ABUS Padlock 74LB/40 – Long Body Insulated Safety Padlock
The ABUS Padlock 74LB/40 is a long body insulated safety padlock designed for lockout and electrical isolation applications where additional body length is required for labelling, identification or handling. It retains the insulated construction of the standard 74/40 while providing extra space without changing shackle geometry.
Key Features
- Long body design for improved identification and labelling.
- Vinyl-encased body and shackle to help protect against electric shock.
- Solid aluminium core.
- Hardened steel shackle with Nano-Protect plating.
- Special 6 pin keyway (WB25L).
- Key retaining – key cannot be removed unless the shackle is closed.
- Automatic locking – shackle can be snap shut.
- Supplied keyed to differ.
Specifications
- Padlock Type: Insulated safety padlock (long body)
- Body Material: Aluminium core with vinyl insulation
- Body Width: 40 mm
- Body Length: 76 mm
- Finish: Varies by colour option
- Shackle Material: Hardened steel with Nano-Protect plating
- Shackle Diameter: 6.75 mm
- Vertical Shackle Clearance: 38 mm
- Horizontal Shackle Clearance: 19 mm
- Keyway: WB25L (6 pin)
- Key Retaining: Yes
- Re-keyable: No (drive-in pins)
Suitable Uses
- Electrical lockout and tagout procedures.
- Maintenance isolation points.
- Situations requiring visible identification on the lock body.
- Industrial and commercial safety programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the benefit of the long body design?
The longer body provides more space for labels, tags and visual identification during lockout procedures.
Is this padlock re-keyable?
No. The 74LB/40 is keyable but not re-keyable due to its drive-in pin construction.
Does the long body affect shackle clearance?
No. Shackle dimensions remain the same as the standard 74/40 model.
Additional Information
- The long body version is often specified where tagging or written identification is mandatory.
- Colour choice does not alter mechanical performance.
- Key retention supports procedural safety by preventing unlocked conditions.
- Commonly used in Australian industrial safety and maintenance environments.
