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AMERICAN LOCK A22 (A22KD) BRASS BODY REKEYABLE PADLOCK (HIDDEN SHACKLE) OVERVIEW
A22 (A22KD) Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle). Non-Rekeyable Padlocks - Solid Brass.
The American Lock No. A22 (A22KD) Solid Body Padlock features a 1-3/4in (44mm) wide solid brass body to resist corrosion and a 3in (75mm) tall, 5/16in (8mm) diameter hardened boron alloy shackle for superior cut resistance. Ideal for harsh environments, a dual ball bearing mechanism resists pulling and prying while a 5-pin APTC12 non-rekeyable cylinder with serrated pins is virtually impossible to pick.
Buy the American Lock A22 (A22KD) Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle) for easy installation and dependable door hardware solution.
AMERICAN LOCK A22 (A22KD) BRASS BODY REKEYABLE PADLOCK (HIDDEN SHACKLE) PRODUCT FEATURES
- 1-3/4in (44mm) wide solid brass body
- Brass body provides extra corrosion resistance in caustic, corrosive, salty environments
- 3in (75mm) tall, 5/16in (8mm) diameter hardened boron alloy steel shackle for superior cut resistance
- Dual stainless steel ball bearing locking mechanism that resists pulling and prying
- Non-rekeyable 5-pin APCT12 cylinder prevents picking
- Marine & Offshore Security
- Self-Storage Units & Lockers
- Marine Environments
- Sheds, Workshops & Garages
- Edge® Key Control
- Keying Options
- Laser Engraving & Custom Marking
- Shackle Options
AMERICAN LOCK NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCKS - SOLID BRASS COLLECTION
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American Lock A21MK Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A21KAMK Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
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American Lock A22MK Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A22KAMK Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), 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:
- A22
- Product Color:
- Gold
- Product Shackle Length:
- 3"
- Product Style:
- Non-Rekeyable Padlocks
- Product Category:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Substrate:
- Brass
- Product Width:
- 1-3/4"
- Department:
- Door Hardware
American Lock AME-A22KD 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the American Lock A22 padlock hold up outdoors in salt air or a washdown area?
That is what the A22 is built for. The body is solid brass, 1-3/4 inches wide, which resists corrosion in caustic, salty, and marine environments better than a plated steel body, and the shackle is hardened boron alloy steel for cut resistance. Typical uses are marine and offshore security, sheds, workshops and garages, and self-storage units and lockers.
2) Is the American Lock A22 padlock rekeyable, or is the cylinder fixed?
The A22 uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder with serrated pins, so it cannot be repinned in the field. If a key is lost or a tenant turns over, you replace the lock rather than rekey it. The serrated pins are what make it resistant to picking.
3) What shackle clearance does the A22 give me, and will it fit my hasp?
The A22 shackle is 3 inches tall with a 3/4 inch clear width between the legs, and the shackle stock is 5/16 inch diameter. So the hasp staple or chain link has to accept a 5/16 inch shackle and sit within that 3/4 inch opening. The 3 inch height gives room to reach through gate chain or a tall hasp loop.
4) If I buy several A22 padlocks, will they all open with the same key?
No. The A22 (A22KD) is keyed different, meaning every lock ships on its own key change. If you need one key to open a group of locks, order the A22KA keyed alike version instead. American Lock also offers the A22MK (keyed different, master keyed) and A22KAMK (keyed alike, master keyed) if the locks need to sit under a facility master.
5) I need a brass padlock that takes my existing key system. Is the A22 the right pick?
Not if the lock has to run on a facility keyway or interchangeable core. The A22 has a fixed, non-rekeyable cylinder. For a brass-body padlock on a restricted or existing system, look at the Sargent 758 key retaining padlock in US4 satin brass, the Sargent 858 non-key-retaining version, or the Medeco 5260 52 Series brass body padlock with M3 key technology. If your site uses removable cores, the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock.
6) I need a padlock that takes an interchangeable core instead of the American Lock A22 cylinder. What should I use?
The A22 uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin cylinder, so it cannot accept a core from an existing master key system. For a core-based system, the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle. Locksmiths standardizing a site on one core platform typically go that route; the A22 fits jobs where each lock stands alone on its own key.
7) How many keys come with each American Lock A22, and can I order it with fewer?
Keys per lock are an ordering choice on the A22. Standard is 2 keys per lock, and you can also specify 1, 3, 4, or 0 keys per lock. Zero-key is what facilities use when keys are cut and issued centrally under their own key control program.
8) Can I get the A22 padlock with a chain attached so it stays with the door?
Yes. The A22 can be ordered with a #40 sash chain, 9 inches (229mm) long, zinc plated, or with no chain at all. The chain option keeps the padlock captive on a locker, gate, or equipment cabinet so it does not walk off when the lock is open.
9) What stops someone from prying or pulling the A22 padlock open?
The A22 locks the shackle with dual stainless steel ball bearings, which resist pulling and prying rather than relying on a single pawl. Combined with the 5/16 inch hardened boron alloy shackle and the solid brass body, it is aimed at exposed, unsupervised openings like gates, sheds, and storage units.
10) What is the closest alternative to the American Lock A22 if I want the same 5/16 inch shackle in brass?
The Schlage KS23D/KS23F brass padlock also uses a 5/16 inch diameter shackle, so it takes the same hasp staple size as the A22. Going the other direction, lighter-duty options include the ABUS 72/30 anodized aluminum safety padlock at 1-1/4 inch body with a 3/16 inch shackle and the ABUS 74/40 insulated safety padlock with a 1/4 inch shackle and 1-1/2 inch body, both lockout/tagout style rather than solid-body security locks.
11) Is the ABUS 72/30 a substitute for the American Lock A22?
They are different tools. The ABUS 72/30 is an anodized aluminum safety padlock with a 1-1/4 inch body width and 3/16 inch shackle diameter, built for lockout/tagout where a light, colorable body is the point. The A22 is a 1-3/4 inch wide brass body with a 5/16 inch shackle, intended for marine, self-storage and shed security. If the application is energy isolation, the 72/30 is the correct family; if it is securing a hasp outdoors, the A22 is.
12) What is a heavier brass padlock than the American Lock A22 for a high-security opening?
The Medeco 5260 is a 52 Series brass body padlock with a 7/16 inch shackle diameter and M3 key technology in satin chrome. That is a thicker shackle than the A22's 5/16 inch, and the M3 platform supports patented key control. The A22 stays with a brass body and a non-rekeyable cylinder, which suits sites that do not want to administer a key system.
13) For a dock or marine location, is there a stainless alternative to the American Lock A22 brass padlock?
Yes. The Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, supplied less pop-out cylinder. The A22 handles the same corrosive, salty duty with a solid brass body instead, and ships complete with its cylinder, so it is the simpler order when no cylinder program exists on site.
14) What is the difference between the American Lock A22 and the Sargent 858 padlock?
The Sargent 858 is a non-key-retaining padlock with a stainless steel shackle in US4 satin brass finish; its companion, the Sargent 758, is key retaining. Key retention decides whether the key can be pulled while the lock is open, which matters for lockers and gates you do not want left unsecured. The A22 offers its own security package: a 1-3/4 inch brass body, a 3 inch tall hardened boron alloy shackle, and a dual ball bearing locking mechanism.
15) Can an electronic padlock replace the American Lock A22 on an outdoor gate?
The Medeco 54515G XT is an electronic indoor/outdoor padlock, non-key retaining, with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter and cylinder included, so the shackle size matches the A22's 5/16 inch. The XT adds audit trail and programmable access rather than a fixed mechanical key. The A22 is purely mechanical with a non-rekeyable 5-pin cylinder, which is what most sheds, lockers and self-storage units use.
16) What brass-case padlock works with a high-security key system if the American Lock A22 cylinder does not qualify?
The Sargent 82-856 is a non-key-retaining padlock with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and stainless steel shackle on the KESO platform, which is the route for specs that call for a restricted key system across a facility. The A22 is brass bodied at 1-3/4 inch wide with a non-rekeyable cylinder, so it is keyed on its own rather than into a site system.
17) Is the ABUS 74/40 a good alternative to the American Lock A22 for electrical lockout?
The ABUS 74/40 is an insulated safety padlock with a 6-pin cylinder, a 1/4 inch shackle diameter and 1-1/2 inch body width, and insulation is the reason to choose it around energized equipment. The A22 is a solid brass 1-3/4 inch body with a 5-pin non-rekeyable cylinder and a 5/16 inch hardened boron alloy shackle, built for weather exposure rather than electrical isolation.
18) How do American Lock A22 padlocks pack for a bulk facility order?
The A22 ships 6 to a shelf pack and 24 to a master carton, which is the usual way a property or MRO buyer standardizes a run of gates, lockers, or storage units in one order.
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