ASTM F883-97

Standard Performance Specification for Padlocks

SCOPE
1.1 This specification contains environmental, functional, operational, and security requirements for padlocks. Included are function descriptions, cycle tests, operational tests, environmental tests, forcing tests, and surreptitious entry tests. No effort has been made to include criteria for specially made padlocks used by the Department of Defense or others in highly sensitive locations.  
1.2 This specification describes and grades various levels of performance to provide users of the standard with criteria upon which to select suitable padlocks.  
1.3 Tests described are laboratory tests and although they simulate field conditions as to attacks or the environment, they do not duplicate these conditions. Tests described are repeatable in the laboratory.  
1.4 Some users of this standard may wish to use padlocks that have special attributes not related to security. These are found in 4.3.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are provided for information only.  
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portions, Sections 8 through 11, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1996
• ICS: 91.190 - Building accessories
• Technical Committee: F12 - Security Systems and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F12.50 - Locking Devices

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F883-04 - Standard Performance Specification for Padlocks
• Effective Date: 01-May-2004
• Referred By: ASTM F2348-04(2017) - Standard Performance Specification for Privacy Padlocks
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1997
• Referred By: ASTM F2369-20 - Standard Safety Specification for Non-Integral Firearm Locking Devices
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1997
• Referred By: ASTM F1158-94(2015) - Standard Guide for Inspection and Evaluation of Tampering of Security Seals
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1997
• Referred By: ASTM F2155-01(2017) - Standard Specification for Performance of Hasps and Other Attachment Devices for Padlocks or Seals
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1997
• Referred By: ASTM F1157-04(2015) - Standard Practice for Classifying the Relative Performance of the Physical Properties of Security Seals
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-1997

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F 883 – 97
Standard Performance Specification for
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Padlocks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 883; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 2.2 ANSI Standard:
A 156.5 Standard for Auxiliary Locks and Associated Prod-
1.1 This specification contains environmental, functional,
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operational, and security requirements for padlocks. Included
are function descriptions, cycle tests, operational tests, envi-
3. Terminology
ronmental tests, forcing tests, and surreptitious entry tests. No
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
effort has been made to include criteria for specially made
3.1.1 acceptance testing, v—to assure by documented test-
padlocks used by the Department of Defense or others in
ing that a padlock meets specific tests of Specification F 883 as
highly sensitive locations.
agreed to by the buyer and seller.
1.2 This specification describes and grades various levels of
3.1.2 cam, n—a flat actuator or locking bolt attached to the
performance to provide users of the standard with criteria upon
rear of the cylinder perpendicular to its plug and rotated by the
which to select suitable padlocks.
key.
1.3 Tests described are laboratory tests and although they
3.1.3 case, n—the housing or body of a lock or latch.
simulate field conditions as to attacks or the environment, they
3.1.4 certified, v—to assure by documented testing that a
do not duplicate these conditions. Tests described are repeat-
padlock meets all test requirements appropriate to its grading.
able in the laboratory.
3.1.5 clevis, n—a fastener attached to a padlock case or
1.4 Some users of this standard may wish to use padlocks
shackle for connection of a chain, designed to prevent displace-
that have special attributes not related to security. These are
ment of a padlock.
found in 4.3.
3.1.6 cylinder, n—a complete operating unit which usually
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
consists of the plug, shell, tumblers, springs, plug retainer, a
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are
cam/tailpiece or other actuating device, and all other necessary
provided for information only.
operating parts.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.1.7 cylinder bitting, n—the group of numbers that repre-
test method portions, Sections 8-11, of this specification: This
sent the bitting of a key or the tumblers, or both, of a lock or
standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if
cylinder.
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
3.1.8 decode, v—to determine a key combination by physi-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
cal measurement of a key or cylinder parts, or both.
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
3.1.9 heel, n—the part of a padlock shackle that normally is
tions prior to use.
retained in the case when in the unlocked position.
2. Referenced Documents 3.1.10 impression technique, v—a means of fitting a key
directly to a locked cylinder by manipulating a blank in the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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keyway and cutting the blank where the tumblers have made
B 117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
marks.
G 53 Practice for Operating Light- and Water-Exposure
3.1.11 keyway, n—the opening in a lock or cylinder that is
Apparatus (Fluorescent UV-Condensation Type) for Expo-
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shaped to accept a key bit or blade of a proper configuration.
sure of Nonmetallic Materials
3.1.12 padlock, n—a detachable and portable lock with a
shackle that locks into its case. Components performing the
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-12 on
Security Systems and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F12.50 on Locking Devices.
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 1997. Published June 1997. Originally
published as F 883 – 84. Last previous edition F 883 – 90.
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F 883
same purpose of a shackle but differing in design are some- 5.2.2.2 Height: 6 3 mm (0.12 in.).
times used instead of a shackle. 5.2.2.3 Torque: 4.0 % of reading.
3.1.13 pick, v—to manipulate tumblers in a key
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