ASTM F883-13

Standard Performance Specification for Padlocks

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers 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 specification 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 specification 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 8-11, of this specification:  This standard does not purport to address 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: 30-Jun-2013
• ICS: 91.190 - Building accessories
• Technical Committee: F12 - Security Systems and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F12.50 - Locking Devices

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F883 −13
Standard Performance Specification for
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Padlocks
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF883;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV)
Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
1.1 This specification covers environmental, functional,
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
operational, and security requirements for padlocks. Included
A 156.5 Standard for Auxiliary Locks and Associated Prod-
are function descriptions, cycle tests, operational tests, envi-
ucts
ronmental tests, forcing tests, and surreptitious entry tests. No
effort has been made to include criteria for specially made
3. Terminology
padlocks used by the Department of Defense or others in
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
highly sensitive locations.
3.1.1 acceptance testing, v—to assure by documented test-
1.2 This specification describes and grades various levels of
ing that a padlock meets specific tests of Specification F883 as
performance to provide users of the specification with criteria
agreed to by the buyer and seller.
upon which to select suitable padlocks.
3.1.2 bump key, n—lock picking key with uniform steeples
1.3 Tests described are laboratory tests and although they
between cuts that is forced further into the lock via impact.
simulate field conditions as to attacks or the environment, they
3.1.3 cam, n—lock or cylinder component which transfers
do not duplicate these conditions. Tests described are repeat-
therotationalmotionofakeyorcylinderplugtotheboltworks
able in the laboratory.
of a lock.
1.4 Some users of this specification may wish to use
3.1.4 case, n—housing or body of a lock or latch.
padlocks that have special attributes not related to security.
3.1.5 certified, v—to assure by documented testing that a
These are found in 4.3.
padlock meets all test requirements appropriate to its grading.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.1.6 clevis, n—fastener attached to a padlock case or
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are
shackleforconnectionofachain,designedtopreventdisplace-
provided for information only.
ment of a padlock.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.1.7 cylinder, n—complete operating unit which usually
testmethodportions,Sections8–11,ofthisspecification: This
consists of the plug, shell, tumblers, springs, plug retainer, a
standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if
cam/tailpiece or other actuating device, and all other necessary
any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
operating parts.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- 3.1.8 cylinder bitting, n—group of numbers that represent
the bitting of a key or the tumblers, or both, of a lock or
tions prior to use.
cylinder.
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.9 decode, v—to determine a key combination by physi-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
cal measurement of a key or cylinder parts, or both.
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
3.1.10 heel, n—part of a padlock shackle that normally is
retained in the case when in the unlocked position.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F12 on
Security Systems and Equipmentand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 3.1.11 impression technique, v—means of fitting a key
F12.50 on Locking Devices.
directly to a locked cylinder by manipulating a blank in the
Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published August 2013. Originally
keyway and cutting the blank where the tumblers have made
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F883 – 09. DOI:
marks.
10.1520/F0883-13.
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3.1.12 keyway, n—opening in a lock or cylinder that is 5. General Requirements
shaped to accept a key bit or blade of a proper configuration.
5.1 Inferences—Cylinder picking, impressioning, rapping,
3.1.13 lock bumping, n—p
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Designation: F883 − 09 F883 − 13
Standard Performance Specification for
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Padlocks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F883; 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 (´) 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
1.1 This specification covers 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 specification 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 specification 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 8-11, of this specification: This
standard does not purport to address 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B117 Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
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2.2 ANSI Standard:
A 156.5 Standard for Auxiliary Locks and Associated Products
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 acceptance testing, v—to assure by documented testing that a padlock meets specific tests of Specification F883 as agreed
to by the buyer and seller.
3.1.2 bump key, n—lock picking key with uniform steeples between cuts that is forced further into the lock via impact.
3.1.3 cam, n—lock or cylinder component which transfers the rotational motion of a key or cylinder plug to the bolt works of
a lock.
3.1.4 case, n—housing or body of a lock or latch.
3.1.5 certified, v—to assure by documented testing that a padlock meets all test requirements appropriate to its grading.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F12 on Security Systems and Equipmentand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F12.50 on
Locking Devices.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2009July 1, 2013. Published December 2009August 2013. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 20042009
as F883 – 04.F883 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/F0883-09.10.1520/F0883-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.6 clevis, n—fastener attached to a padlock case or shackle for connection of a chain, designed to prevent displacement of
a padlock.
3.1.7 cylinder, n—complete operating unit which usually consists of the plug, shell, tumblers, springs, plug retainer, a
cam/tailpiece or other actuating device, and all other necessary operating parts.
3.1.8 cylinder bitting, n—group of numbers that represent the bitting of a key or the tumblers, or both, of a lock or cylinder.
3.1.9 decode, v—to determine a key combination by physical measurement of a key or cylinder parts, or both.
3.1.10 heel, n—part of a padlock shackle that normally is retained in the case when in the unlocked position.
3.1.11 impression t
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