American Lock series 5200

American Lock Series 5200

American Lock Series 5200
Name	American Lock Series 5200
Manufacturer	American Lock
Lock Type	Padlock, Cylinder
Lock Design	Pin-tumbler

The American Lock Series 5200 is a mid security lock produced by American Lock company. This padlock is very often associated with the United States Military. It contains not only security top pins, but security bottom pins as well.

Principals of Operation

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The series 5200 padlock is a standard pin tumbler lock which although sometimes has room for a 6th pin stack comes pinned in 5 chambers. The bottom pins come in both serrated and plain, and the top pins come as spooled, spoorated, and serrated top pins. When all of the pins are lifted to the shear line by the key the plug can turn clockwise. The 5200 Series is a key retaining lock, so when it is opened with the key the key cannot be removed until the lock is shut again.

Disassembly instructions

Once the padlock is opened, the shackle can be turned and a screw can be removed from the hole the shackle popped out of. This unscrewing should drop off the bottom plug retainer allowing the plug to be removed. After the plug is out the same standard disasembly applies:

1. Remove the cam or C-clip.
2. Insert the key and turn the plug 45-90 degrees.
3. Withdraw the plug from the cylinder. (A plug follower is recommended)

OR

1. Remove the chamber casings and take out each pin-stack individually
2. Remove the cam or C-clip.
3. Withdraw the plug from the cylinder.

Gallery

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  An open 5200.