83 Series – High Security Flagship Padlock

ABUS 83 Series – High Security Flagship Padlock Range with Patented Key Protection (All Variants)

The ABUS 83 Series Padlock represents the pinnacle of the ABUS padlock range, delivering an outstanding combination of high security, premium quality, exceptional attack resistance, and marine-grade protection across a wide variety of demanding applications. Built across a range of body and shackle material combinations — including brass, hardened steel, and stainless steel — and finished with NANO PROTECT™ coatings where required, the 83 Series is engineered to meet the highest security demands whether protecting high-security perimeters, remote locations, or coastal and marine environments.

Designed with a double bolted, double ball locking mechanism for extreme pulling resistance, closed shackle variants for additional protection against physical attack, and a patented key protection cylinder available with optional cylinder covers, the 83 Series provides uncompromising protection against the full range of common and advanced attack methods. Serviceable padlocks and pinning kits are available across the range, master key system integration is supported, and key retaining functionality is standard across all variants — with the option to change to non-key retaining where required. From the classic 83/45 Brass through to the marine-grade 83WPIB/53 Submariner, the 83 Series offers a precisely engineered solution for every high-security application.

Key Features

• Shackle and body versions available in brass, hardened steel, and stainless steel
• NANO PROTECT™ shackles available for superior corrosion resistance
• Closed shackle variants for additional protection against physical attack methods
• Double bolted shackle for enhanced pull and cut resistance
• Double ball locking mechanism for extreme pulling resistance
• Patented key protection cylinder with optional cylinder covers available upon request
• Key retaining as standard across all variants (can be changed to non-key retaining)
• Serviceable padlocks and pinning kits available across the range
• Integration into master key systems supported
• Available keyed alike across multiple locks
• 83WP/53, 83WPCS/53, and 83WP/63 suitable for use in harsh environments
• 83WPIB/53 Submariner suitable for use in marine environments
• High security classification across all variants
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Variant Options

• 83/45 – Brass: Standard shackle, brass body
• 83/50 – Brass: Standard shackle, chrome-plated brass body
• 83CS/50 – Brass: Closed shackle, chrome-plated brass body
• 83/55 – Rock: Standard shackle, hardened steel body
• 83CS/55 – Rock: Closed shackle, hardened steel body
• 83WP/53 – Extreme: Standard shackle, plastic-coated hardened steel body — harsh environment rated
• 83WPCS/53 – Extreme: Closed shackle, plastic-coated hardened steel body — harsh environment rated
• 83WP/63 – Extreme: Standard shackle, plastic-coated hardened steel body — harsh environment rated
• 83WPIB/53 – Submariner: Standard shackle, anodised plastic-coated solid brass body with stainless steel shackle — marine rated

Ideal Applications

• High-security perimeter gates and fencing
• Remote and unmanned site protection
• Coastal and marine environments (83WPIB/53)
• Industrial and commercial storage facilities
• Warehouses, containers, and high-value asset protection
• Harsh weather and extreme environment applications (83WP and 83WPCS variants)

Specifications

• Product Type: High Security Flagship Padlock
• Locking Type: Keyed (Patented Precision Cylinder)
• Security Rating: Level 8 (83/45, 83/50, 83CS/50, 83WP/53, 83WPCS/53, 83WPIB/53) | Level 9 (83/55, 83CS/55, 83WP/63)
• Indoor Use: Yes
• Outdoor Use: Yes
• Marine Use: No (all variants except 83WPIB/53) | Yes (83WPIB/53)
• Safety Use: No
• High Security Use: Yes (all variants)
• Material – Body: Brass (83/45) | Brass/Chrome Plated (83/50, 83CS/50) | Hardened Steel (83/55, 83CS/55) | Hardened Steel/Plastic Coated (83WP/53, 83WPCS/53, 83WP/63) | Solid Brass/Anodised/Plastic Coated (83WPIB/53)
• Colours: Brass (83/45) | Chrome (83/50, 83CS/50, 83/55, 83CS/55) | Black (83WP/53, 83WPCS/53, 83WP/63) | Blue (83WPIB/53)
• Material – Shackle: Hardened Steel (all variants except 83WPIB/53) | Stainless Steel (83WPIB/53)
• Shackle Type: Standard Open (83/45, 83/50, 83/55, 83WP/53, 83WP/63, 83WPIB/53) | Closed (83CS/50, 83CS/55, 83WPCS/53)
• Removable Shackle: No
• Keyed Alike Option: Yes (all variants)
• Master Key Option: Yes (all variants)
• Key Retaining: Yes — standard on all variants (can be changed to non-key retaining)
• Key Type: 02703 (all variants)
• Keys Supplied: 2

Dimensions & Weight (All Variants)

• 83/45 Brass: 46.5 × 85 × 20.5 mm | 340 g | Ø 8 mm | Clearance: 23.5 × 25 mm
• 83/50 Brass: 48 × 88 × 21 mm | 437 g | Ø 10 mm | Clearance: 24 × 27 mm
• 83CS/50 Brass: 48 × 88 × 20.5 mm | 402 g | Ø 9.5 mm | Clearance: 22 × 28 mm
• 83/55 Rock: 55 × 103 × 25 mm | 648 g | Ø 12 mm | Clearance: 26 × 37 mm
• 83CS/55 Rock: 55 × 93 × 25 mm | 675 g | Ø 11 mm | Clearance: 24.5 × 27.5 mm
• 83WP/53 Extreme: 57 × 96 × 34.5 mm | 371 g | Ø 8 mm | Clearance: 23.5 × 27 mm
• 83WPCS/53 Extreme: 57 × 97 × 34.5 mm | 420 g | Ø 8 mm | Clearance: 18.5 × 24 mm
• 83WP/63 Extreme: 64.5 × 111.5 × 35.5 mm | 526 g | Ø 11.5 mm | Clearance: 25 × 35 mm
• 83WPIB/53 Submariner: 57 × 96 × 34.5 mm | 344 g | Ø 8 mm | Clearance: 23.5 × 27 mm

Design & Finish

• Colours: Brass (83/45) | Chrome (83/50, 83CS/50, 83/55, 83CS/55) | Black (83WP/53, 83WPCS/53, 83WP/63) | Blue (83WPIB/53)
• Multi-material construction philosophy allows each variant to be precisely optimised for its intended environment and threat level
• Closed shackle variants minimise exposed shackle length to reduce vulnerability to bolt cutter and lever attacks
• Plastic-coated Extreme variants engineered for maximum weather sealing and surface protection in harsh conditions
• Submariner blue finish provides easy visual identification in marine and coastal installations

Additional Information

• Compatible with ABUS hasps: 110 Series (all variants)
• Compatible with ABUS chains: 8KS (83WP/53, 83WPCS/53, 83WPIB/53) | 10KS (83/45, 83/50, 83CS/50, 83WP/63) | 10KS or 12KS (83/55, 83CS/55, 83WP/63)
• Uniform key type (02703) across all variants simplifies key management in mixed installations
• Cylinder covers available upon request for additional cylinder protection
• Serviceable padlocks and pinning kits available for maintenance and key system flexibility
• Key retaining function prevents key removal while shackle is open, reducing the risk of keys being left in locks

Packaging Information

• 1 × ABUS 83 Series Padlock (selected variant)
• 2 × Keys included