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American Lock American Lock A3261WO (A3261WOKD) Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Keyed Different AME-A3261WO

American Lock A3261WO (A3261WOKD) Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Keyed Different

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AMERICAN LOCK A3261WO (A3261WO) SOLID STEEL SMALL FORMAT INTERCHANGEABLE CORE PADLOCK WITHOUT CYLINDER OVERVIEW

A3261WO (A3261WO) Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder. Small Format Interchangeable Cores & Padlocks - Solid Steel.

The American Lock No. A3261WO (A3261WO) Solid Steel Interchangeable Core padlock features a 2in (51mm) wide case hardened, chrome plated solid steel padlock and a 2in (51mm) tall, 3/8in (10mm) diameter hardened boron alloy shackle for superior cut resistance. Dual ball bearing locking mechanism resists pulling and prying. Padlock is available with or without core with a choice of 16 Small Format interchangeable core keyways including Best®, Arrow® & Falcon® to match this padlock to your door locks.

Buy the American Lock A3261WO (A3261WO) Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock for easy installation and dependable door hardware solution.

AMERICAN LOCK A3261WO (A3261WO) SOLID STEEL SMALL FORMAT INTERCHANGEABLE CORE PADLOCK WITHOUT CYLINDER PRODUCT FEATURES

  • 2in (51mm) wide chrome plated solid steel body
  • Solid steel body resists cutting, sawing and corrosion
  • 2in (51mm) 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
  • Small Format Interchangeable Core padlock - 16 keyway options available
  • Security Gates & Fences
  • Self-Storage Units & Lockers
  • Secured Storage
  • Tool Cribs
  • Keying Options
  • Shackle Options
 
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American Lock A3260WOMK Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A3260WOKAMK Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
American Lock A3261WO (A3261WO) Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Keyed Different
American Lock A3261WOUN Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Uncombinated
American Lock A3261WOKA Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Keyed Alike
American Lock A3261WOMK Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A3261WOKAMK Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Keyed Alike (Master Keyed)
American Lock A3262WO (A3262WOKD) Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Keyed Different
American Lock A3262WOUN Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Uncombinated
American Lock A3262WOKA Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Keyed Alike
American Lock A3262WOMK Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, Keyed Different (Master Keyed)
American Lock A3262WOKAMK Solid Steel Small Format Interchangeable Core Padlock Without Cylinder, 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:
3/8"
Keyed:
Yes
Product Group:
Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
Product Subgroup:
Padlocks
Product Type:
Padlocks
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Cylinder Included:
No
Product Model:
A3261
Product Color:
Silver
Product Shackle Length:
2"
Product Style:
Small Format Interchangeable Cores & Padlocks
Product Category:
Other / Miscellaneous Hardware
Product Substrate:
Steel
Product Width:
2"
Department:
Door Hardware

American Lock AME-A3261WOKD 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the American Lock A3261WO padlock come with a core, or do I have to supply one?
No core ships with it. The A3261WO is the "without cylinder" build, so you install your own small format interchangeable core (SFIC). That is the point of the lock: you pin the core to the same keyway and keying already running your building's door locks, and the padlock falls straight into the existing system.
2) Will a Best, Arrow or Falcon SFIC core fit this American Lock padlock?
Yes. The A3261WO takes small format interchangeable cores and is offered across 16 SFIC keyways, Best, Arrow and Falcon among them, so you can match the padlock to the door locks already keyed in your facility. Order the core in whatever keyway your system uses.
3) What are the body and shackle dimensions on the A3261WO padlock?
The body is 2 inches wide solid steel, chrome plated. The shackle is 2 inches of clearance with a 3/8 inch diameter and 3/4 inch between the legs. Measure your hasp eye or chain link before ordering: a 3/8 inch shackle will not pass through a hasp punched for a 1/4 or 5/16 inch lock.
4) I need every lock on my gates to open with one key. Is keyed different the right choice?
No. The A3261WO is the keyed different version, meaning each lock gets its own change key. For one key across a run of gates, order the A3261WOKA keyed alike build instead. There are also A3261WOMK and A3261WOKAMK versions if you need a master key over the top, and an A3261WOUN uncombinated version if your locksmith is pinning the cores in house.
5) What is the closest equivalent to the American Lock A3261WO if I need a removable core padlock with a 2 inch shackle?
The Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, which matches the A3261WO on shackle length - the A3261WO carries a 2 inch shackle length as well. The difference is in the shackle material: the Sargent uses stainless steel, while the American Lock A3261WO uses a hardened boron alloy steel shackle in a chrome plated solid steel body. Both are supplied for core-based keying, so either can be brought into an existing interchangeable or removable core system.
6) I need a padlock that ships with the cylinder already in it - what should I order instead of the A3261WO?
The A3261WO is supplied without a cylinder, so you add a small format interchangeable core separately. If you want a lock that arrives with its cylinder, the Medeco 54515G XT electronic indoor/outdoor padlock is supplied with cylinder and has a 5/16 inch shackle diameter, and the Medeco 5260 is a 52 Series brass body padlock with a 7/16 inch shackle diameter and M3 key technology in satin chrome. Those are complete keyed locks rather than core-ready housings.
7) What is the difference between the American Lock A3260WO, A3261WO and A3262WO?
They are the same solid steel SFIC padlock in three shackle heights within the same family. The A3261WO is the 2 inch shackle. If you need a taller shackle to reach around a gate frame or thicker hasp, step to the A3262WO; for a shorter, tighter bite go to the A3260WO. All three are sold without a cylinder so you supply the core.
8) How many keys come with each American Lock A3261WO padlock?
Key count is a choice you make on the order. Standard is 2 keys per lock, and you can also take 1, 3, 4, or 0 keys per lock. Zero keys is the one property managers and locksmiths usually want when they are cutting their own keys off an existing system.
9) Can I get this padlock with a chain so it stays attached to the gate?
Yes. Each key-count option is available either plain or with a #40 sash chain, 9 inches long, zinc plated. The chain keeps the lock tethered so it does not walk off a self storage unit or a fence gate when it is open.
10) Is a solid steel American Lock padlock tough enough for outdoor gates and fencing?
That is what it is built for. The case hardened, chrome plated solid steel body resists cutting, sawing and corrosion, and the shackle is hardened boron alloy for cut resistance. A dual stainless steel ball bearing locking mechanism resists pulling and prying. American Lock calls out security gates and fences, self storage units and lockers, secured storage and tool cribs as the uses. It is rated as commercial hardware.
11) What else could I buy if I do not run a small format interchangeable core system?
If your facility is not on SFIC, the A3261WO is the wrong lock, because its value is taking your existing Best, Arrow or Falcon style core. Sargent's 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, which matches the A3261WO on shackle height. For a complete lock with the cylinder already in it, look at the Schlage KS23D/KS23F brass padlock with a 5/16 inch shackle or the Medeco 5260 brass body padlock with a 7/16 inch shackle and M3 key technology.
12) Is this the right padlock for lockout/tagout on electrical equipment?
No, use a safety padlock instead. The A3261WO is a steel bodied security padlock for gates, storage and tool cribs. For LOTO you want a non conductive or aluminum safety lock, such as the ABUS 74/40 insulated safety padlock with a 1/4 inch shackle and 1-1/2 inch body, the ABUS 72/30 anodized aluminum safety padlock at 1-1/4 inch body and 3/16 inch shackle, or the ABUS 76/40 plastic covered aluminum core padlock.
13) Is an ABUS 72/30 safety padlock a substitute for the American Lock A3261WO on a tool crib or gate?
They are built for different jobs. 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, sized for lockout/tagout tagging on equipment. The American Lock A3261WO is a 2 inch wide solid steel body with a 3/8 inch shackle diameter, chrome plated, and is described for security gates and fences, self-storage units and lockers, and tool cribs. If the application is physical security rather than energy isolation, the A3261WO is the one built for it.
14) What should I use instead of the A3261WO on an exposed outdoor opening where water sits in the keyway?
The Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, supplied less pop-out cylinder, so it is still core-ready like the A3261WO but built with weather sealing and a stainless body. The A3261WO uses a chrome plated solid steel body that the description credits with resisting cutting, sawing and corrosion. For a marine or coastal fitting, the ABUS T84MB/30 Nautic is a black sleeve padlock with a 13/64 inch shackle diameter and 1-17/64 inch body width, though it is a much lighter lock than the 2 inch A3261WO.
15) Does the key stay in the lock when open? What are my options if I need key retaining or non-key retaining behavior?
Key retention on the American Lock A3261WO depends on the small format interchangeable core you fit, since the lock body ships without a cylinder. If you want the behavior fixed by the lock itself, Sargent publishes it both ways: the 758 is a key retaining standard padlock in US4 satin brass, and the 858 is a non-key retaining padlock with a stainless steel shackle in US4 satin brass. The Sargent 82-856 is also non-key retaining, with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and stainless steel shackle.
16) For a facility standardizing padlocks on the same key system as the door locks, how does the A3261WO compare to an electronic option?
The A3261WO is a mechanical solid steel padlock with no cylinder fitted, taking a small format interchangeable core in a choice of 16 keyways including Best, Arrow and Falcon so it keys into the same system as the door hardware. The Medeco 54515G XT is an electronic indoor/outdoor padlock supplied with cylinder and a 5/16 inch shackle diameter, which manages access through the XT system rather than a mechanical core swap. The choice is whether your standard is a keyway or an audited electronic credential.
17) How are these American Lock A3261WO padlocks packed for a bulk order?
Shelf pack is 6 locks and the master carton holds 24. Useful if you are standardizing a property or a storage facility and want to order in even cartons rather than singles.
18) For coastal or wash-down areas, is a chrome plated steel padlock the right pick?
The A3261WO body is chrome plated solid steel and American Lock states it resists corrosion, but for constant salt or water exposure a stainless or weather sealed body is the better call. The Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, supplied less the pop-out cylinder, so it keeps the same supply-your-own-cylinder approach.
19) My padlocks need to match a brass finish on the rest of the hardware - is the A3261WO available in brass?
The American Lock A3261WO is a steel padlock finished in silver, a chrome plated solid steel body. If the specification calls for a brass case or brass finish, the Sargent 758 and Sargent 858 are both US4 satin brass, the Sargent 82-856 has a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case, the Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter, and the Medeco 5260 is a brass body lock in satin chrome.
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