The ABUS 74/40 is an industrial safety padlock designed under the "one employee, one padlock, one key" concept. Its body is made of solid aluminum, making it light but very resistant, and it is completely covered by a plastic casing that gives it its dielectric properties. The shackle also has a special coating (NANO PROTECT™) that electrically insulates it and protects it against corrosion.

This model is intrinsically safe, meaning it is spark-free and non-magnetic, ideal for environments with explosion risk or sensitive areas. Additionally, it features a key retaining system that prevents the key from being removed if the padlock is not properly closed.

Standards and Certifications

The 74/40 padlock is designed to comply with the strictest international lockout and tagout standards:

• OSHA Compliance: Complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, which regulates the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) in the United States, a standard followed by most industries globally.

• Regulatory Identification: Includes safety labels in three languages (English, Spanish, and French) that meet OSHA's visibility and identification requirements.

• Material Certification: Its components comply with thermal resistance tests, operating in extreme ranges (approximately from -57 °C to +177 °C) and resistance to industrial chemicals.

• Safety Directive: Follows the industry's personal safety principle, ensuring that the 6-pin cylinder offers thousands of real combinations to avoid accidental duplicates in the same plant.