Abus 24IB/70B EE0123 KA Original Diskus Padlock

The ABUS 24IB/70B is a 70mm Original Diskus padlock built entirely from stainless steel - body, inner parts, and shackle - for extreme corrosion resistance in severe weather including sea and port environments. It uses ABUS Diskus Deep-Welding Technology for break-in protection and provides 360-degree shackle coverage that removes the exposed shackle attack point present on conventional padlocks. This unit is keyed alike (KA) in the EE0123 key designation, with 2 keys included. Key retaining function prevents key removal while the padlock is open. Designed for trucks, doors, gates, barns, cellars, cupboards, vehicles, and boats at high theft risk.

What makes the Diskus design more resistant to cutting and prying than a standard padlock

A conventional padlock exposes the shackle on three sides when locked: the top arc and both legs of the U-shaped shackle are accessible to cutting tools, bolt cutters, or pry bars. The attacker has multiple contact points and clear working space to apply force. The Diskus design changes this geometry entirely. The round disc body of the lock encloses the shackle so that only a very small portion of the shackle is exposed when locked. Most of the shackle sits recessed inside the body, surrounded by stainless steel on all sides.

ABUS's Diskus Deep-Welding Technology bonds the body sections together in a way that eliminates the seam gap that would otherwise allow a tool to be inserted and used to pry the body apart. The result is a padlock body that presents no useful prying edge and a shackle with almost no accessible surface for bolt cutters or hacksaws to work against. The 24IB/70B tip from ABUS recommends pairing the lock with the ABUS Diskus Hasp 140 so the locked shackle remains within the hasp housing and the already minimal exposed shackle is reduced further. For compatible hasp options, browse the miscellaneous locks section where Diskus hasps are available.

Full stainless steel construction and all-weather performance

The body, inner mechanism components, and shackle of the 24IB/70B are all stainless steel. This is different from padlocks that use a brass or steel body with a stainless shackle - those designs maintain shackle corrosion resistance but allow the body or internal components to corrode in sustained wet or salt air exposure, which eventually seizes the cylinder or mechanism. The all-stainless specification means every component that contacts moisture maintains its material properties without dependence on surface coatings or plating.

The cylinder cover provides additional protection against water spray and dirt ingress at the keyway, which is the entry point where moisture and debris most commonly reach the pin tumbler mechanism on outdoor padlocks. The cylinder itself is nickel-plated for enhanced weather protection at the cylinder body. The precision pin tumbler cylinder engages the key with consistent, reliable feel even after extended outdoor exposure.

Keyed alike configuration, key retaining, and ordering details

This unit is keyed alike (KA) in the EE0123 key series, which means multiple 24IB/70B padlocks in the same EE0123 designation operate on the same key. Two keys are included with each padlock. Key blank 12874 is the replacement key blank for this unit. Key retaining function keeps the key in the cylinder while the padlock is open, which prevents the common scenario of a padlock being left unlocked and unattended in a high-traffic area because the operator needed both hands free and set the key aside.

The lock body measures 2-3/4" wide by 2-3/4" high by 1-7/32" deep. Shackle diameter is 25/64". Vertical shackle clearance is 43/64" and horizontal clearance is 25/32". Total weight is 0.71 lbs. For the full range of ABUS Diskus and other padlock models available on this site, browse the ABUS padlocks catalog. The complete padlocks section covers all brands, sizes, and security levels available for comparison.

Confirm the hasp shackle hole accommodates a 25/64" shackle diameter before ordering. Two keys ship with every unit. Replacement keys use blank 12874.