key retaining, with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter and cylinder included. It replaces the keyed-alike arrangement with electronic control rather than a shared key.
17) I need a taller shackle than the American Lock A1305KA provides. What are my options?
The A1305KA has a 1-1/8 inch tall shackle with a 3/4 inch shackle width, which limits how thick a hasp or how large a chain link it will pass through. Within the same American Lock 2 inch aluminum family the A1306 and A1307 are the longer-shackle models, and among other brands the Sargent 60-858-2 carries a 2 inch stainless steel shackle. Measure the hasp thickness plus any chain you are capturing before choosing.
18) Which padlock retains the key in the lock when it is open, and does the American Lock A1305KA do that?
Key retention is a function choice, not a finish choice. Among the comparable padlocks the Sargent 758 is the key retaining standard padlock, while the Sargent 858, the Sargent 82-856 and the Medeco 54515G XT are non-key retaining. On the A1305KA the security features called out are the dual ball bearing locking mechanism and the pick-resistant rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder, so if a lockout program requires the key to stay captive while the lock is open, order the key retaining Sargent 758.
19) How are these padlocks packaged for a bulk order?
The A1305KA ships 6 per shelf pack and 24 per master carton, which is convenient when you are rolling out keyed alike sets building by building or stocking an MRO crib.
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