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ABUS 83CS/45 Rekeyable Padlock - Concealed Shackle
The ABUS 83CS/45 is a premium rekeyable padlock built around a 45 mm solid machined brass body with a concealed hardened steel shackle to minimise exposure to cutting and leverage attacks. It uses a removable cylinder system for locksmith-managed keying and is supplied keyed to differ and boxed.
Key Features
- Concealed shackle design reduces access for bolt cutters and saws.
- Solid machined brass body for durability and impact resistance.
- Removable cylinder assembly allows fast rekeying without replacing the padlock.
- Double ball locking mechanism improves resistance to pulling and prying.
- Quick-change shackle system supports alternative shackle options.
- Convertible between snap-shut and key retaining operation.
Specifications
- Item Code: 83CS45NKD
- Series: ABUS 83
- Body Material: Solid machined brass
- Body Width: 45 mm
- Shackle Material: Special alloy steel with Nano-Protect plating
- Shackle Diameter: 8 mm
- Vertical Shackle Clearance: 26 mm
- Horizontal Shackle Clearance: 22 mm
- Locking Mechanism: Double ball locking
- Keying: Keyed to differ
- Rekeyable: Yes (removable cylinder)
- Keyway: Silca LW4
- Packaging: Boxed
Certification
- Australian Standard: AS4145.4:2002
- Physical Security Rating: SP6
- Corrosion Resistance Rating: C4
What's In The Box
- 1 × ABUS 83CS/45 rekeyable padlock body
- Removable cylinder keyed to differ
- Keys supplied keyed to differ
Suitable Uses
- High-risk commercial and industrial security applications.
- Sites with frequent cutting attacks on exposed shackles.
- Locksmith-managed restricted and master key systems.
Standard vs Long vs Concealed Shackle Chooser
| Shackle Type | Best For | Trade-Off |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Shackle | General purpose security | More exposed to cutting |
| Long Shackle | Offset or deep fittings | Higher leverage risk |
| Concealed Shackle (This model) | High attack resistance | Reduced clearance flexibility |
ABUS 83 Series – Item Code Family
Download PDF Resources
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ABUS Padlocks Catalogue |
Additional Information
- Concealed shackle variants are preferred where bolt cutter attacks are common.
- AS4145.4 certification provides an independent benchmark for physical security and corrosion performance.
- Replacement shackles and alternative shackle formats are available for the ABUS 83 Series.
- Removable cylinders allow rapid changes to keying without replacing the padlock body.
