ABUS 65/40 Premium Brass Padlock – Long Shackle – Keyed Alike
The ABUS 65/40 is a general-purpose solid brass padlock supplied with a 63 mm extended hardened steel shackle for applications where additional reach is required. This version is keyed alike to KA401, allowing multiple padlocks to be operated with the same key. It is suitable for lockers, cabinets, chains, and deep-set hasps in indoor and sheltered environments.
Key Features
- 40 mm solid brass body for durability and corrosion resistance.
- Extended hardened steel shackle with Nano-Protect coating.
- 63 mm vertical shackle clearance for deep or offset locking points.
- Precision pin tumbler cylinder.
- Internal components manufactured from non-corrosive materials.
- Supplied keyed alike to KA401.
- Supplied boxed.
Specifications
- Item Code: 6540HB63KA1
- Model: 65/40HB63
- Keying: Keyed alike (KA401)
- Body Width: 40 mm
- Body Material: Brass
- Shackle Material: Hardened steel (Nano-Protect coating)
- Shackle Diameter: 6.5 mm
- Horizontal Shackle Clearance: 22 mm
- Vertical Shackle Clearance: 63 mm (extended shackle)
- Key Blank: AB13
- Rekeyable: No
Choosing the Right Padlock Size
- 30 mm body – Compact size for lockers and cabinets.
- 40 mm body (this model) – Increased strength for frequent use and higher-risk areas.
- 50 mm+ body – Larger padlocks for heavier commercial or industrial use.
Environment Suitability
- Indoor Use: Recommended.
- Sheltered Outdoor Use: Suitable.
- Fully Exposed Outdoor Use: Not recommended – consider stainless or weather-protected models.
Choosing the Right Shackle Type
- Standard Shackle
Fixed length with minimal exposure.
Best for: lockers, cabinets, general indoor use. - Long Shackle (this model)
Extended reach through deep or offset fittings.
Best for: chains, gates, deep-set hasps.
Trade-off: more shackle exposure than standard. - Concealed Shackle
Shackle partially enclosed to minimise attack points.
Best for: higher-risk lockers and shared environments.
Suitable Uses
- Deep-set hasps and locking points
- Chains and offset fittings
- Lockers and cabinets requiring extra reach
- Light commercial access control
ABUS 65/40 Variants – Shackle Comparison
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Additional Information
- Extended shackle padlocks provide reach but expose more shackle than standard versions.
- Choose the shortest shackle that comfortably fits your locking point to minimise attack exposure.
- Keyed alike configurations simplify access management across multiple locks.
