American Lock A701KA-46853 Steel Keyed Alike Padlock

Product Description

The AMERICAN LOCK A701KA-46853 is a rectangular steel-body padlock designed for industrial, commercial, and trade applications where keyed-alike functionality is required. The body measures 2.5 inches wide and 1.125 inches thick, finished in chrome plating for corrosion resistance. The shackle is boron alloy with a 0.4375-inch diameter, 0.9375-inch width, and 2-inch height, providing solid cut resistance for lockout/tagout programs, gate hasps, storage units, and equipment enclosures. At 1.666 pounds, this is a full-weight, heavy-duty padlock suited for permanent or semi-permanent installations managed by electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, and facility maintenance crews.

This padlock is well suited for lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures on electrical panels, HVAC equipment, valves, and other energy-isolation points. The keyed-alike configuration means multiple A701KA-46853 units in a set can be operated with a single key, reducing key management burden on service crews working across multiple pieces of equipment or jobsite locations. Its rectangular body and standard hasp geometry make it compatible with most commercial padlock hasps, lockout staples, and gang lockout devices found in trade environments.

Key Features

• Keyed-alike configuration allows one key to operate multiple matching padlocks in the same key series
• Steel body with chrome-plated finish resists corrosion in indoor and light outdoor environments
• Boron alloy shackle provides high resistance to cutting and sawing
• 5-pin cylinder for improved pick resistance over standard 4-pin designs
• Rectangular body shape fits standard commercial hasps, lockout staples, and gang lockout devices
• Weighs 1.666 pounds, indicating full-metal construction without hollow or lightweight filler

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct addition to AMERICAN LOCK A701 series keyed-alike padlock programs. Compatible with standard commercial padlock hasps and lockout/tagout hardware accepting a shackle diameter of 0.4375 inches.

Installation Notes

Installation requires no special tools beyond verifying the hasp or lockout device accepts a 0.4375-inch shackle diameter. Before installing on energy-isolation points, confirm compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 lockout/tagout requirements and your facility or jobsite energy-control program. Do not force the shackle into an undersized hasp, as this can deform the locking mechanism. Verify keyed-alike series matching before deploying multiple units in a single LOTO program.