You may also like
AMERICAN LOCK A31KA SOLID ALUMINUM BODY NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCK OVERVIEW
A31KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock. Non-Rekeyable Padlocks - Solid Brass.
The American Lock No. A31KA Solid Body Padlock features a 1-1/2in (38mm) wide solid aluminum body and a 1-1/2in (38mm) 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 A31KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock for easy installation and dependable door hardware solution.
AMERICAN LOCK A31KA SOLID ALUMINUM BODY NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCK PRODUCT FEATURES
- 1-1/2in (38mm) wide solid aluminum body offers strong protection against the elements
- 1-1/2in (38mm) tall, 1/4in (6mm) diameter chrome shackle for extra corrosion resistance
- Non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder prevents picking
- Harsh Outdoor Conditions
- Manufacturing Environments
- Self-Storage Units & Lockers
- 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)
RESOURCES & DOWNLOADS
American Lock A31KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock Catalog
Manufacturer Resources
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:
- A31KA
- Product Color:
- Grey
- Product Shackle Length:
- 1-1/2"
- Product Style:
- Non-Rekeyable Padlocks
- Product Category:
- Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
- Product Substrate:
- Aluminum
- Product Width:
- 1-1/2"
- Department:
- Door Hardware
American Lock AME-A31KA 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the American Lock A31KA mean all the padlocks open with the same key?
Yes. The A31KA is the keyed alike version of the A31, so every lock ordered on the same key code opens with one key. That is what makes it workable for a maintenance crew covering many gates, cabinets or storage doors with a single key on the ring. If you need each lock on its own key, the A31 (A31KD) is the keyed different version, and A31MK or A31KAMK add master keying.
2) Can a locksmith rekey the American Lock A31KA?
No. The A31KA uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder, so the key code is set at the factory and cannot be changed in the field. You specify the code when you order, and any additional locks you buy later on that same code will match. If you need field rekeying or a removable core, look at an interchangeable core padlock such as the Sargent 60-858-2 removable core padlock instead.
3) What do I have to specify when I order the A31KA keyed alike?
Two things beyond the lock itself. First the key code, which is entered as a text field on the order and is what ties your locks together on one key. Second how many keys you want per lock: 0, 1, 2 (standard), 3, or 4. You also choose whether the lock ships plain or with a #40 sash chain, 9in (229mm) long, zinc plated, for locks that need to stay tethered to the door or fixture.
4) What is the closest aluminum-body alternative to the American Lock A31KA if I need a different brand?
The A31KA is a 1-1/2 inch wide solid aluminum body padlock with a 1/4 inch diameter shackle. The closest aluminum-body match from another maker is the ABUS 74/40 insulated safety padlock, which also uses a 1/4 inch shackle diameter and a 1-1/2 inch body width, and runs a 6-pin cylinder. The ABUS 76/40 is also aluminum-core with a 1/4 inch shackle, but its core is covered in plastic and the body measures 1-37/64 inches wide, so it sits slightly wider in a hasp.
5) I need a padlock that can be rekeyed or put on our existing master key system - what should I use instead of the A31KA?
The A31KA uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder that is factory keyed, so it cannot be repinned in the field. If you need a padlock that ties into a facility key system, look at the Sargent 60-858-2, which is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, or the Medeco 5260 brass body padlock with M3 key technology. The Medeco 521 G8R is supplied less pop-out cylinder so you can fit your own cylinder to it.
6) How does the American Lock A31 differ from the A30 and A32?
They are the same solid aluminum non-rekeyable family, distinguished by shackle height. The A31 carries a 1-1/2 inch shackle. A30 is the shorter shackle in the group and A32 the taller, and each comes in keyed different, keyed alike, and master keyed versions. Pick by how much shackle clearance the hasp or chain needs.
7) What are the alternatives to the American Lock A31KA for a lockout tagout program?
The A31KA is a general commercial padlock, not a dedicated safety lock. For lockout tagout, ABUS safety padlocks are the purpose-built option: the 72/30 anodized aluminum safety padlock at 1-1/4 inch body and 3/16 inch shackle, or the 74/40 insulated safety padlock with a 6-pin cylinder, 1/4 inch shackle and 1-1/2 inch body, which matches the A31's shackle diameter and body width.
8) Which padlock should I use for wet or coastal exposure instead of the A31KA?
The A31KA is built for corrosive environments with a solid aluminum body and a chrome-plated shackle for extra corrosion resistance. If you want a stainless or weather-sealed alternative, the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, and 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, so it is a smaller lock than the A31KA.
9) Is the ABUS 72/30 a direct swap for the American Lock A31KA?
No. The 72/30 is a 72 Series anodized aluminum safety padlock with a 1-1/4 inch body width and a 3/16 inch shackle diameter, so both the body and the shackle are smaller than the A31KA, which measures 1-1/2 inches wide with a 1/4 inch shackle. If your hasp was drilled for the A31KA shackle, the 72/30 will fit loosely; if the hasp opening is tight, the A31KA may not pass where the 72/30 does.
10) I need more shackle clearance than the A31KA gives me - what are my options?
The A31KA has a 1-1/2 inch shackle length with a 3/4 inch shackle width, which suits tight hasps and locker staples. For a taller loop or to pass through a chain, the Sargent 60-858-2 carries a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, and the Sargent 82-856 is a non-key-retaining padlock with a 2 by 2 inch brass case and a stainless steel shackle. On the A31KA itself, a #40 sash chain 9 inches long in zinc plating can be ordered attached if you need the lock tethered rather than a longer shackle.
11) What is the difference between the A31KA and a brass-body padlock like the Schlage KS23D or Sargent 758?
The A31KA has a solid aluminum body in grey with a 1/4 inch chrome shackle, which keeps weight down and resists corrosion without plating the whole body. The Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock with a 5/16 inch diameter shackle, and the Sargent 758 is a key retaining padlock in US4 satin brass, meaning the key cannot be withdrawn while the lock is open. The A31KA's 5-pin APTC12 cylinder is non-rekeyable and factory keyed alike to your key code.
12) Do I need an electronic padlock, or will the A31KA cover a remote outdoor gate?
The A31KA is a mechanical keyed-alike padlock with a factory-keyed non-rekeyable 5-pin cylinder, so every lock on the order opens with the same key and there is no audit trail or access scheduling. If you need to control who opens a remote gate and when, the Medeco 54515G XT is an electronic indoor/outdoor padlock, non-key-retaining, with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter and cylinder included. For a straightforward keyed gate or storage lock in a harsh outdoor spot, the A31KA covers it.
13) Why would I order a padlock with zero keys?
Facilities already running the A31 on a known code order 0 keys per lock when they have plenty of keys in hand and just need more locks. It keeps loose keys out of circulation, which matters for key control. The same logic runs the other way: order 3 or 4 keys per lock when several people on a crew need access to the same opening.
14) How many A31KA padlocks come in a case?
Shelf pack is 6 locks and the master carton holds 24. Useful if you are standardizing a storage facility or a plant on one key code and buying by the carton rather than the piece.
15) What does the chain option on the A31KA actually do?
It ships the padlock attached to a #40 sash chain, 9 inches (229mm) long, zinc plated, so the lock stays tethered to the fixture when it is open. Common on lockers, gates and equipment where a loose lock gets walked off or dropped. Every key quantity can be ordered with or without it.
16) For a locker or self-storage rollout, is the A31KA or a Sargent 858 the better fit?
The A31KA is intended for self-storage units and lockers, manufacturing environments, and harsh outdoor conditions, and it ships keyed alike so one key runs the whole set; the 1-1/2 inch aluminum body with a 1-1/2 inch shackle keeps it compact in a locker staple. The Sargent 858 is a non-key-retaining padlock with a stainless steel shackle in US4 satin brass, which means a tenant can walk away with the lock open and the key in hand. Key retention matters in self-storage, so the Sargent 758, which is key retaining, is the closer behavior match if you stay with that line.
How fast can I get the American Lock AME-A31KA 2KEY delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the
continental
U.S.
Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit,
reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the American Lock AME-A31KA 2KEY come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The American Lock AME-A31KA 2KEY is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the American Lock AME-A31KA 2KEY?
You can call, text, or email our expert support team for fast answers. We’re here to help with
product
selection,
installation tips, and troubleshooting. Contact Us
Why buy the American Lock AME-A31KA 2KEY from ZenSupply?
ZenSupply makes it easy to get the commercial door hardware you need—fast shipping, expert support,
and
rewards on
every order.
Our team is always ready to help you choose the right product for your project.