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AMERICAN LOCK A1306KA REKEYABLE PADLOCK 2IN (51MM) WIDE SOLID ALUMINUM OVERVIEW
A1306KA Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum. Rekeyable Padlocks - 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum.
The American Lock No. A1306KA Solid Aluminum Padlock features a 2in (51mm) wide aluminum black body and a 2in (51mm) 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 A1306KA Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum for easy installation and dependable door hardware solution.
AMERICAN LOCK A1306KA 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
- 2in (51mm) 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
A1306KA REKEYABLE PADLOCK COLOR VARIATION
American Lock A1306KABLU Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum
American Lock A1306KABRN Rekeyable Padlock 2in (51mm) Wide Solid Aluminum
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American Lock A1306KAYLW 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)
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A1306KA 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:
- A1306KA
- Product Shackle Length:
- 2"
- Product Style:
- Rekeyable Padlocks - 2in (51mm) Wide
- Product Category:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Product Width:
- 2"
- Department:
- Door Hardware
American Lock AME-A1306KA BLU 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does "keyed alike" mean on the American Lock A1306KA, and will all the locks I order open with the same key?
Keyed alike means every A1306KA in the order is cut to the same key code, so one key opens them all. That is the setup crews and property managers want when the same person has to open a row of gates, cabinets or storage units. If you need each lock on its own separate key instead, order the A1306 (A1306KD) keyed different version; A1306KZ is zero-bitted and A1306UN is uncombinated for locksmiths who bit their own. There is a key code field on the order so you can match an existing A1306KA key system you already have in the field.
2) Can this padlock be rekeyed later, and can it go on an existing master key system?
It can. The A1306KA uses a rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder that is pick resistant and carries tens of thousands of key changes, so a locksmith can recombinate it in house when a key goes missing instead of scrapping the lock. For master keying from the factory, American Lock lists A1306KAMK for keyed alike master keyed and A1306MK for keyed different master keyed.
3) Can I use this American Lock as a lockout tagout safety padlock?
The A1306KA is a keyed alike commercial padlock, meaning multiple locks share one key, which is the opposite of what lockout tagout needs. Safety lockout calls for keyed different locks so no one else's key can release your lock. For that, look at the ABUS 72 Series safety padlock (72/30, 1-1/4 inch body, 3/16 inch shackle) or the insulated ABUS 74/40 with its 6-pin cylinder. If you want this aluminum body in a keyed different version, that is the A1306 (A1306KD).
4) What is the closest aluminum-body safety padlock to the American Lock A1306KA if the opening needs a lockout-style color-coded lock in a smaller size?
The A1306KA has a 2 inch wide aluminum body with a 3/8 inch diameter shackle and comes in blue, brown, red and yellow lock bodies. If you want a smaller aluminum safety padlock, 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. The ABUS 76/40 is a plastic-covered aluminum core padlock at 1-37/64 inch width with a 1/4 inch shackle diameter. Both step down in both body width and shackle diameter from the American Lock.
5) I need a padlock with the same 2 inch shackle clearance as the American Lock A1306KA but in stainless steel - what should I use?
The A1306KA uses a 2 inch shackle length on an aluminum body. For the same 2 inch shackle in stainless, the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle. That swaps the rekeyable aluminum body for a brass-case Sargent with an interchangeable core, so it suits a facility already standardized on a Sargent core system.
6) Which padlocks look like substitutes for the American Lock A1306KA but will not accept the same keying?
The A1306KA uses a rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder and ships keyed alike. Locks built on other key systems will not key into it: the Medeco 5260 is a 52 Series brass body padlock using M3 key technology with a 7/16 inch shackle diameter, the Sargent 82-856 is a KESO Series padlock, the Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a 20 Series brass padlock with a 5/16 inch shackle, and the Medeco 54515G is an XT electronic padlock. Any of these is a separate key system and a separate rekeying process from the American Lock.
7) What is the difference between the American Lock A1305, A1306 and A1307 aluminum padlocks?
All three share the same 2 inch wide solid aluminum body and 3/8 inch boron shackle; the difference is shackle height. The A1306 carries a 2 inch shackle, which is the middle length, with the A1305 shorter and the A1307 longer. Pick the shortest shackle that still clears your hasp or chain, since less exposed shackle is less to get a bolt cutter onto. Each of the three is offered keyed alike, keyed different, zero-bitted, uncombinated and master keyed.
8) Can I color code padlocks by crew or department with this American Lock?
Yes, and that is a common use. The A1306KA body comes in blue, brown, red and yellow anodized aluminum, so you can assign a color per trade, per building or per shift while every lock still opens on the same key. Body color has no effect on the mechanism or the shackle dimensions.
9) Is this padlock any good outdoors on gates and yard equipment?
It is built for it. The body is solid aluminum rather than plated steel, so it will not rust through, the anodized finish is meant for harsh outdoor exposure, and the boron alloy shackle is there for cut resistance. American Lock calls out harsh outdoor conditions, manufacturing environments, and self-storage units and lockers as its applications. It is a commercial-duty lock, not a residential one. If your application is wet marine exposure or you want a stainless body, the Medeco 521 G8R weather-tight padlock has a solid stainless steel body.
10) How many keys come with each lock, and can I order extras or fewer?
Standard is 2 keys per lock. You can also order 1 key, 3 keys or 4 keys per lock, or 0 keys per lock when you already hold keys for that code and only need the hardware. Since these are keyed alike, spare keys work across the whole group.
11) Can I get this American Lock with a chain attached for a gate or a fuel cap?
Yes. Each color and key-count combination is available either with no chain or with a #40 sash chain, 9 inches (229mm) long, zinc plated. The chain keeps the lock tethered to the gate, panel or cover so it does not walk off or get dropped in the dirt when the gate is open.
12) Is a solid aluminum padlock like this the right choice, or should I be looking at a brass or stainless body?
Aluminum makes sense when you want corrosion resistance and a lighter lock in volume across a lot of openings, plus color coding, which a brass body will not give you. Go brass or stainless when the spec calls for it or when you are standardizing on a high-security key system: the Sargent 758 and 858 are brass finish padlocks with stainless shackles, the Sargent 82-856 has a 2 x 2 inch brass case on the KESO system, and the Medeco 5260 is a brass body with a 7/16 inch shackle on M3 key technology. Note that Sargent's 858 and 82-856 are non-key retaining, while the 758 is key retaining, which matters if you need the key trapped until the lock is closed.
13) The American Lock A1306KA is key retaining or not - what padlock do I use if I need the key to release when unlocked?
If you need a non-key-retaining padlock, 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. The Medeco 54515G XT electronic padlock is also non-key retaining, with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter. If you instead want the key held captive while the lock is open, the Sargent 758 is a key retaining standard padlock in US4 satin brass.
14) What is a heavier-duty alternative to the A1306KA aluminum padlock for a harsh outdoor or coastal gate?
The A1306KA is a solid aluminum body lock rated for harsh outdoor conditions. For a metal-bodied alternative built around weather exposure, the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, supplied less pop-out cylinder. The ABUS T84MB/30 Nautic is a marine-oriented lock with a black sleeve, 13/64 inch shackle diameter and 1-17/64 inch body width, so it is a much lighter lock than the 2 inch American.
15) I need padlocks on a master key system across a facility - is the A1306KA the right pick or should I move to an interchangeable core padlock?
The A1306KA is a rekeyable 5-pin cylinder padlock supplied keyed alike, which suits a set of locks all opening on one key. If you need cores you can pull and rotate in the field, the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, matching the 2 inch shackle length of the American Lock. A removable core lets you rekey by swapping the core rather than pinning the lock.
16) How does this lock resist someone prying or pulling the shackle out?
A dual ball bearing locking mechanism holds the shackle in the body, which is what resists pulling and prying attacks, and the solid aluminum body has no bolted case halves to split. The 3/8 inch boron alloy steel shackle handles the cutting side. Keeping the shackle short relative to the hasp limits how much purchase a tool can get.
17) How are these packed if I am buying padlocks for a whole facility?
Shelf pack is 6 locks and the master carton holds 24. That works out neatly for handing out a pack of 6 per building or per truck while ordering in full cartons for a standardization program, with every lock on the same key code.
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