ASTM F 883 is a standard performance specification for padlocks.

This standard was created by the American Standard for Testing and Materials (ASTM). ASTM International

ASTM International

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This standard was published by ASTM F12.50 which is a committee specializes about locking device. The standards deal with requirement regarding security for padlocks. The standards describe padlocks and explain cycle tests, operational tests, environmental tests, forcing tests, and surreptitious entry tests.

The main keywords to present this standard are cutting shackle; padlock impact; padlock testing; salt UV testing; and shackle wedge.

See also

• Materials property
• Standards organizations
• Technical standard
• International standards
• Physical security
  Physical security
  Physical security describes measures that are designed to deny access to unauthorized personnel from physically accessing a building, facility, resource, or stored information; and guidance on how to design structures to resist potentially hostile acts...
  
  

Sources

• Veridion ISO 27001 security compliance directory
• Best Access System - Mechanical & Electronic Access Control
• ISEE - Safety and Security Information For Federal Explosives Licensees and Permittees
• United States Tests Laboratory

External links

• ASTM International
• Committee F12.50 on Locking Devices
• More info on ASTM F883