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AMERICAN LOCK A32KA SOLID ALUMINUM BODY NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCK OVERVIEW
A32KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock. Non-Rekeyable Padlocks - Solid Brass.
The American Lock No. A32KA 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.
Buy the American Lock A32KA Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock for easy installation and dependable door hardware solution.
AMERICAN LOCK A32KA 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:
- Padlocks
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Product Model:
- A32KA
- 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-A32KA 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the American Lock A32KA padlock be rekeyed if my keying changes later?
No. The A32KA is a non-rekeyable padlock, so the 5-pin APTC12 cylinder cannot be re-pinned in the field or at a locksmith bench. Keying is set at the factory, which means you specify your key code at the time of order. If you run a system that gets re-pinned as tenants or staff turn over, this is the wrong lock and you want a padlock that takes a removable core instead, like the Sargent 60-858-2 removable core padlock. If your keying is stable and you just need matched locks across a site, non-rekeyable is fine and it removes the pick-and-repin exposure.
2) Does keyed alike mean all the A32KA padlocks I order open with the same key?
Yes. Keyed alike means every A32KA on the order is factory keyed to one common key code, so a single key opens all of them. That is what a property manager or MRO buyer wants when one maintenance tech has to hit gates, meters, and storage cages on one walk. You enter the key code on the order, so if you already have A32 locks in the field on a known code you can add to that group. If you need each lock on its own key instead, the A32 (A32KD) keyed different version is the one to order, and the A32KAMK is keyed alike with a master key over the top.
3) Will a 1/4 inch shackle fit through my hasp and chain link gate loop?
The shackle on the A32KA is 1/4 inch (6mm) in diameter with a 3/4 inch clearance between the legs and 3 inches of overall shackle height. The 1/4 inch diameter is the number that decides whether it passes through your hasp eye or gate loop, and the 3/4 inch inside width is what limits how thick a hasp staple or how many chain links you can capture. A 3 inch shackle gives you real reach over a bracket or a cabinet handle, but it also gives bolt cutters more to bite, so on exposed exterior gates buy the reach only where you need it.
4) What do I have to specify when ordering an American Lock A32KA keyed alike padlock?
Three things. The key code, which is a required entry on the order and is what the factory keys the cylinder to since it cannot be rekeyed afterward. The number of keys per lock, from 0 up to 4, with 2 as standard. And whether you want the 9 inch #40 zinc plated sash chain or no chain. Get the key code right the first time. If you are adding to locks already in the field, pull the code off an existing key or your keying records so the new locks fall into the same group.
5) What is the closest aluminum-body padlock alternative to the American Lock A32KA?
The A32KA has a 1-1/2 inch wide solid aluminum body with a 1/4 inch diameter shackle. The nearest aluminum-body peer is the ABUS 76/40, a plastic-covered aluminum core padlock with the same 1/4 inch shackle diameter and a 1-37/64 inch body width, so the shackle will pass the same hasp eye while the body sits slightly wider. The ABUS 72/30 is also aluminum but anodized, with a narrower 1-1/4 inch body and a 3/16 inch shackle diameter, which fits tighter hasps the A32KA will not enter. Choose by the hasp opening and the shackle clearance you need.
6) The A32KA cannot be rekeyed. What padlock should I use if I need to change the keying later?
The A32KA uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder that is factory keyed, so the keying is fixed for the life of the lock. When keying has to change in the field, look at a removable or interchangeable core padlock instead: the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, so the core comes out and a new one drops in without replacing the padlock body. The Medeco 521 G8R weather-tight padlock is supplied less pop-out cylinder, meaning the cylinder is specified and installed separately and can be changed the same way.
7) I need a lockout/tagout safety padlock. Will the American Lock A32KA work, or do I need something else?
The A32KA is a general-purpose commercial padlock with a solid aluminum body, suited to self-storage units, lockers and manufacturing environments. For energy-isolation lockout work, the purpose-built safety padlocks are the better match: the ABUS 72/30 is an anodized aluminum safety padlock with a 1-1/4 inch body and 3/16 inch shackle diameter, and 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 width. The 74/40 carries the same 1-1/2 inch body width and 1/4 inch shackle as the A32KA, so it drops into the same hasp while adding the insulated body.
8) I am standardizing a facility on one key. Does the A32KA cover that, or should I look at a high-security system?
The A32KA is the keyed alike version, so every lock in the order opens on the same factory-cut key, which is the straightforward way to put one key on a run of storage units or lockers. Because the cylinder is non-rekeyable, that keying is set at the factory and stays fixed. If the standardization needs a patented key system with controlled duplication and master keying built around it, the Sargent 82-856 runs the KESO system in a non-key retaining padlock with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case, and the Medeco 5260 uses M3 key technology on a 52 Series brass body. Those are key system decisions, not simple substitutions.
9) Is an aluminum body padlock a good choice for outdoor or washdown areas?
That is what the A32KA is built for. The body is solid aluminum, 1-1/2 inches wide, and the shackle is chrome plated for corrosion resistance, which is why it holds up in wet and chemically aggressive spots where a plain steel padlock rusts shut. Aluminum will not rust the way a steel body does. Where it gives ground is raw cut resistance: aluminum is softer than a hardened steel or stainless body, so for a high-theft exterior gate look at a stainless body lock such as the Medeco 521 G8R with its solid stainless steel body. For self-storage doors, lockers, meter panels, and plant floor equipment, the aluminum body is the right trade.
10) How many keys come with each American Lock A32KA padlock, and can I order it with no keys?
Key count is something you pick on the order. The A32KA ships standard with 2 keys per lock, and you can also take it with 1, 3, or 4 keys per lock, or with 0 keys per lock. Zero keys is the option a facility uses when it already holds keys on that code and does not want more copies floating around a building; extra keys at 3 or 4 make sense when several techs or tenants carry one each. Since the cylinder is non-rekeyable, order the key count you actually need up front.
11) Can I get the A32KA padlock with a chain so it stays attached to the gate?
Yes. Every key-count option on the A32KA can be taken with a #40 sash chain, 9 inches (229mm) long, zinc plated, or with no chain at all. The chain version is what you want on gates, valve covers, and lockout points where a loose padlock walks off or gets set down and lost. Nine inches is enough to tether the lock to a bracket or the hasp itself while leaving slack to swing it into the staple. If the lock lives in a hasp that never opens far, or you are stocking spares for a keyed alike group, take the NONE chain option.
12) What is the difference between the American Lock A30, A31, and A32 aluminum padlocks?
They are the same solid aluminum non-rekeyable family and they differ by shackle height. The A32KA carries a 3 inch shackle, the tall one in the group, for reaching over thick hasps, brackets, and gate hardware. The A30 and A31 are the shorter shackle versions of the same body. All three come in keyed different, keyed alike, master keyed, and keyed alike master keyed variations, so pick the shackle height off the hardware you are locking and then pick the keying scheme off how the site is managed.
13) What is a good alternative to an aluminum body padlock for electrical lockout tagout?
The A32KA is a solid aluminum body lock, which conducts, so for lockout on live electrical equipment look at a non-conductive or insulated body instead. ABUS offers the 74/40 insulated safety padlock with a 6-pin cylinder, 1/4 inch shackle diameter and 1-1/2 inch body width, which matches the A32KA on shackle diameter and body width so it fits the same hasps. The ABUS 76/40 is a plastic-covered aluminum core padlock, also 1/4 inch shackle. If the application is not electrical, the aluminum A32KA is the simpler lock and it takes factory keyed alike coding.
14) Will an American Lock A32KA work with a padlock hasp sized for a smaller lock body?
The A32KA body is 1-1/2 inches wide, so check that against the pocket or shield on your hasp before you commit to a run of them. If your hasps are cut for a narrower lock, the ABUS 72/30 anodized aluminum safety padlock has a 1-1/4 inch body width with a 3/16 inch shackle diameter, and the ABUS T84MB/30 runs 1-17/64 inch body with a 13/64 inch shackle. Both are smaller in the body and thinner in the shackle than the A32KA, which is the trade you make for fitting a tighter hasp.
15) Is a brass-body padlock a substitute for the American Lock A32KA in a corrosive or wash-down area?
They are different material answers to the same problem. The A32KA pairs a solid aluminum body with a chrome-plated shackle specifically for corrosion resistance in harsh environments. The brass-body peers take a different route: the Medeco 5260 is a 52 Series brass body padlock with a 7/16 inch shackle diameter in satin chrome, the Sargent 758 is a brass-finish padlock in US4 satin brass, and the Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock with a 5/16 inch shackle. Those brass bodies carry noticeably heavier shackles than the A32KA's 1/4 inch, so the hasp has to accept the larger diameter.
16) Which padlock keeps the key captive while the lock is open, since the A32KA does not?
The A32KA's key comes out whether the padlock is locked or unlocked, which is what you want when one person carries a key across many locks. If your procedure requires the key to stay in the lock until it is relocked, the Sargent 758 is a key retaining standard padlock in US4 satin brass. Going the other way, the Sargent 858 and the Sargent 82-856 are both non-key retaining like the A32KA, the 858 with a stainless steel shackle in US4 satin brass and the 82-856 with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and stainless steel shackle. Key retention is a procedural choice, not a security grade.
17) I want to audit who opened a padlock. Does the A32KA support that, or do I need an electronic lock?
The A32KA is a purely mechanical keyed padlock, so access is controlled by who holds a key and there is no record of openings. For an audited opening, the Medeco 54515G is an XT electronic indoor/outdoor padlock with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter, supplied with cylinder, and is non-key retaining. Note the larger 5/16 inch shackle against the A32KA's 1/4 inch, so confirm the hasp eye accepts it before swapping.
18) The A32KA's 3 inch shackle is too tall for my hasp. What is a shorter-shackle option?
The A32KA carries a 3 inch tall shackle with a 3/4 inch clear width, which is generous for chain and gate work but excessive on a flush cabinet or hasp. For a short-shackle opening, the Sargent 60-858-2 uses a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, and the ABUS T84MB/30 Nautic is a compact black sleeve padlock with a 13/64 inch shackle diameter and a 1-17/64 inch body width. The T84MB/30 is a much smaller lock overall, so match it to the hasp rather than assuming it fills the same role.
19) For an outdoor gate exposed to weather, is the A32KA the right pick or is a stainless body better?
The A32KA answers weather with a solid aluminum body and a chrome shackle, and aluminum does not rust, which is why it lands in corrosive environments. Where you want a sealed stainless assembly instead, the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, supplied less pop-out cylinder. The ABUS T84MB/30 Nautic uses a black sleeve over the body for marine exposure. All three are built for outdoor duty; the difference is body material and whether the cylinder ships with the lock.
20) How many American Lock A32KA padlocks come in a case?
The A32KA packs 6 to a shelf pack and 24 to a master carton. That matters when you are keying alike across a site: ordering in full cartons of 24 on one key code keeps a large group consistent and avoids a second order landing on a different code. For a handful of openings, the 6 pack is the practical unit.
21) Is the American Lock A32KA rated for commercial use, and what color is it?
Commercial duty, and the aluminum body finishes out grey. That grey aluminum body is the plain unbranded look that works on self storage units, lockers, and plant equipment where a color-coded lock would confuse a crew. If you need color coding across departments for lockout or zone control, that is not something the A32KA does, and you would look at a padlock family sold in multiple body colors.
22) Does the key stay in the American Lock A32KA when the padlock is open?
Key retention is a real decision on padlocks and it is worth naming what the choice means. A key retaining lock will not release the key while the shackle is open, which forces a tech to relock before walking away, and a non-key-retaining lock lets you pull the key with the lock hanging open. If you specifically need one behavior or the other, the Sargent 758 is a key retaining standard padlock and the Sargent 858 is the non-key-retaining version with a stainless steel shackle. Order to the behavior your site procedure requires.
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