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American Lock American Lock A32 (A32KD) Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different AME-A32

American Lock A32 (A32KD) Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock, Keyed Different

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AMERICAN LOCK A32 (A32KD) SOLID ALUMINUM BODY NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCK OVERVIEW

A32 (A32KD) Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock. Non-Rekeyable Padlocks - Solid Brass.

The American Lock No. A32 (A32KD) Solid Body Padlock features a 1-1/2in (38mm) wide solid aluminum body and a 3in (75mm) 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.

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AMERICAN LOCK A32 (A32KD) SOLID ALUMINUM BODY NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCK PRODUCT FEATURES

  • 1-1/2in (38mm) wide solid aluminum body offers strong protection against the elements
  • 3in (75mm) 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
  • Keying Options
  • Laser Engraving & Custom Marking
  • Shackle Options

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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:
Padlock
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
A32
Product Color:
Grey
Product Shackle Length:
3"
Product Style:
Non-Rekeyable Padlocks
Product Category:
Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Product Width:
1-1/2"
Department:
Door Hardware

American Lock AME-A32KD 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the American Lock A32 padlock be rekeyed after I buy it?
No. The A32 uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder, so once it leaves the factory the keying is fixed. If you need a specific key or a facility key system, it has to be factory keyed to your requirements at the time of order. For a padlock you can service in-house, look at a removable core option like the Sargent 60-858-2, which takes a removable core.
2) Will the A32 shackle fit through my hasp?
The A32 shackle is 1/4 inch in diameter with a 3/4 inch clearance between the legs and a 3 inch shackle length, so it needs a hasp eye that passes a 1/4 inch bar and an opening no wider than 3/4 inch across. The body itself is 1-1/2 inches wide, which is what has to sit flat against the hasp plate.
3) Are American Lock A32 padlocks keyed alike or keyed different?
The A32 (A32KD) is keyed different, meaning each lock has its own key. If you want one key to open every lock on the site, order the A32KA keyed alike version instead. American Lock also builds the same body as A32MK (keyed different under a master key) and A32KAMK (keyed alike under a master key) when the locks need to sit in a master key system.
4) What is the closest aluminum-body padlock to the American Lock A32 if I need the same 1-1/2 inch body and 1/4 inch shackle diameter?
The ABUS 74/40 insulated safety padlock is the closest dimensional match, with a 1-1/2 inch body width and a 1/4 inch shackle diameter, the same figures the American Lock A32 carries. The differences are in build and cylinder: the A32 is a solid aluminum body with a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder and a 3 inch shackle length, while the 74/40 is an insulated body with a 6-pin cylinder. If the insulated exterior matters for your application, the 74/40 is the one; if you want bare solid aluminum, stay with the A32.
5) The A32 cannot be rekeyed. What padlock should I use if I need to rekey locks in the field or put them on my facility keyway?
The American Lock A32 uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder that is factory keyed, so field changes are not possible. For a padlock that accepts your own core, the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, which lets a locksmith swap the core into an existing keying system. The Sargent 82-856 in the KESO series is another route, a non-key-retaining padlock with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and stainless shackle. Both are brass or stainless bodies rather than the A32's solid aluminum.
6) How many keys come with each A32 padlock, and can I order them without keys?
Key count is something you pick when ordering. The A32 is offered with 0, 1, 2 (standard), 3, or 4 keys per lock. Zero keys is the usual choice when a facility is cutting its own or the locks are going into an existing key system; extra keys are worth specifying up front on multi-tenant or shared-access openings.
7) Is there a chain option for the A32 so the lock stays with the door?
Yes. Each A32 configuration can be ordered with a #40 sash chain, 9 inches (229mm) long, zinc plated, or with no chain at all. The chain keeps the padlock tethered to the hasp or gate so it does not get set down and lost, which is why self-storage and locker applications usually take it.
8) Will an aluminum padlock hold up outdoors or in a washdown area?
That is what the A32 is built for. The body is solid aluminum, which does not rust, and the shackle is chrome for added corrosion resistance. American Lock calls it out for corrosive environments and manufacturing plants. For a lock that also needs to be insulated against electrical contact, the ABUS 74/40 insulated safety padlock is a different tool for that job.
9) What is the difference between the American Lock A30, A31 and A32?
They are the same 1-1/2 inch solid aluminum body in different shackle heights. The A32 carries the 3 inch tall shackle, which is the one to order when the hasp is thick, the staple sits deep, or you are locking through a chain or two gate ears. The A30 and A31 are the shorter-shackle members of the same solid aluminum non-rekeyable family.
10) What are the alternatives to an aluminum body padlock for a commercial site?
Body material is the real decision. The A32 is solid aluminum, light and rust-free, with a 1/4 inch chrome shackle. If you want a brass body instead, the Sargent 758 is a key-retaining brass padlock and the Medeco 5260 is a 52 Series brass body with a 7/16 inch shackle. For stainless, the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight solid stainless steel body. The Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock with a 5/16 inch shackle. Thicker shackle diameters resist bolt cutters better; aluminum keeps weight down and corrosion out.
11) Is the Schlage KS23D a direct substitute for the American Lock A32 on self-storage units?
They are not interchangeable in hardware terms. The Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock with a 5/16 inch diameter shackle, while the American Lock A32 has a solid aluminum body and a 1/4 inch shackle diameter. That 5/16 inch shackle is thicker, so any hasp or lockable latch drilled for the A32's 1/4 inch shackle may not accept the KS23D. Check the hasp eye before substituting.
12) I need a padlock for a wet or coastal exterior opening. Does the A32 work, or is there a better body material?
The American Lock A32 is built for corrosive environments, with a solid aluminum body and a chrome-plated shackle for corrosion resistance. If you want a stainless or sealed body instead, the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, supplied less the pop-out cylinder, and the ABUS T84MB/30 Nautic uses a black sleeve over the body with a 13/64 inch shackle diameter on a 1 17/64 inch body. The T84MB/30 is a smaller lock than the A32's 1-1/2 inch body, so match the hasp size before you switch.
13) What is a smaller padlock than the American Lock A32 for lockers and small cabinet hasps?
The A32 has a 1-1/2 inch wide body with a 1/4 inch shackle. For a lighter lock on small hasps, 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. It shares the aluminum construction with the A32 but is narrower in both body and shackle, which suits tighter locker hardware. The A32 itself is still a common choice for self-storage units and lockers where a heavier shackle is wanted.
14) For lockout/tagout on a manufacturing floor, how does the A32 compare with the ABUS 76/40?
Both are aluminum-core locks with a 1/4 inch shackle diameter. The ABUS 76/40 has a plastic-covered aluminum core and a 1 37/64 inch body width, so the coating gives a non-conductive, markable exterior. The American Lock A32 is bare solid aluminum, 1-1/2 inch body, with a non-rekeyable cylinder and support for laser engraving and custom marking, which is how crews identify individual locks in a manufacturing environment. Choose on whether you need the plastic jacket.
15) If I want audit trail and access control on a padlock instead of a mechanical key, what replaces the A32?
The American Lock A32 is a keyed mechanical padlock with a 5-pin non-rekeyable cylinder, so it gives no electronic record of use. For an electronic alternative, the Medeco 54515G XT is an indoor/outdoor padlock with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter, non-key retaining, supplied with a cylinder. Note the shackle is thicker than the A32's 1/4 inch, so confirm the hasp opening accepts it before you standardize on it.
16) How do American Lock A32 padlocks pack for a bulk order?
The A32 ships 6 per shelf pack and 24 per master carton, so facility and MRO orders round naturally to those numbers when you are standardizing a storage site or a bank of lockers.
17) Is the A32 padlock rated for commercial use, and what color is it?
The A32 is a commercial-grade solid body padlock and the aluminum body is grey. It is the same body used across self-storage units, lockers and manufacturing environments, and American Lock offers laser engraving and custom marking on it if you need unit numbers or a facility ID on the lock face.
18) Does the American Lock A32 retain the key when unlocked, and what are the alternatives if I need that behavior?
Key retention is the first thing to settle when swapping padlocks. Among comparable commercial padlocks, the Sargent 758 is a key retaining standard padlock in a US4 satin brass finish, meaning the key will not withdraw while the lock is open. The Sargent 858 is the non-key-retaining counterpart, also US4 satin brass with a stainless steel shackle, and the Sargent 82-856 is likewise non-key retaining with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case. If a facility policy requires the key to stay captive on open locks, the 758 is the one to specify.
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