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AMERICAN LOCK A30KAMK SOLID ALUMINUM BODY NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCK OVERVIEW
A30KAMK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock. Non-Rekeyable Padlocks - Solid Brass.
The American Lock No. A30KAMK Solid Body Padlock features a 1-1/2in (38mm) wide solid aluminum body and a 1in (25mm) tall, 1/4in (6mm) diameter chrome shackle for extra corrosion resistance. Ideal for corrosive environments, the non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder can be factory keyed to your requirements.
Buy the American Lock A30KAMK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock for easy installation and dependable door hardware solution.
AMERICAN LOCK A30KAMK SOLID ALUMINUM BODY NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCK PRODUCT FEATURES
- 1-1/2in (38mm) wide solid aluminum body offers strong protection against the elements
- 1in (25mm) tall, 1/4in (6mm) diameter chrome shackle for extra corrosion resistance
- Non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder prevents picking
- Self-Storage Units & Lockers
- Manufacturing Environments
- Edge® Key Control
- Keying Options
- Laser Engraving & Custom Marking
- Shackle Options
AMERICAN LOCK NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCKS - SOLID ALUMINUM COLLECTION
American Lock A30 (A30KD) Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different
American Lock A30KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike
American Lock A30MK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A30KAMK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
American Lock A31 (A31KD) Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different
American Lock A31KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike
American Lock A31MK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A31KAMK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
American Lock A32 (A32KD) Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different
American Lock A32KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Alike
American Lock A32MK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A32KAMK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, 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:
- 1/4"
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Product Group:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Subgroup:
- Padlocks
- Product Type:
- Padlocks
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- A30KAMK
- Product Color:
- Grey
- Product Shackle Length:
- 1"
- Product Style:
- Non-Rekeyable Padlocks
- Product Category:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Product Width:
- 1-1/2"
- Department:
- Door Hardware
American Lock AME-A30KAMK 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does keyed alike master keyed mean on the American Lock A30KAMK padlock?
Keyed alike master keyed means every A30KAMK in your order opens with the same change key, and a separate master key opens the whole group. That is the setup for self-storage, lockers, and plant maintenance where crews carry one key and a supervisor carries the master. Keying is set at the factory because the 5-pin APTC12 cylinder is non-rekeyable, so the key code has to go on the order. If you want each lock on its own key under a master instead, the A30MK is the keyed different master keyed version.
2) Will the A30KAMK padlock fit through my hasp or locker staple?
The shackle is 1/4 inch in diameter with a 1 inch clearance height and 3/4 inch between the legs, on a body 1-1/2 inches wide. Measure the hole in your hasp: it needs to accept a 1/4 inch shank, and the staple or hasp stack has to fit inside a 1 inch tall by 3/4 inch wide opening. Thick multi-point hasps or chain links often will not clear that, so check before ordering a carton.
3) Can the A30KAMK be rekeyed later if we lose control of a key?
No. The A30KAMK uses a non-rekeyable cylinder, so once it leaves the factory the keying is fixed. If a key goes missing you replace the locks, not the pins. Buyers who need field rekeying or interchangeable core should look at a removable core padlock such as the Sargent 60-858-2 instead.
4) What do I have to supply when ordering the A30KAMK, since it is factory keyed?
You give the key code. The A30KAMK is cut at the factory to the code you specify so the locks land in your existing keyed alike and master key group. Without a code the locks cannot be matched to the keys and masters already in the building.
5) What is the closest aluminum-body padlock to the American Lock A30KAMK if I need the same 1/4 inch shackle diameter?
The ABUS 74/40 insulated safety padlock matches the A30KAMK on both key body dimensions: a 1/4 inch shackle diameter and a 1-1/2 inch body width, the same figures the A30KAMK carries. The difference is construction and keying - the A30KAMK is a solid aluminum body with a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder that is factory keyed alike under a master key, while the 74/40 is an insulated body on a 6-pin cylinder. If the reason you specified the A30KAMK was the shackle gauge and body width fitting an existing hasp, the 74/40 drops into the same opening.
6) I need a padlock I can rekey in-house instead of ordering factory keyed - what should I buy instead of the American Lock A30KAMK?
The A30KAMK uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder that is factory keyed to your requirements, so keying changes have to go back to the factory. For a lock your own shop or an integrator can service, the Sargent 60-858-2 takes a removable core and carries a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, which lets you swap cores on an existing master key system without reordering locks. The Medeco 521 G8R is supplied less its pop-out cylinder on a solid stainless steel body, so you install the cylinder from your own system. Both are larger, heavier locks than the 1-1/2 inch wide aluminum A30KAMK.
7) For a corrosive or wash-down area, is there a better choice than the American Lock A30KAMK aluminum padlock?
The A30KAMK pairs a solid aluminum body with a chrome-plated shackle specifically for corrosion resistance, and the shackle is 1/4 inch diameter. If you want a non-metallic outer surface in the same size class, the ABUS 76/40 is a plastic-covered aluminum core padlock with the same 1/4 inch shackle diameter and a 1-37/64 inch width. For salt exposure, the ABUS T84MB/30 Nautic uses a black sleeve over the body with a 13/64 inch shackle and a 1-17/64 inch body, a smaller lock than the A30KAMK. Where you want stainless rather than aluminum, the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body.
8) My hasp needs a heavier shackle than the American Lock A30KAMK - what are the options?
The A30KAMK shackle is 1/4 inch in diameter with a 1 inch clearance height and 3/4 inch width, sized for self-storage doors and locker hasps. For a thicker shackle, the Schlage KS23D/KS23F brass padlock and the Medeco 54515G XT electronic indoor/outdoor padlock both run a 5/16 inch diameter shackle, and the Medeco 5260 brass body padlock in the 52 Series steps up to 7/16 inch. Confirm the hasp eye will accept the larger diameter before you switch, since a 7/16 inch shackle will not pass an opening cut for 1/4 inch.
9) Is an aluminum body padlock a good choice for outdoor or washdown areas?
That is what this one is built for. The solid aluminum body will not rust like a plated steel case, and the shackle is chrome for added corrosion resistance, which is why it gets specified for corrosive and manufacturing environments. For full submersion or marine exposure a stainless body like the Medeco 521 G8R weather-tight padlock is the heavier-duty route.
10) How many keys come with each American Lock A30KAMK, and can I order locks without keys?
Keys are an ordering choice: 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 keys per lock. Standard is 2 per lock. Facilities running a master key system often take 0 or 1 key per lock so they are not paying for and tracking duplicates, since all the locks share the same change key anyway.
11) Can I get the A30KAMK padlock with a chain attached for gates or equipment?
Yes. You can order it plain or with a #40 sash chain, 9 inches (229mm) long, zinc plated. The chain keeps the padlock tethered to the hasp or panel so it does not walk off or get dropped, which is common on gates, electrical panels, and storage cages.
12) What is the difference between the American Lock A30, A31, and A32 aluminum padlocks?
They are the same solid aluminum non-rekeyable family, split by shackle height. The A30 is the 1 inch shackle; the A31 and A32 are the taller-shackle versions for hasps and chain links the shorter shackle will not clear. Within each number, the suffix sets the keying: KD keyed different, KA keyed alike, MK keyed different under a master, KAMK keyed alike under a master.
13) Is the ABUS 72/30 a direct replacement for the American Lock A30KAMK?
It is not a dimensional match. 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, while the A30KAMK is 1-1/2 inch wide with a 1/4 inch shackle. The narrower 3/16 inch shackle will pass through a hasp sized for the A30KAMK but will sit loose, and the smaller body changes how it seats. The two also serve different roles: the 72/30 is a safety padlock for lockout use, and the A30KAMK is a keyed alike master keyed lock for self-storage, lockers and manufacturing environments.
14) The American Lock A30KAMK does not retain the key - is there a padlock that holds the key until it is locked?
For a key retaining lock, the Sargent 758 is a key retaining standard padlock in a US4 satin brass finish; the key cannot be withdrawn while the lock is open. Its non-key-retaining counterpart is the Sargent 858, which has a stainless steel shackle in the same US4 satin brass. Key retention is the usual choice for lockers and plant equipment where you do not want the lock left hanging open with the key gone. The A30KAMK is a solid aluminum body lock, so the Sargent brass-bodied locks are a different material and size class.
15) We want higher key control than the American Lock A30KAMK offers across a facility - what else should we look at?
The A30KAMK is supplied keyed alike under a master key with Edge key control and a non-rekeyable APTC12 cylinder, so key control is enforced at the factory. If you are standardizing a facility on a patented or electronic system instead, the Medeco 5260 brass body padlock uses M3 key technology in a satin chrome finish, the Sargent 82-856 is a KESO Series non-key-retaining padlock with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and stainless steel shackle, and the Medeco 54515G is an XT electronic indoor/outdoor padlock supplied with cylinder. All three are larger locks than the 1-1/2 inch wide A30KAMK.
16) How are American Lock A30KAMK padlocks packed for a bulk order?
They ship 6 to a shelf pack and 24 to a master carton, which is the practical buying unit when you are outfitting a row of lockers or a site full of gates on one key system.
17) Is the A30KAMK padlock rated for commercial use or is it a consumer lock?
It is a commercial product, finished grey, aimed at self-storage units, lockers, and manufacturing plants rather than the retail rack. The non-rekeyable 5-pin cylinder is part of that: it resists picking and it keeps key control at the factory rather than letting anyone repin a lock in the field.
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