ASSA Cardlock Classic Mechanical Locker Lock
Mechanical Punched-Card Locker Lock for Wet Areas
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Features
ASSA Cardlock Classic Punched-Card Locker Lock
The ASSA Cardlock Classic is a mechanical locker lock designed for temporary-use storage in swimming pools, leisure centres, changing rooms and public facilities. Users deposit a compatible punched card to release the locker key, allowing them to secure their belongings without coins, batteries or electronic access equipment.
Manufactured by ASSA ABLOY, the Cardlock Classic uses a robust hook-bolt mechanism that engages with the locker frame. Its materials are selected for use in damp and potentially corrosive environments, making it suitable for properly specified wet-area locker installations.
How the ASSA Cardlock Classic Works
The Cardlock Classic uses a card-deposit system in which the card and locker key alternate between being held by the lock and retained by the user.
- Locker available: The door is unlocked and the locker key remains captive in the lock.
- Insert card: The user inserts a correctly punched card, enabling the door to be locked and the key withdrawn.
- Locker occupied: The user retains the key while the card remains secured inside the lock.
- Return key: The user unlocks the compartment and removes the card. The key remains available in the lock for the next user.
This arrangement is particularly useful in facilities where lockers are shared by different users throughout the day.
Mechanical Card Lock Benefits
- No electrical supply, batteries or electronic programming required
- Key-retaining operation when the locker is not occupied
- Punched-card deposit encourages the return of locker keys
- Strong hook-bolt engagement between the door and frame
- One-hole and two-hole card coding arrangements available
- Different card patterns can separate users between designated areas
- Right-hand and left-hand configurations available
- Construction intended for humid locker-room environments
ASSA Punched-Card Access Control
Cardlock Classic can be configured to accept cards punched with one or two holes. The position of each hole determines which lock configuration will accept the card.
Different card codes can separate access between changing rooms, departments, membership categories or other managed areas. A card must match the configured hole pattern to operate the lock.
Cards must be accurately punched using suitable ASSA equipment or supplied pre-punched to the required pattern. A normal printed, magnetic or RFID membership card is not automatically compatible with this mechanical system.
Where Are ASSA Card Locks Used?
The Cardlock Classic is intended for temporary-use storage applications where locker users need an individual key during their visit.
- Swimming pools and aquatic centres
- Sports clubs and leisure facilities
- Public changing rooms
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- Schools, colleges and universities
- Theatres, libraries and public buildings
- Visitor and temporary-use locker areas
For complete changing-room installations, browse our swimming-pool lockers and leisure locker range .
Replacing an ASSA Cardlock Classic
Replacement Cardlock Classic units must match the existing locker construction, door handing, cylinder type, hook-bolt arrangement and punched-card configuration.
Before ordering, identify the original ASSA model and supply the existing card pattern and key reference where available. Clear photographs of both sides of the lock can assist with identification.
Replacement keys may be available through our locker replacement key service . For help identifying an existing lock, contact our locker parts and service team .
Buy ASSA Cardlock Classic Locker Locks
Total Locker Service supplies ASSA Cardlock Classic locks for compatible locker systems throughout mainland UK. Confirm the required cylinder, card coding, handing and quantity before placing an order.
Browse our wider ASSA locker lock range , or compare alternative mechanical and electronic locker locks .
ASSA Cardlock Classic Frequently Asked Questions
Is ASSA Cardlock Classic a coin-operated locker lock?
No. ASSA Cardlock Classic uses a compatible punched card as a deposit to release the locker key. It does not require coins or tokens for operation.
How does the ASSA Cardlock Classic return the card?
The card remains inside the lock while the locker is secured. Once the key is returned and the door unlocked, the card can be removed and the key remains captive for the next user.
Can I use an ordinary membership card?
Only if the card is physically compatible and punched to the correct ASSA pattern. An unmodified magnetic, printed or RFID card will not operate the mechanical card-code mechanism.
How many ASSA punched-card codes are available?
ASSA specifies four possible positions for one-hole cards and twenty different codes for two-hole cards. The selected configuration determines which cards can operate the lock.
Can ASSA Cardlock Classic be installed on wet-area lockers?
Yes. The lock is constructed using materials intended for wet and humid environments. The locker door, fixings, frame and expected exposure to cleaning chemicals must also be considered.
Are replacement punched cards available?
Replacement cards must have the correct hole pattern for the existing lock configuration. Contact Total Locker Service with the card-code requirements to confirm suitable replacement options.
Can ASSA Cardlock Classic replace an existing coin lock?
A conversion may be possible, but it cannot be assumed. Mounting dimensions, cylinder position, door construction and hook-bolt alignment must be checked. The new lock also requires a compatible punched-card system.
What should I check before ordering an ASSA Cardlock Classic?
Confirm the ASSA product reference, cylinder type, door thickness, right-hand or left-hand operation, punched-card code and any existing master-key requirements. Photographs and measurements can help identify the correct replacement.
Specification
Please see our technical documentation for this product below ASSA Cardlock Classic product sheet
ASSA Cardlock Classic Technical Specifications
ASSA Cardlock Classic is available with different cylinder, handing and card-code arrangements. The exact configuration should be confirmed against the existing installation.
Mechanical Lock Specifications
| Manufacturer | ASSA ABLOY |
|---|---|
| Product | Cardlock Classic |
| Lock type | Mechanical punched-card deposit lock |
| Locking mechanism | Hook bolt |
| Power supply | Not required |
| Card configurations | One-hole or two-hole punched cards |
| One-hole codes | 4 available positions |
| Two-hole codes | 20 available combinations |
| Handing | Right-hand and left-hand versions |
| Cylinder options | Fixed, removable and Desmo configurations, depending on model |
| Cylinder sizing | Manufacturer configurations for 19 mm and 29 mm door thickness |
| Keying | Compatible master-key arrangements |
The available options describe the wider Cardlock Classic family. The supplied product must be checked against its individual ASSA reference.
ASSA Cardlock Classic Materials
| Component | Material |
|---|---|
| Lock case | Polycarbonate |
| Cylinder | Chromated brass |
| Hook bolt | Nickel-plated brass |
| Standard keys | Nickel-plated brass |
| Desmo keys | Nickel silver |
Mounting and Installation
The lock body is mounted on the inside of the locker door. Its cylinder passes through the prepared door opening, while the hook bolt engages behind the frame or a suitable striking plate.
The manufacturer's illustrated fixing preparation uses four fixing centres spaced 70 mm horizontally and 48 mm vertically, together with a 22.5 mm diameter cylinder opening.
ASSA recommends countersunk M5 fixing screws with a maximum tightening torque of 2.5 Nm. The cylinder should be centred in its opening before the screws are fully tightened.
Check the actual door, cylinder and hook-bolt dimensions against the manufacturer's drawing before installation. A spacer plate may be needed to achieve correct engagement with the frame.
Removing the Installation Transit Device
New Cardlock Classic units may include an orange plastic transit tab in the card slot. This allows the locker to be transported in a locked condition without a punched card.
The transit device must be removed before the normal card-locking system is used. With the lock in its unlocked position and the hook bolt withdrawn, carefully pull out the transit tab.
Do not remove the transit device while the lock is locked, and do not insert a punched card before removing it. Follow the ASSA installation instructions.
Maintenance and Wet-Area Suitability
The Cardlock Classic uses materials selected for damp and corrosive environments. However, the door, fasteners, striking plate and cleaning regime must also be appropriate for the installation.
In frequently used or demanding environments, ASSA recommends periodic cylinder lubrication with an approved lock-maintenance product. The manufacturer's fitting guide recommends quarterly lubrication in these conditions.
Replacement Identification
When replacing a Cardlock Classic, confirm the exact product reference, cylinder type, door thickness, handing, mounting preparation and hook-bolt alignment.
The existing punched-card code and any master-key system reference must also be identified when matching locks to an established installation.
For full manufacturer dimensions and available cylinder variants, refer to the ASSA Cardlock Classic technical sheet provided above.
Delivery
Delivery Information
The approximate lead time is 20 Working Days.
Standard delivery is available to mainland UK addresses, Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Deliveries are kerbside only. Products may be delivered by a third-party pallet or specialist carrier using a suitable commercial vehicle.
The customer is responsible for providing suitable personnel and equipment to unload the delivery safely.
Please tell us before ordering about restricted access, specific delivery dates or times, FORS requirements or other special delivery arrangements. These may be available at an additional cost.