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AMERICAN LOCK A32KAMK SOLID ALUMINUM BODY NON-REKEYABLE PADLOCK, OVERVIEW
A32KAMK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock. Non-Rekeyable Padlocks - Solid Brass.
The American Lock No. A32KAMK 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 A32KAMK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock for easy installation and dependable door hardware solution.
AMERICAN LOCK A32KAMK 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
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 A32KAMK Solid Aluminum Body Non-Rekeyable Padlock Catalog
Manufacturer Resources
American Lock 2016 Product Catalog
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:
- A32KAMK
- 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-A32KAMK 2KEY – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will an American Lock A32KAMK padlock hold up outdoors or in a washdown area?
That's the reason this one exists. The A32KAMK body is solid aluminum, and the shackle is chrome plated for corrosion resistance, so it handles wet, salty, and chemical environments better than a plain steel-body lock. It's a commercial-duty lock, not a residential one. If you want a peer for comparison, ABUS also builds aluminum-body safety padlocks like the 72/30 and the plastic-covered aluminum-core 76/40.
2) What size hasp opening does the A32KAMK padlock need, and how tall is the shackle?
Shackle clearance is 3 inches tall with a 3/4 inch inside width, on a 1/4 inch diameter shackle. So it needs a staple or hasp eye that a 1/4 inch shackle passes through, and the 3/4 inch clearance between the shackle legs is what limits how thick a hasp plate or chain link you can capture. The body itself is 1-1/2 inches wide, so it fits tight hasp pockets that won't take a 2 inch case.
3) What does keyed alike master keyed mean on the American Lock A32KAMK?
Two things at once. Keyed alike means every lock on the order opens with the same change key, so a tech carries one key for the whole group. Master keyed means those locks also sit under a master key, so a supervisor or facility manager opens all of them with a single key while the crews keep their own. That's the setup for a self storage site or a plant where one person needs blanket access and everyone else gets a limited key.
4) Can a locksmith rekey the American Lock A32KAMK cylinder in the field?
No. The A32KAMK uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder, which is keyed at the factory to the code you supply and cannot be re-pinned afterward. If a key gets lost you replace the lock rather than rekey it. When field rekeying or core swapping matters more than corrosion resistance, look at a removable core padlock instead, like the Sargent 60-858-2 with its 2 inch stainless shackle.
5) What do I have to specify when ordering American Lock A32KAMK padlocks?
Three decisions. First, the key code, since these are factory keyed to your master key system and the code field is part of the order. Second, how many keys per lock: 0, 1, 2 (the standard), 3, or 4. Order 0 keys when you already hold keys for that code and just need more locks on the same key. Third, whether you want the lock supplied with a #40 sash chain, 9 inches long, zinc plated, for tethering the lock to the hasp so it doesn't walk off.
6) What is the closest aluminum-body padlock to the American Lock A32KAMK if I need the same 1/4 inch shackle diameter?
The A32KAMK has a 1-1/2 inch wide aluminum body with a 1/4 inch diameter shackle. Two ABUS aluminum-core locks match that shackle diameter: the ABUS 74/40 insulated safety padlock, which also carries a 1-1/2 inch body width and a 6-pin cylinder, and the ABUS 76/40 plastic-covered aluminum core padlock, which has a 1/4 inch shackle at a 1-37/64 inch body width. The A32KAMK differs in cylinder handling - it uses a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder factory keyed to your requirements, so keying is set at the order, not at the bench.
7) I need a padlock I can rekey in the field instead of ordering it factory keyed - what should I use in place of the American Lock A32KAMK?
The A32KAMK cylinder is non-rekeyable and factory keyed to your requirements, so any change of key means a new lock. If field control of the key is the requirement, the Sargent 60-858-2 is a removable core padlock with a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, which lets the core come out and be re-pinned or swapped on site. The Sargent 82-856 is a non-key-retaining padlock with a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case and a stainless steel shackle in the KESO series. Both move you off the aluminum body the A32KAMK uses for corrosive environments.
8) Can I standardize a facility on the American Lock A32KAMK and the Sargent 858 together?
They will not key together. The A32KAMK is keyed alike and master keyed on a non-rekeyable 5-pin APTC12 cylinder factory keyed to your requirements, so its keying is set by American Lock at the order. The Sargent 858 is a non-key-retaining padlock with a stainless steel shackle in US4 satin brass, on Sargent's own 858 series keying, and the Sargent 60-858-2 removable core version takes a Sargent core. Standardize on one manufacturer's system if you want one key to travel across the whole site.
9) Should I get the padlock with the sash chain or without?
Get the chain where the lock has to stay with the door once it's open. On self storage units, lockers, and gates, an unchained padlock ends up in a pocket or on the ground, and the tenant calls you when it's gone. The A32KAMK chain option is a #40 sash chain, 9 inches long, zinc plated, attached to the lock. Skip it where the lock is stored on a board or carried by a tech, since the chain just gets in the way.
10) Is the American Lock A32KAMK the same lock as an A30 or A31?
Same family, different shackle height. All three are solid aluminum non-rekeyable padlocks in the same solid body line; the A32 carries a 3 inch shackle, which is the tall one, for reaching through thick hasps, chain, or a gate staple with slack. The A30 and A31 are the shorter-shackle members. The suffix is the keying, not the body: KD is keyed different, KA keyed alike, MK master keyed and keyed different, KAMK keyed alike under a master.
11) I need a heavier padlock than an aluminum body. What else is there?
Aluminum keeps weight and corrosion down, but it isn't a cut-resistant boron shackle lock. For a heavier case, the Medeco 521 G8R is a weather-tight padlock with a solid stainless steel body, and the Medeco 5260 is a brass body lock with a 7/16 inch shackle diameter, a much thicker shackle than the 1/4 inch on the aluminum A32. Sargent's 858 uses a stainless steel shackle in a satin brass case. All of those trade the light aluminum body for mass.
12) Can I use the A32KAMK aluminum padlock for electrical lockout tagout?
For a dedicated lockout program, buy a lock built for it. The ABUS 72/30 is an anodized aluminum safety padlock with a 1-1/4 inch body and 3/16 inch shackle, and the ABUS 74/40 is an insulated safety padlock with a 6-pin cylinder, 1/4 inch shackle and 1-1/2 inch body. Those are the ones sized and built around safety lockout use. The A32KAMK is a general purpose commercial padlock for gates, lockers, storage units, and plant hardware.
13) Is the ABUS 72/30 a drop-in replacement for an American Lock A32KAMK?
No, the two do not interchange in the same hasp prep. The A32KAMK is 1-1/2 inches wide with a 1/4 inch diameter shackle and a 3 inch shackle length, while the ABUS 72/30 anodized aluminum safety padlock is a 1-1/4 inch body width with a 3/16 inch shackle diameter. The 72/30 shackle is thinner, so it will pass a hasp cut for the A32KAMK but the A32KAMK will not fit a hasp sized for the 72/30. Both use an aluminum body.
14) What brass-body padlock would I use instead of the American Lock A32KAMK on an exterior gate?
The A32KAMK uses a solid aluminum body with a chrome-plated shackle chosen for corrosion resistance. If you want brass instead, the Medeco 5260 is a 52 Series brass body padlock with a 7/16 inch shackle diameter and M3 key technology in satin chrome, and the Schlage KS23D/KS23F is a brass padlock with a 5/16 inch diameter shackle. Both use a heavier shackle than the 1/4 inch on the A32KAMK, so confirm your hasp opening before you commit.
15) Does the American Lock A32KAMK retain the key when it is unlocked, and which padlocks behave the other way?
The A32KAMK ships in key counts from 0 to 4 keys per lock and can be ordered on a #40 sash chain 9 inches long, zinc plated, which is the usual way to keep the lock tethered to the door or locker. On key retention specifically, the Sargent 758 is a key retaining standard padlock in US4 satin brass, while the Sargent 858 is non-key retaining with a stainless steel shackle in the same US4 satin brass, and the Medeco 54515G XT electronic indoor/outdoor padlock is non-key retaining with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter. Key retaining means the key cannot be withdrawn while the lock is open, which is what self-storage and locker programs usually want.
16) For a marine or washdown environment, what compares to the American Lock A32KAMK?
The A32KAMK answers corrosion with material: a solid aluminum body and a chrome shackle, and it is a commercial-grade lock. Two other approaches exist in the same duty. 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 and a 1-17/64 inch body width. The G8R goes to stainless rather than aluminum; the T84MB/30 is a smaller body and a thinner shackle than the 1/4 inch on the A32KAMK.
17) I want an electronic audit trail instead of a mechanical key - what replaces the American Lock A32KAMK?
The A32KAMK is a mechanical keyed padlock with a 5-pin APTC12 cylinder and a keyed alike master keyed setup, so access is controlled by cutting and distributing keys. The Medeco 54515G XT is an electronic indoor/outdoor padlock, non-key retaining, with a 5/16 inch shackle diameter and supplied with a cylinder. That shifts control from the key cut to the credential, and the shackle diameter steps up from the 1/4 inch used on the A32KAMK, so re-check the hasp.
18) The American Lock A32KAMK has a 3 inch shackle - what if that is too tall for my hasp?
The A32KAMK carries a 3 inch shackle length with a 3/4 inch shackle width. If the clearance behind the hasp will not take that height, the Sargent 60-858-2 removable core padlock uses a 2 inch stainless steel shackle, and the Sargent 82-856 has a 2 inch by 2 inch brass case with a stainless steel shackle. Both are shorter reaches than the A32KAMK and move the body material from aluminum to brass or the shackle to stainless.
19) How many American Lock A32KAMK padlocks come in a case?
24 per master carton, packed 6 to a shelf pack. That's the number to work from when you're standardizing a building or a storage site and want whole cartons on one key code rather than a partial box.
20) What color is the American Lock A32KAMK, and can I mark them for unit numbers?
The aluminum body reads grey. American Lock offers laser engraving and custom marking on the solid body line, which is how storage operators and plants put unit numbers, department names, or a company logo on the lock face so a lock in the wrong place is obvious at a glance.
21) Does the key stay in the American Lock A32KAMK when the lock is open?
Key retention is a real decision on padlocks and it changes how crews use them. Where you specifically need the key to pull free while the lock hangs open, the Sargent 858 and the Sargent 82-856 are non-key-retaining; where you want the key trapped until the lock is closed again so nobody walks off with an open lock, the Sargent 758 is key retaining. Match that behavior to your procedure before you standardize a site.
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