Keyed-different padlock ABUS AU-72IB40-HB40

Keyed-different padlock ABUS AU-72IB40-HB40

Available in three colours: yellow, blue and red, sold individually. Select the colour you want from the drop-down menu.

This item is not stocked. Yellow and red: allow 5 to 7 days for delivery; other formats: allow 42 to 63 days.

This keyed-different padlock locks an energy-isolating device during machine maintenance: it helps hold the energy-isolating device in its safe position under the procedure. Each padlock opens with its own key; the facility must control all copies of the key. Its aluminum body, corrosion-resistant according to ABUS, measures 86.5 X 39 X 19 mm (3.41 X 1.54 X 0.75 in); its 6.5 mm (0.26 in) diameter stainless steel shackle offers 39 mm (1.54 in) of vertical clearance. The padlock locks without a key, simply by pushing down the shackle: the key is only needed to open it.

Features of the ABUS stainless-shackle keyed-different padlock

• Keyed different: each padlock has its own key.
• 39 mm (1.54 in) wide aluminum body, corrosion-resistant.
• 6.5 mm (0.26 in) diameter stainless steel shackle, 39 mm (1.54 in) vertical clearance.
• Keyless locking by pushing down the shackle.
• Three colours, sold individually: one padlock per worker.

Choosing keying and controlling keys

Different keys alone do not prove exclusive keying across the entire facility. For personal protection, assign and identify each padlock under the procedure, control every copy of its key and check for duplicate key codes among padlocks in service. The padlock supplements the isolation, stored-energy control and verification required by the procedure; it does not replace these steps.

This model is also available keyed alike, in three packs: the keyed-alike padlock (CA72IB40HB40KA3) ABUS AU-72IB40-HB40, pack of 3, the keyed-alike set (CA72IB40HB40KA5) ABUS AU-72IB40-HB40, pack of 5 and the keyed-alike padlocks (CA72IB40HB40KA10) ABUS AU-72IB40-HB40, pack of 10, useful for access control on a job site, where foremen open containers, site trailers and tool cages with a single key. They must never be used for a worker's personal lockout.

Applications of the ABUS stainless-shackle keyed-different padlock

The AU-72IB40-HB40 is intended for mechanics, electricians and maintenance crews who lock out valves, disconnects or circuit breakers with the appropriate device, including in sectors where equipment is washed down or exposed to moisture, since its shackle is stainless steel and its body resists corrosion. Sold individually, it becomes a worker's personal padlock, and the three colours help tell apart crews, trades or shifts. Follow the facility's written lockout program.

Inspecting the cylinder and shackle

Shut down the equipment and isolate the energy source according to your written procedure, then place your personal padlock on the energy-isolating device or on the hasp and close it by pushing down the shackle. Keep the key with you throughout the job and identify the padlock with a lockout tag. Remove it only when the work is complete and the equipment can be safely restarted. Keep the cylinder clean and take out of service a padlock whose shackle is bent or that does not close properly.

FAQ about the ABUS stainless-shackle keyed-different padlock

What does keyed different mean?

Each padlock opens with its own key. It is the usual choice for each worker's personal padlock in a lockout procedure.

Is the key needed to lock the padlock?

No. The padlock locks simply by pushing down the shackle; the key is only used to open it.

Why a stainless steel shackle?

Stainless steel resists rust, which keeps the shackle in good condition where equipment is washed down or exposed to moisture; the aluminum body is also corrosion-resistant.

What are the shackle dimensions?

The shackle is 6.5 mm (0.26 in) in diameter with 39 mm (1.54 in) of vertical clearance.

How is the padlock sold?

Individually, in yellow, blue or red. This item is not stocked. Yellow and red: allow 5 to 7 days for delivery; other formats: allow 42 to 63 days.

Suggestions for the lockout workstation

Based on task-specific risks, consider 3M SecureFit 400 series safety glasses (YASF401BG) with a clear anti-fog lens, Clutch Gear waterproof mechanic gloves (G408), a Delta Plus Omega II type 2 class E hardhat (TA14OR), a Pioneer FR-TECH navy 7 oz flame-resistant shirt (V131) and 3M Push-Ins 28 dB earplugs (OA1000). PPE selection depends on hazards and the procedure; the listed items do not authorize energized work.

Under “Accessories” at the bottom of the page. Looking for complementary equipment? Consider the hasp (CA2) by Master Lock for six padlocks, with a 1 in opening, the labels (CAET7) with French danger do-not-open wording, and the lockout (CAV7) for compatible valve handles. Verify compatibility with the installation and site procedure.

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