Abus 83018 2" Stainless Steel Shackle for 83/45 Padlock

The ABUS 83018 is a 2-inch stainless steel replacement shackle designed specifically for the ABUS 83/45 padlock body. It's a genuine ABUS replacement part built for installations where corrosion resistance is the primary concern, including marine environments, outdoor coastal locations, chemical storage areas, and any application where a standard hardened steel shackle would corrode and seize over time. The stainless steel construction maintains structural integrity and smooth operation in conditions that degrade standard steel shackles. SKU: 83018.

Which padlock body the ABUS 83018 stainless steel shackle fits

The 83018 is a direct replacement for the ABUS 83/45 padlock body only. The 83/45 is a solid brass body padlock in the ABUS 83 Series, widely used in commercial, industrial, marine, and institutional applications where a rekeyable padlock with a replaceable shackle is the correct specification.

This shackle does not fit other body sizes in the 83 Series. The 83/40, 83/50, and 83/55 body sizes use different shackle dimensions and are not interchangeable with the 83018. Confirm the padlock body on hand is an 83/45 before ordering. For the full range of ABUS 83/45 padlocks in multiple keyway configurations, the ABUS padlocks catalog is available for reference.

Why stainless steel makes a difference on an outdoor shackle

Standard hardened steel shackles use a surface treatment, typically chrome plating or NANO PROTECT coating, to resist corrosion. These treatments are effective in most outdoor environments but can break down over time in salt air, standing moisture, chemical exposure, and high-humidity industrial settings. Once the surface treatment is compromised, the underlying steel corrodes and the shackle can seize inside the padlock body, making the lock difficult or impossible to operate.

Stainless steel does not rely on a surface coating for corrosion resistance. The alloy composition itself resists oxidation throughout the cross-section of the shackle, not just at the surface. This makes the 83018 the correct specification for marine dock hardware, outdoor gate installations in coastal climates, chemical facility access points, and any location where shackle corrosion is the most likely failure mode.

What the 2-inch shackle height provides for installation clearance

The 83018 has a 2-inch shackle height, which provides more clearance than the standard shackle configuration on the 83/45. The additional height accommodates thicker security chains, larger hasp staple openings, gate latch hardware with deeper staples, and locker handle bars that the standard shackle height cannot fully engage.

Confirm the hasp staple opening and chain link dimensions are compatible with the 83018 shackle diameter and 2-inch height before ordering. For compatible security hasps and builders hardware used with padlocks in commercial and industrial applications, the builders hardware section is available for reference.

Where the 83018 fits in ABUS padlock replacement parts

The ABUS 83018 is a genuine ABUS part stocked under padlock parts and accessories at American Locksets. Replacing the shackle on an existing 83/45 padlock body preserves the cylinder, the key system, and any keying arrangements already in place, including master key configurations, without requiring a full padlock replacement.

For the full range of ABUS replacement shackles, cylinders, and padlock accessories, browse the padlock parts and accessories catalog. For the complete ABUS 83/45 padlock in various keyway configurations including Schlage C, Kwikset, and Sargent, the ABUS 83/45-300 S2 rekeyable brass padlock is one of the stocked 83/45 options available.

Confirm the padlock body is an ABUS 83/45 before ordering. This shackle does not fit other body sizes in the 83 Series.