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The '''5200''' is a low security [[pin-tumbler]] [[padlock]] made by [[American Lock]]. This padlock is very often associated with the United States Military. It contains not only security top pins, but security bottom pins as well.
The '''5200''' is a [[pin-tumbler]] [[padlock]] made by [[American Lock]]. It contains five or six pin chambers and uses various [[security pin]] designs for both key and driver pins. Serrated security pins are the most popular in 5200 padlocks in use.
 
This padlock is used by the United States Military for various low-security applications.


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== Principles of operation ==


[[File:American5200pins.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Serrated security pins used in the 5200.]]


== Principals of Operation ==
The 5200 series padlock is a standard [[pin-tumbler]] lock with six pin chambers, but only five are typically used. The key pins come in standard and serrated deisgns. Driver pins come in a variety of [[security pin]] designs: spooled, serrated, and "spoorated"; a spool pin with serrated ends.


[[File:American5200pins.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]
When all of the pins are lifted to the [[shear line]] the [[plug]] can rotate clockwise. The 5200 Series is a key retaining padlock; when opened the key cannot be removed until the shackle and cylinder are returned to the locked position.
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.
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== Disassembly instructions ==
== 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.
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:  
After the plug is out the same standard disasembly applies:  
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File:American5200open.JPG|An open 5200.
File:American5200open.JPG|An open 5200.
File:americanparts.JPG|The pieces of a 5200.
File:American-5200-front.jpg | American 5200, front view
File:American-5200-back.jpg | American 5200, back view
File:American 5200 keyway - FXE47774.jpg | American Lock 5200 keyway
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== See also ==
* [[Pin_tumbler|Pin-tumbler]]
* [[Padlock]]
* [[American Lock]]
[[Category:American Lock|5200]]
[[Category:Lock models]]
[[Category:Padlocks]]
[[Category:Pin-tumbler locks]]

Latest revision as of 16:23, 23 November 2022

American Lock 5200

American Lock 5200
American5200.JPG
Name American Lock 5200
Manufacturer American Lock
Lock Type Padlock, Cylinder
Lock Design Pin-tumbler


The 5200 is a pin-tumbler padlock made by American Lock. It contains five or six pin chambers and uses various security pin designs for both key and driver pins. Serrated security pins are the most popular in 5200 padlocks in use.

This padlock is used by the United States Military for various low-security applications.



Principles of operation

Serrated security pins used in the 5200.

The 5200 series padlock is a standard pin-tumbler lock with six pin chambers, but only five are typically used. The key pins come in standard and serrated deisgns. Driver pins come in a variety of security pin designs: spooled, serrated, and "spoorated"; a spool pin with serrated ends.

When all of the pins are lifted to the shear line the plug can rotate clockwise. The 5200 Series is a key retaining padlock; when opened the key cannot be removed until the shackle and cylinder are returned to the locked position.

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

  • An open 5200.

  • The pieces of a 5200.

  • American 5200, front view

  • American 5200, back view

  • American Lock 5200 keyway

See also

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