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Master 6230 vs. American

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Master 6230 vs. American

Postby CovertEntrySD » 20 Mar 2015 13:20

I understand that Masterlock acquired American. Can anyone tell me when this happened? If that is the case, are the inner workings of a Master 6230 the same as an American 700 series (including the security wafer between the plug and the cam)?

I saw on people on youtube picking the 6230 with relative ease, but I'm ready to launch it. Any tips? It's a pretty tough lock.
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Re: Master 6230 vs. American

Postby nick08037 » 20 Mar 2015 13:48

"In 2003, American Lock was acquired by fellow Midwestern padlock manufacturer Master Lock..."
from: http://www.americanlock.com/the_america ... n_lock.jsp

Nothing to say about the wafer question that quickly leads to a discussion of bypass which I understand is not for the general forum.
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