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AMERICAN LOCK A22KAMK BRASS BODY REKEYABLE PADLOCK (HIDDEN SHACKLE) OVERVIEW
A22KAMK Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle). Non-Rekeyable Padlocks - Solid Brass.
The American Lock No. A22KAMK 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 A22KAMK Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle) for easy installation and dependable door hardware solution.
AMERICAN LOCK A22KAMK 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
American Lock A20 (A20KD) Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), Keyed Different
American Lock A20KA Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), Keyed Alike
American Lock A20MK Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A20KAMK Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
American Lock A21 (A21KD) Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), Keyed Different
American Lock A21KA Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), Keyed Alike
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)
American Lock A22 (A22KD) Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), Keyed Different
American Lock A22KA Brass Body Rekeyable Padlock (Hidden Shackle), Keyed Alike
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:
- A22KAMK
- 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-A22KAMK 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the KAMK suffix mean on the American Lock A22KAMK padlock?
KAMK means keyed alike and master keyed. Every A22KAMK ordered against the same key code opens with the same change key, and the whole group also opens under a master key, so a maintenance lead can carry one key for an entire run of locks while tenants or crews carry only the change key. Because the locks are cut to a code, the key code field has to be filled in when you order.
2) Can this padlock be rekeyed later if a key goes missing?
No. The A22 uses a 5-pin APTC12 cylinder built as non-rekeyable, so a locksmith cannot repin it in the field. If a key walks off, you replace the lock or order replacements under a new key code. If you need a lock you can service and rotate keys on, look at a removable-core option like the Sargent 60-858-2, which takes an interchangeable core.
3) Do I have to give a key code when ordering a master keyed American Lock padlock?
Yes, the key code is a required entry on the order. Master keyed locks are cut to your existing system so they fall under the same master you already carry; without the code we cannot match the locks to the rest of your keying. If you are starting a new system, that code establishes the group all future A22KAMK orders get keyed to.
4) What other brass-body padlock uses the same 5/16 inch shackle diameter as the American Lock A22KAMK?
The Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock with a 5/16 inch diameter shackle, the same shackle diameter carried on the American Lock A22KAMK. The A22KAMK pairs that 5/16 inch shackle with a 1-3/4 inch wide brass body and a 3 inch shackle length, so confirm the clearance you need through the hasp before swapping, since the Schlage is described by shackle diameter rather than by that same shackle height.
5) Can I use an ABUS 72/30 safety padlock in place of the American Lock A22KAMK on a storage unit?
They are built for different jobs. The ABUS 72/30 is an anodized aluminum safety padlock with a 1-1/4 inch body and a 3/16 inch shackle, sized for lockout/tagout on energy isolation points. The American Lock A22KAMK is a commercial brass padlock with a 1-3/4 inch body, a 5/16 inch shackle and a keyed alike master keyed cylinder, which is what you want on self-storage units, lockers and sheds. Use the ABUS for LOTO and the A22KAMK for security.
6) Is a brass padlock better than steel for marine or coastal use?
Brass is the reason to pick this one. The A22 body is solid brass, which holds up in salty, caustic and corrosive air far better than a plated steel body, and the shackle is hardened boron alloy for cut resistance. It is the standard choice for docks, offshore gear, waterfront sheds and outdoor storage where a steel-body lock rusts up and seizes.
7) How many keys come with each American Lock A22KAMK, and can I order it with fewer?
Key count is something you choose. The standard is 2 keys per lock, and you can also order 1, 3, 4, or 0 keys per lock. Zero-key is what large accounts use when the keys are cut and issued separately or when the whole group runs off a single set of change keys already in the building.
8) Can I get this padlock with a chain so it stays attached to the gate?
Yes. Each configuration is available either with no chain or with a #40 sash chain, 9 inches (229mm) long, zinc plated, which keeps the lock tethered to the hasp or gate post so it does not get dropped in the gravel or walked off. Pick the chain option on the order rather than sourcing one separately.
9) How secure is this against prying and picking on a self-storage or locker door?
Two things do the work. A dual stainless steel ball bearing locking mechanism grips the shackle on both legs, so pulling or prying on the body does not release it, and the 5-pin cylinder uses serrated pins that defeat routine picking. Combined with the shrouded body, it is aimed at self-storage units, lockers, sheds and workshops where the lock is exposed and unattended.
10) How does the A22KAMK differ from the A20 and A21 brass padlocks?
Same solid brass hidden shackle family, different keying and size positions within it. The A20, A21 and A22 each come keyed different (KD), keyed alike (KA), master keyed and keyed different (MK), or keyed alike and master keyed (KAMK). The A22KAMK is the A22 with the 3 inch shackle in the keyed alike plus master key configuration. If each lock needs its own unique key, order the A22 keyed different instead.
11) What other brass body padlocks with a 5/16 inch shackle could I use instead?
The Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock with the same 5/16 inch shackle diameter, so it is the closest cross-brand match on shackle size. Medeco's 5260, a 52 Series brass body lock in satin chrome, runs a heavier 7/16 inch shackle with M3 key technology if you want a thicker pin and a restricted keyway. Neither of those is keyed alike and master keyed out of the box the way the A22KAMK is.
12) What padlock should I use if I need a high-security keying system instead of the American Lock A22KAMK master key setup?
The Sargent 82-856 is a KESO Series non-key-retaining padlock with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and a stainless steel shackle, and the Medeco 5260 brass body padlock uses M3 key technology. Both are brass-cased like the American Lock A22KAMK, which uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder and ships keyed alike within a master key system. Pick the A22KAMK when the factory keyed alike and master keyed setup is enough, and the Sargent or Medeco when the opening has to sit inside a patented high-security key system.
13) What is the difference between the American Lock A22KAMK and the Sargent 858 padlock?
The American Lock A22KAMK has a 1-3/4 inch solid brass body with a hardened boron alloy shackle and a non-rekeyable 5-pin cylinder, supplied keyed alike and master keyed. The Sargent 858 is a non-key-retaining padlock with a stainless steel shackle in a US4 satin brass finish. Sargent also lists the 758 as the key retaining version of that body, so if you need the key to stay captive while the lock is open, the 758 is the one to specify.
14) For a dockside or marine application, is there an alternative to the American Lock A22KAMK brass padlock?
The American Lock A22KAMK is built for that duty already, with a solid brass body chosen for corrosion resistance in caustic and salty environments. If you would rather run a stainless body, the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, supplied less pop-out cylinder. For a smaller marine lock, ABUS lists the T84MB/30 Nautic with a black sleeve, a 13/64 inch shackle and a 1-17/64 inch body, which is a much lighter lock than the 1-3/4 inch A22KAMK.
15) We want audit trail and electronic access on padlocks instead of the mechanical American Lock A22KAMK. What should we look at?
The Medeco 54515G XT is an electronic indoor/outdoor padlock, non-key retaining, with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter and cylinder included. It matches the 5/16 inch shackle diameter of the American Lock A22KAMK, so hasp clearance carries over, but it moves you off the A22KAMK's mechanical keyed alike and master keyed brass platform onto an electronic key system.
16) Is there a non-conductive padlock option instead of the brass American Lock A22KAMK for electrical work?
Yes. The ABUS 74/40 is an insulated safety padlock with a 6-pin cylinder, a 1/4 inch shackle diameter and a 1-1/2 inch body, and the ABUS 76/40 is a plastic-covered aluminum core padlock with a 1/4 inch shackle and a 1-37/64 inch width. The American Lock A22KAMK is a solid brass body lock with a 5/16 inch hardened boron alloy shackle, which suits gates, lockers and marine hardware rather than insulated electrical work.
17) How many padlocks come in a carton for a multi-site rollout?
Cartons run 24 locks, with a 6-lock shelf pack inside. That is the quantity to plan around when you are standardizing a property or storage facility on one keyed alike group and staging locks to several buildings.
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