American Lock

Buying Guide: Choosing a Solid Steel Padlock

Padlock Styles
The A5200D is a weather-resistant solid steel padlock with a chrome plated body and a rekeyable 5-pin cylinder. The A5300D has a shrouded body and shackle that help resist cutting and sawing. The A703 is a pin tumbler padlock with a 2-1/2 in. wide zinc plated body.

Shackle and Locking Mechanism
The shackles are hardened boron alloy for cut resistance. The A5200D uses a 5/16 in. diameter shackle, the A703 uses 7/16 in., and the A5300D uses 3/8 in. The A703 and A5300D use a dual ball bearing locking mechanism that resists pulling and prying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does American Lock offer?
American Lock offers solid steel padlocks, including the weather-resistant A5200D, the shrouded A5300D and the pin tumbler A703. The A5200D and A5300D are 1-3/4 in. wide, and the A703 is 2-1/2 in. wide.

How do I choose the right size or type?
Match the size on your old padlock or measure the shackle diameter and height before ordering. Choose a shrouded model when you want more protection for the shackle, and the weather-resistant A5200D where the lock will be exposed to the weather.

Can the locks be rekeyed?
The A5200D has a 5-pin APTC12 rekeyable cylinder, so you can change its key if needed. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for rekeying.