Abus Steel Nano Protect Shackle, 2.5 In. Shackle only

The ABUS 83WP NANO PROTECT replacement shackle is a 2-1/2 inch hardened steel shackle with NANO PROTECT corrosion-resistant coating, sold as a shackle-only component for the ABUS 83WP padlock series. The shackle diameter is 5/16 inch and the shackle width is 1 inch. This is a replacement part, not a complete padlock. The padlock body is not included. SKU: 83WP-2-1/2 Shackle.

What the ABUS 83WP replacement shackle is and when to order it

The ABUS 83WP padlock series uses an Easy Shackle Change design that allows the shackle to be removed from the padlock body and replaced without any tools and without affecting the cylinder, the Z-Bar mechanism, or the keying arrangement. The 83WP-2-1/2 shackle is the 2-1/2 inch height option for that system, intended for buyers who already own an ABUS 83WP padlock body and need to swap the shackle for a different height, or replace a shackle that has been damaged, cut, or worn.

A shackle replacement is the correct solution when the padlock body, cylinder, and keying are all functioning correctly and only the shackle itself needs to be changed. Replacing only the shackle preserves the existing cylinder, key system, and any master key arrangement in place without requiring a full padlock replacement. This is particularly relevant in facilities where the padlock is keyed into a building master key system, since replacing just the shackle keeps the keying intact while restoring the shackle to full working condition.

What NANO PROTECT coating does on a replacement padlock shackle

NANO PROTECT is ABUS's proprietary corrosion-resistant surface treatment for hardened steel shackles. It performs in outdoor environments, coastal locations with salt air exposure, industrial settings with chemical or moisture exposure, and cold-climate installations where freeze-thaw cycles accelerate corrosion on untreated steel surfaces. The coating is applied at the manufacturing stage and covers the shackle cross-section including the heel end that seats inside the padlock body when locked.

The NANO PROTECT treatment is the same coating used on the factory-installed shackles across the ABUS 83WP series, so a replacement shackle maintains the same corrosion protection level as the original. For the complete ABUS 83WP weather-protected padlock line and other ABUS padlock configurations, the ABUS padlocks catalog covers the full selection. For other ABUS padlock replacement parts and accessories, the padlock parts and accessories catalog is available.

Confirming shackle height, diameter, and padlock body compatibility before ordering

The 83WP-2-1/2 shackle has a 2-1/2 inch height, 5/16 inch diameter, and 1 inch width. Before ordering, confirm the padlock body on hand is an ABUS 83WP series model and that the 2-1/2 inch shackle height provides the correct clearance for the hasp, chain, or cable the padlock is securing. The 83WP series also accepts shackles in 1-1/16 inch, 3 inch, and 4 inch heights. Confirm the height required for the installation before selecting a replacement shackle size.

The 83WP Easy Shackle Change shackles are not cross-compatible with other ABUS padlock series. They fit the 83WP body only. For buyers who need a complete 83/45 S2 padlock with Schlage C keyway in a standard brass body, the ABUS 83/45-300 S2 is stocked. For the 83/50 S2 body with Schlage C keyway, the ABUS 83/50-300 S2 is also available. For the broader range of ABUS security accessories, the miscellaneous locks catalog covers the complete selection.

This listing is for the shackle component only. The padlock body is not included. Confirm the 83WP body series and shackle height before ordering.