About this item
The ABUS 83/45-200 S2 is a rekeyable solid brass padlock rated at ABUS Security Level 8, fitted with a Kwikset keyway cylinder that can be rekeyed in the field to match an existing Kwikset key system. The 1-7/8-inch brass body pairs a high-precision pin tumbler cylinder with a 5/16-inch special alloy steel shackle carrying NANO PROTECT coating for extreme corrosion resistance. The patented Z-Bar mechanism converts the cylinder between key-retaining and non-key-retaining operation without tools, and the shackle can be exchanged within seconds. SKU: 83/45-200 S2.
What makes the ABUS 83/45 S2 a Security Level 8 rekeyable padlock
Security Level 8 places the 83/45-200 S2 in the upper tier of the ABUS brass padlock line. The solid brass body resists corrosion without a surface coating, making it reliable in outdoor, coastal, and high-humidity environments over the long term. The high-precision pin tumbler cylinder uses a patented pinning window that allows the cylinder to be removed from the lock body and rekeyed to match an existing key without replacing the entire padlock.
This is the defining feature of the S2 designation. A facility that already operates on a Kwikset key system can rekey the 83/45-200 S2 cylinder to match its existing master key or grand master key arrangement, extending the key system to new secured points without issuing new keys to existing keyholders.
How the Kwikset keyway affects cylinder compatibility and rekeying
The 200 designation in the model number refers to the Kwikset keyway. This padlock operates on Kwikset-format keys, which are among the most widely used residential and light commercial key profiles in the United States. Facilities and properties standardized on Kwikset cylinders across door hardware can incorporate this padlock directly into the existing key system after rekeying the cylinder to the correct cuts.
Rekeying is performed by removing the cylinder from the 83/45 body using the patented pinning window, repinning to the target key cuts, and reinstalling the cylinder. No special tools are required beyond a standard rekeying kit compatible with Kwikset-format cylinders. For key blanks, cylinder cores, and rekeying supplies compatible with Kwikset-format cylinders, the cylinders, cores, and keys section covers the available options.
What the Z-Bar mechanism and easy shackle change mean in practice
The patented Z-Bar is an ABUS-exclusive feature that gives the 83/45 S2 a 2-in-1 cylinder function. In the key-retaining position, the key cannot be removed from the cylinder while the shackle is open, which prevents the key from being left in an unsecured lock. In the non-key-retaining position, the key can be withdrawn at any point regardless of shackle position. Switching between the two modes takes seconds and requires no tools, making this padlock adaptable to different operational protocols at the same installation.
The shackle change feature allows the shackle to be swapped for a different height without replacing the padlock body or cylinder. The 83/45 accepts shackles in 1-inch, 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch heights. For replacement shackles and other ABUS padlock parts, the padlock parts and accessories catalog covers the available options.
Where the 83/45-200 S2 fits in the ABUS 83 Series padlock range
The ABUS 83 Series covers multiple body widths, shackle heights, keyway options, and cylinder configurations. The 83/45-200 S2 with Kwikset keyway is one configuration in the series. For the same 83/45 body in a Schlage C keyway, the ABUS 83/45-300 S2 with Schlage C keyway is also stocked. For the complete ABUS padlock range across all series, browse the ABUS padlocks catalog.
Confirm the Kwikset keyway is compatible with the existing key system before ordering. Two keys are included.
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