Cobra Container Lock Abloy PL-358T Protec2

The Cobra Container Lock Abloy PL358T Protec2 secures the doors of shipping containers, trailers and truck bodies with locking bars. Its heavy cast steel housing fully encloses the padlock, so tools can barely reach it. An adjustment range of 240 to 460 mm makes the lock fit all common shipping containers. The combination of Cobra and PL-358T is approved to Kiwa SCM Heavy Duty, the highest class within the SCM certification scheme.

SCM Heavy Duty container lock

For Heavy Duty approval, the combination passes twelve tests, including a freeze test at -20 °C, a drop test and an attack test of at least 300 seconds. Cordless power tools are allowed in that attack test, as containers are often parked at remote sites without a power supply. Insurers such as the Dutch transport insurer TVM require SCM Heavy Duty.

Removable container lock

The Cobra is removable and moves from container to container. One lock can therefore be used on changing containers and trailers, including trailers with changing drivers. Operation is simple: the lock goes around the locking bars and the padlock secures it.

With Abloy PL358T Protec2

The supplied Abloy PL358T padlock has a Protec2 cylinder and comes with two keys and a key certificate. Extra keys can only be ordered with that certificate. Full details of the padlock are on the Abloy PL358T Protec2 Padlock page.

Fitting the Cobra container lock

The lock consists of a grey section and a red lock housing. The grey section goes on the locking bar bracket of the left door, the lock housing on that of the right door. Both parts are pushed together as tightly as possible. The padlock is then inserted into the housing from below and locked. The complete lock weighs 10.85 kg.

Cobra container lock maintenance

The lock is built for long term outdoor use in changing weather conditions. Monthly cleaning with a lubricant such as Brunox or WD40 removes dirt from the lock and keeps it running smoothly.