Abus 83/45-3000 S2 Rekeyable Brass Padlock, Schlage C-L Keyway - 1" Shackle Hight

The ABUS 83/45-3000 S2 is a rekeyable solid brass padlock rated at ABUS Security Level 8, fitted with a Schlage C-L keyway cylinder that accepts both Schlage C and Schlage L format keys. The 1-7/8-inch brass body has a shackle diameter of 5/16 inch and a 1-inch shackle height, with a 1-inch shackle width. The special alloy steel shackle carries NANO PROTECT coating for extreme corrosion resistance, and the cylinder uses a patented pinning window for field rekeying without replacing the padlock body. SKU: 83/45-3000 S2.

What the Schlage C-L keyway means on the ABUS 83/45-3000 S2

The 3000 designation identifies this as the Schlage C and L dual keyway configuration. The Schlage C keyway is one of the most widely installed commercial key profiles in the United States, used across door hardware in offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and institutional buildings. The Schlage L keyway is the heavy-duty mortise lock keyway used on Schlage L Series commercial mortise hardware.

The C-L keyway accepts both formats, which makes the 83/45-3000 S2 the correct specification for facilities running Schlage L Series mortise hardware on primary doors while also using Schlage C cylinders elsewhere in the key system. A single key system can cover both the mortise door hardware and this padlock without issuing separate keys. For Schlage-compatible key blanks and cylinder cores, the cylinders, cores, and keys section covers the available options.

ABUS 83/45 shackle diameter and dimensions for the Series 2 configuration

The 83/45-3000 S2 has a 5/16-inch shackle diameter, 1-inch shackle height, and 1-inch shackle width. The padlock body width is 1-7/8 inches. These are the dimensions to confirm against the hasp staple opening, chain link inside diameter, and gate latch hardware before ordering.

The 1-inch shackle height is the standard configuration for this model. The 83/45 body accepts replacement shackles in 2-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch heights when additional clearance is required. Shackle changes require no tools and do not affect the cylinder or keying arrangement. For replacement shackles and ABUS padlock accessories, the padlock parts and accessories catalog covers the available options.

How the ABUS rekeyable padlock cylinder works on the 83/45 Series 2

The S2 designation identifies this as a Series 2 rekeyable padlock. The cylinder uses a patented pinning window that allows it to be removed from the 83/45 body, repinned to a different key cut, and reinstalled without replacing any other component of the padlock. The body, shackle, and Z-Bar mechanism stay in place during a rekey. This allows a facility to add this padlock to an existing key system, or to change the key cut later if the key system is modified, without buying new hardware.

The Z-Bar is an ABUS-patented feature that converts the cylinder between key-retaining and non-key-retaining mode within seconds. In key-retaining mode, the key cannot be withdrawn from the cylinder while the shackle is open. In non-key-retaining mode, the key can be removed at any point. Switching between the two modes requires no tools and takes effect immediately.

Other ABUS 83/45 S2 keyway configurations stocked at American Locksets

The 83/45 S2 is available in several keyway configurations. For facilities on a Schlage C-only system, the ABUS 83/45-300 S2 with Schlage C keyway is stocked at the same shackle height. For facilities using Sargent LA or LC keyways, the ABUS 83/45-700 S2 with Sargent LA-LC keyway is also available. For the full ABUS padlock range across all series and keyway configurations, browse the ABUS padlocks catalog.

Confirm the Schlage C-L keyway is compatible with the existing key system and that the 5/16-inch shackle diameter fits the hasp or chain hardware before ordering. Two keys are included.