Abus 83/45 Padlock

I've got some 83/45KNK. I'm thinking a C-series KNK would fit.Would use the shorter tailpiece.Also Master makes some brass ones that used E-series-(SC9), should be no prob finding C.

Someone might post the numbers for master here, or I can look it up. Hope this helps.

goma.

does not AMerican make a changeable cylinder and you supply whatever you need key wise? I dimly remember getting one for a customer once in a C key way --Shiva--

Master: Weather Tough-

6621,6627,7042,7052-Also have XL shackle option. You would want cylinder D04

Don't have the American book right here.

goma.

I would use the Almont.

Roger, Who carries them?

goma.

I am with Rodger on this one... Almont rekeyable , available at any wholesaler. Be advised: they are a little tricky to rekey .... you WILL need the tool kit .. might be best to just see your local locksmith if you only need one.

Since you are looking for an EASY solution to incorporate into the existing system, I'd go with the Abus, Master or Kryptonite (Schlage).

All of these have hardened shackles, and the Master Pro Series has a nice plastic sheath that protects against weather for outside use.

The Almont is "neat", but requires a special kit to load and retain the drivers, and you have to order hardened shackles separately.

With the others, you can simply remove the cores with a screwdriver and load em up as normal.

American solid brass "Multi-Cylinder Padlock"

AM-A3600 AM-A3601 AM-A3602

These are all 1-1/2 inch body. The A3601 and A3602 have longer shackles.

The only time you need to order seperate shackles is if you want a long shackle. The one in the bos should be hardened already.

I agree that if you attempt to re-key an Almont without the proper tool you are in for some real fun. I have done it, it is possable, but it is no fun whatsoever. If you are going to be Masterkeying a bunch of these, I think Kedex makes a nice follower to dump the master pins.

And therein lies the fundamental problem with the Abus. It is attempting to be this ruff and tumble solid brass lock and it has too many parts and pieces. The cylinder retention is lousy and if something comes loose while banging around on that factory gate, you get out the bolt cutters and put on a new one.

The Almont however has few parts and pieces, there is nothing to get loose and will probably outlive the purchaser.

Master also makes a solid brass for door hardware cylinders. 6842 (1

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