Abus 83WP-IC/53 LF-SCHLG Weather Protected Padlock - Schlage FSIC Prep

The ABUS 83WP-IC/53 LF-SCHLG is a maximum security weather-protected padlock from the ABUS 83 Series, prepped to accept Schlage Full Size Interchangeable Core (FSIC) cylinders. The 53mm hardened special steel body is fully encased in a plastic weather-protective coating that covers the body, cylinder opening, and shackle holes, sealing the internals from moisture, dust, and debris. The shackle and body carry NANO PROTECT coating under the plastic jacket for an additional layer of corrosion resistance. The padlock ships less core. The Schlage FSIC core is not included and must be ordered separately. SKU: 83WP-IC/53 LF-SCHLG.

What the weather protection coating does on this ABUS padlock and why it matters

Standard padlocks rated for outdoor use rely on the body finish and shackle coating to resist corrosion. The 83WP goes further: the entire padlock is encased in a formed plastic jacket that seals the cylinder entrance, the shackle holes, and all exposed body surfaces against moisture infiltration. Rainwater, condensation, and airborne salt cannot reach the metal components or migrate into the cylinder bore through gaps that form on unprotected padlocks over time.

This matters specifically for the IC cylinder prep. An unprotected padlock body in a coastal, industrial, or outdoor environment accumulates moisture in the cylinder bore, which corrodes the core engagement surfaces and makes core removal difficult or impossible without damage. The full plastic coating on the 83WP eliminates that failure mode. The padlock is rated for extreme weather resistance as shipped, without requiring additional weatherizing accessories. For ABUS 83 Series padlocks without weather protection for indoor or covered applications, the ABUS 83S-IC/45 LFIC SCHLG padlock is also stocked.

What FSIC SCHLG means and how it differs from the LFIC format

FSIC stands for Full Size Interchangeable Core, the larger of the two main IC core formats. The Schlage FSIC format is the core standard Schlage uses across its Full Size IC product line. This is a distinct physical format from SFIC (Small Format Interchangeable Core), which uses a smaller core geometry. The LF in the model designation stands for Large Format, which in this context refers to the full size Schlage IC bore prep.

Facilities that have standardized on Schlage FSIC cylinders throughout their cylindrical locks, mortise locks, and exit devices can use those same cores in this padlock application. The padlock body ships ready to receive the Schlage FSIC core directly. No machining or modification is required. Confirm the core format on hand is Schlage Full Size IC before ordering. For Schlage IC cores compatible with this padlock, the Schlage IC cores section is available. For cylinders, cores, and key blanks across other formats, browse the cylinders, cores, and keys catalog.

Z-Bar locking modes and shackle specifications on the 83WP-IC/53

The patented ABUS Z-Bar gives this padlock two operational modes without changing any hardware. In automatic locking mode, pushing the shackle down locks the padlock without a key, and the IC core is required only to open it. In key-retaining mode, the shackle locks only when the IC core is used to close it, and the core cannot be removed from the padlock until the shackle is fully locked. This prevents the padlock from being left open by an operator who removes the core before fully closing the shackle. Switching between modes takes seconds.

The shackle diameter is 5/16 inch and the shackle width is 15/16 inch. Available shackle heights are 1-1/16 inch, 2-1/2 inch, 3 inch, and 4 inch. The shackle can be exchanged within seconds using the Easy Shackle Change design. Confirm the hasp staple opening accepts a 5/16-inch shackle diameter before ordering. For ABUS padlock replacement shackles and accessories, the padlock parts and accessories catalog covers the available options. For the complete ABUS padlock range, browse the ABUS padlocks catalog.

The Schlage FSIC core is not included with this padlock and must be ordered separately. Confirm the core format is Schlage Full Size IC before ordering.