American Lock A12KA-46588 Aluminum Keyed Alike Padlock

Product Description

The AMERICAN LOCK A12KA-46588 is a keyed-alike aluminum padlock built for securing equipment, toolboxes, gates, and storage in trade and industrial environments. The rectangular gray aluminum body measures 1-3/4 inches wide and 3/4 inches thick, keeping weight low at 0.55 pounds. The shackle is made from boron alloy steel, offering strong cut resistance in a 5/16-inch diameter profile with 3/4 inches of internal clearance width and 3 inches of shackle height. A 5-pin tumbler cylinder provides reliable key control. Licensed contractors, facilities maintenance crews, and supply house staff commonly deploy this padlock where multiple locks must open with the same key.

The A12KA-46588 is suited for light-to-medium commercial and industrial applications where keyed-alike convenience is a priority. Typical installs include securing HVAC disconnect panels, electrical panel hasps, plumbing access doors, tool storage, and job-site lockboxes. The keyed-alike designation means multiple units ordered under the same key code share one key, reducing the number of keys a technician carries in the field. This model is sold individually and ordered in single-unit increments.

Key Features

• Keyed-alike configuration allows one key to operate multiple locks of the same key code
• Aluminum body keeps overall weight at 0.55 pounds, reducing load on lightweight hasps and panels
• Boron alloy shackle resists cutting while maintaining a compact 5/16-inch diameter
• 3 inches of shackle height provides clearance for standard hasps and chain links
• 5-pin tumbler cylinder improves pick resistance over lower pin-count designs
• Rectangular body shape seats flush against flat hasp faces for a secure fit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style keyed-alike padlock for use with standard hasp, chain, and lockout-tagout hardware accepting a 5/16-inch shackle diameter.

Installation Notes

Installation requires no tools beyond proper hasp or lockout hardware already mounted at the application point. Before securing any electrical panel or disconnect, follow NFPA 70E lockout-tagout procedures and verify the circuit is de-energized. Ensure the hasp slot or chain link opening is sized to accept the 5/16-inch shackle diameter before attempting to close the lock. Store the key code documentation in a secure location to allow future keyed-alike orders.