Heavy-Duty Brass Lock

K3HLA — Heavy-Duty Brass Lock. Configure or maintain the specified tool-storage system.

Applications and industries

Service workshops, assembly areas and maintenance stores are potential users with the matching storage equipment.

• Identify the cabinet, cart or workcenter model first.
• Then compare panel dimensions, mounting points and the stated series compatibility.

These industry examples are selection guidance, not additional manufacturer approvals.

Features of K3HLA

• Three keyed-alike lock assemblies with (3) keys
• Can be used to replace all Snap-on® round key (K-Series) locks
• Replace standard locks subject to abnormal usage, exposure to shop fluids, or extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations
• Ideal for multi-shift/user situations
• Hard brass cylinder plug for a longer life cycle
• Brass cylinder plug is highly finished for smoother operation
• More secure retention in the tool storage unit
• Tested to operate smoothly over 25,000 cycles
• 200 different cylinder plugs available as replacement items

Specifications and fit checks

Cabinet series and size matter. Do not treat a similar panel, slide or guard as a confirmed replacement without a model match.

Similar models to K3HLA

The table compares official catalogue details. These are selection options, not confirmed replacements. Check the differences against the task and existing equipment.

K3HLA selection checklist

For K3HLA, verify the required task, working range, interface dimensions and package contents against the official catalogue details. This final check helps prevent ordering a visually similar model with a different fit or capability.

Choosing K3HLA for the task

Begin with the equipment or tools that the storage product must accommodate. For a cabinet or chest, compare overall dimensions, compartment layout and the intended location. For a panel, slide, guard, foam insert or cover, identify the exact parent series first. A similar cabinet width does not establish matching attachment points or drawer geometry. Images can help identify the format, but they do not confirm every included accessory.

Next, consider the way the storage system will be used. A fixed workstation, a service cart and equipment carried between jobs have different access and handling needs. Check the published limits and supplied hardware for the selected configuration. Do not assume that tools shown in a storage image are included in the order. If the purchase replaces an existing component, record the cabinet model and the affected position. This makes a fit check more useful than a general request for a similar-looking part.

Planning the workshop application

Define the intended job in practical terms before comparing options. Record the equipment or component involved, the operation to perform and the access available around it. Include the current tool or accessory if this purchase replaces an existing item. That context helps distinguish a size change from a different product function. It also makes the application and industry examples above easier to assess against the actual work.

Understanding the catalogue record

The official listing identifies this model as Heavy-Duty Brass Lock. Its catalogue grouping is Tool Storage Maintenance / Heavy-Duty Brass Locks. Use that description to identify the product format, then read the individual specifications for the details that matter to the job. A category describes where the product sits in the range; it is not an additional compatibility approval.

The current record does not provide a complete dimensional specification table for this item. The model description and any listed features remain useful references, but they do not justify filling in missing dimensions, capacities or approvals. If fit depends on a measurement or a particular parent tool, identify that requirement in the inquiry and obtain confirmation before choosing the item.

The catalogue country-of-origin field is USA. This field concerns the listed product origin; it does not identify local inventory, delivery time or the warranty terms of a Vietnam quotation. Confirm those commercial details separately.

Comparing options before ordering

The comparison above names K2HLA and K4HLA. Review the displayed differences against the requirement for this job. Begin with function and compatibility, then compare access, configuration and included components. If the names differ by size, drive, colour or kit format, identify which difference matters before making a choice. Similar models are not automatic replacements, and a larger or more expensive option is not necessarily the better match.

Purchase questions and receiving checks

What should the order include?

Ask for a line-item description of the supplied configuration. For a set or kit, confirm the contents; for a component, confirm the quantity and the matching parent model where relevant. If photographs show a larger assembly or several items, do not assume all of them form part of this SKU. Keep any essential accessories and documents explicit in the quotation so that receiving checks can follow the same requirements.

Receiving, care and record keeping

On receipt, compare the item and its packaging with the ordered model, quantity and configuration. Check the supplied components and any requested documentation. Keep the product identification visible in the workshop’s inventory record. If the delivered item differs from the confirmed order, resolve that difference before assigning it to the planned job. This is especially useful when a range contains visually similar sizes or accessories for different parent tools.

For continued use, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for inspection, cleaning, storage and maintenance. Do not assume that a cleaning chemical, lubricant or maintenance method used on another tool is suitable here. Keep damaged or uncertain equipment out of the planned task until its condition is assessed. Record any replacement parts by model so future orders use the confirmed reference rather than a visual guess.

Ordering in Vietnam

Send Techmaster Vietnam the model number K3HLA and details of the task or existing equipment. Include any required sizes, connections and accessories.

Before ordering, confirm the quotation, lead time, package contents and applicable warranty terms. The official catalogue is the technical reference; it does not establish local stock or a Vietnam selling price.

For the source record, see the official Snap-on product listing. You can also browse the Vietnam product catalogue for related tools.