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CompX Timberline cam lock cylinder body gives you a dedicated locking core for cabinets and fixtures where a compact cam lock is needed. This CB-198 cylinder body provides the locking action, so you can build secure casework around a known, repeatable lock format. The cylinder is designed for vertical mount applications, supporting layouts where the cylinder axis is oriented to match typical cabinet door or panel fronts. With 180 degree rotation, the lock turns through a half-circle, allowing clear locked and unlocked positions that are easy to align with your chosen cam. The CB-198 format ties directly to the CompX Timberline Lock line, so you get a clearly identified cylinder body that fits into a consistent product family. This cylinder format supports a 15/32 inch off-set cam that engages behind the strike in a controlled sweep.
The CB-198 cylinder body requires a 16.5 mm diameter bore hole, so boring operations can be planned around a single metric hole size for repeatable installations. This bore size allows the cylinder to seat cleanly without excess play, supporting accurate vertical mount alignment in 3/4 inch thick material. The 3/4 inch long cylinder is matched to that material thickness so the front face and rear cam area sit where expected in standard cabinet construction. Because the lock is designed to lock in a counter clockwise position, drilling and cam orientation can be laid out so the final 180 degree rotation reliably pulls the cam behind the strike. The 15/32 inch off-set, 1-1/4 inch cam length gives a defined reach, which supports predictable engagement behind door or drawer rails in typical woodworking layouts.
The CB-198 cylinder body is specified as a vertical mount component, so it is suited to cabinet and casework layouts where the cylinder axis aligns with door or panel fronts in a straight run. Because all locks in this format call for a 16.5 mm diameter bore hole, shop crews can standardize a boring process across multiple pieces that share the same lock requirement. The 3/4 inch long cylinder is designed to work with 3/4 inch thick material, which matches common cabinet side and door stock, allowing the cylinder shoulder to register at the front while the cam area is positioned directly behind the panel. The 1-1/4 inch cam length with 15/32 inch off-set gives the body a defined working geometry, supporting layouts where the cam needs to reach past the panel edge to engage a strike mounted on adjacent case parts.
The specified 180 degree rotation means the CB-198 lock plug moves through a half-turn from unlocked to locked, so cam position at each end of travel is predictable and easy to repeat on multiple units. Because locks must be installed to lock in a counter clockwise position, the rotation direction is fixed, allowing strikes and cams to be oriented so that the final movement pulls the cam behind the receiving part rather than pushing away. The 15/32 inch off-set on the 1-1/4 inch cam sets how far the cam face steps away from the cylinder centerline, which affects how it sweeps behind a strike or case lip on closing. With the cylinder body matched to 3/4 inch material thickness, installers can design cabinet fronts, doors, or drawer heads knowing the cam will operate in the intended plane behind the workpiece once the standard 16.5 mm hole is bored.
The CB-198 cylinder body is designed to mount in 3/4 inch thick material, which aligns with common cabinet stock and positions the 3/4 inch long cylinder to operate directly behind the panel.
The cylinder body requires a 16.5 mm diameter bore hole, so drills and jigs can be set to that single size for repeatable installation across multiple cabinet fronts.
The CB-198 provides 180 degree rotation, giving a half-turn movement that defines clear locked and unlocked positions for the attached cam.
The CB-198 cylinder must be installed to lock in a counter clockwise position, so the cam pulls into engagement as the plug turns through its 180 degree travel.
The CB-198 is specified to work with a 1-1/4 inch long cam with a 15/32 inch off-set, which defines how the cam reaches and engages behind the strike.
The manufacturer part number is CB-198, identifying this specific cylinder body within the CompX Timberline Lock cam lock product class.
The CB-198 CompX Timberline cam lock cylinder body brings together a 16.5 mm bore requirement, 3/4 inch material design, and 180 degree rotation with counter clockwise locking. These defined parameters simplify layout and boring for repetitive cabinet jobs using cam locks. With the 1-1/4 inch cam length and 15/32 inch off-set specified, you can plan strike locations around a known reach and sweep. For projects calling for a CompX Timberline Lock format, this CB-198 cylinder body offers a clearly identified option that supports consistent locking setups across your casework runs.
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