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Product Features
Technical Overview
The K68135S features a supervisor keyed lock mechanism, providing controlled access through physical keys typically managed by IT staff or supervisors. This configuration enhances security by restricting unlocking to authorized personnel, reducing the risk of unauthorized device removal.
Constructed from carbon steel, the 6 ft (1.83 m) cable offers high tensile strength and cut resistance, ensuring the lock can withstand tampering attempts. The cable's length provides flexibility in securing devices to desks, tables, or other fixed structures within a typical workspace.
This section brings together practical product details such as Lock Configuration Type, Cable Length, Product Material, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
This cable lock combines targeted compatibility with durable construction to address the specific security needs of Surface device deployments. Its supervisor keyed design centralizes control, while the robust materials ensure long-term reliability in high-use settings.
Targeted Surface Compatibility
Precisely engineered for Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Go tablets, covering multiple generations from Surface Pro 4 to Surface Pro 9 and Surface Go to Surface Go 3, ensuring a secure fit and reliable performance.
- Supports Surface Pro 4-9
- Supports Surface Go 1-3
- Fits notebook security slots
Durable Physical Security
The carbon steel cable and keyed lock mechanism provide a physical barrier against theft, with the 6 ft length allowing secure attachment to various furniture without restricting normal device use.
- Carbon steel construction
- 6 ft cable for flexibility
- Supervisor keyed access control
Deployment / Use Cases
The Kensington K68135S is ideal for environments where Surface tablets or notebooks are used in shared or public settings, such as classrooms, libraries, retail kiosks, or open-plan offices. Its supervisor keyed lock allows IT teams to manage device security centrally, while the cable enables users to operate devices without removing them from secured locations.
In educational institutions, this lock can secure Surface devices in computer labs or on charging carts, preventing loss during unsupervised periods. In business settings, it protects tablets used for point-of-sale, digital signage, or mobile workstations in common areas, ensuring assets remain available for authorized use.
Highlights
- Supervisor keyed lock for controlled access management
- 6 ft (1.83 m) carbon steel cable for durable security
- Compatible with Microsoft Surface Pro 4 through Surface Pro 9
- Compatible with Microsoft Surface Go through Surface Go 3
- Secures notebooks and tablets with standard security slots
- 5-year limited warranty for long-term reliability
- Made in Taiwan with quality construction
- Ideal for educational, retail, and business shared device deployments
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kensington Computer Products Group |
| Manufacturer Part Number | K68135S |
| Brand Name | Kensington |
| Product Name | Keyed Cable Lock for Surface Pro and Surface Go |
| Product Type | Cable Lock |
| Lock | |
| Lock Configuration Type | Supervisor Keyed |
| Cable Length | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Product Material | Carbon Steel |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Device Supported | Notebook,Tablet |
| Compatibility | Microsoft: Surface Go Surface Go 2 Surface Go 3 Surface Pro 4 Surface Pro 5 Surface Pro 6 Surface Pro 7 Surface Pro 7+ Surface Pro 8 Surface Pro 9 |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 5 Year |
User Manual
FAQ
What devices are compatible with the Kensington K68135S cable lock?
The K68135S is compatible with Microsoft Surface Pro tablets from Surface Pro 4 through Surface Pro 9, Surface Go tablets from Surface Go through Surface Go 3, and any notebooks or tablets that feature a standard security slot. This makes it suitable for securing a wide range of modern mobile devices in business and educational settings.
How does the supervisor keyed lock work?
The supervisor keyed lock uses physical keys to secure and unlock the cable. This configuration is typically managed by IT staff or supervisors, who retain the keys to control access. It prevents unauthorized removal of devices by ensuring only personnel with the key can detach the lock, enhancing security in shared or supervised environments.
What is the cable length and material?
The cable is 6 ft (1.83 m) long and constructed from carbon steel. This length provides flexibility to secure devices to various fixed structures like desks or tables, while the carbon steel material offers high tensile strength and cut resistance for durable protection against tampering or theft attempts.
What warranty does this cable lock include?
The Kensington K68135S comes with a 5-year limited warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, providing long-term assurance of the lock's durability and reliability in continuous use scenarios such as classrooms, offices, or retail environments.
Is this lock suitable for securing tablets in public areas?
Yes, the K68135S is designed for securing tablets and notebooks in public or shared areas like libraries, kiosks, or open-plan offices. Its supervisor keyed control and robust carbon steel cable deter opportunistic theft, while allowing authorized users to operate devices without removing them from their secured locations.
Where is the Kensington K68135S manufactured?
The K68135S is manufactured in Taiwan. This production location supports consistent quality control and reliable construction, ensuring the lock meets performance standards for business and institutional security applications.
What connectivity or interface options are available?
Connectivity details help confirm how the product integrates with your network, accessories, and surrounding peripherals before rollout or replacement planning. They are often the difference between a technically compatible device and one that is genuinely easy to deploy.