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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.
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.


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== 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.

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American Lock Series 5200

American Lock Series 5200
American5200.JPG
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.