Type 260 Cam Body for Timberline Locks, Vertical Mount, Wardrobe Lock

Type 260 Cam Body For Vertical Wardrobe Use

Type 260 cam body is a cylinder body designed for CompX Timberline wardrobe locks on vertical wardrobe doors, so it provides a dedicated lock body for cabinet and closet door applications using that system. This cylinder body is for use on vertical wardrobe doors, which means it is intended for tall door layouts where a wardrobe bar is locked in place. The body delivers a full 1/2 inch wardrobe bar throw, so the bar moves a clear half inch into or out of engagement to secure or release the door. The cylinder body carries manufacturer part number CB-260, tying it directly to the CompX Timberline lock family and helping match the correct body when planning new work or replacements. The product is classified under wardrobe locks and cylinder bodies, aligning it with locking layouts where a wardrobe bar spans the opening to secure doors.

Key Working Details Of This Wardrobe Lock Body

• This Type 260 cam body is for use on vertical wardrobe doors, so it is suited to tall cabinet or closet doors that rely on a locking wardrobe bar for security.
• The full 1/2 inch wardrobe bar throw provides a defined movement of the bar, giving clear engagement into a strike location to hold the door shut when locked.
• The center line of lock must be a minimum of 1 inch from the edge of door, so the body positions the lock back from the edge for proper function with the wardrobe bar.
• A 16.5 mm lock hole is the only machining required for this cylinder body, so door preparation focuses on drilling a single round hole at the specified size.
• Wardrobe bars are stocked in standard sizes and can be cut to size by the user, so the body works with bars that are trimmed to match the specific door opening.
• Wardrobe bar supports should be used every 18 inches, so the lock body is part of a system that relies on regular support points to carry the bar along its length.

Vertical Wardrobe Lock Body Mounting And Layout

This CompX Timberline wardrobe lock cylinder body is for use on vertical wardrobe doors, so it mounts in a door panel that stands upright rather than in a drawer or horizontal panel. The center line of lock must be a minimum of 1 inch from the edge of door, placing the cylinder back from the stile so the wardrobe bar can align along the door face. With a 16.5 mm lock hole as the only machining required, layout centers on drilling a precise round opening to seat the body. This configuration supports a wardrobe bar running vertically, so the throw travels along the bar path to secure the door.

How This Type 260 Cylinder Body Works In Use

Wardrobe Door And Bar Layout Applications

This Type 260 cam body for Timberline locks is for use on vertical wardrobe doors, so it fits projects where a wardrobe bar runs along a tall cabinet or closet door to provide locking points. The full 1/2 inch wardrobe bar throw means that when the lock operates, the bar shifts a half inch to move into or out of engagement with the strike, helping the bar seat firmly when locked. The center line of lock must be minimum of 1 inch from edge of door, so the door design reserves space from the edge for the cylinder and wardrobe bar track. Wardrobe bars are stocked in standard sizes as shown below; they can be cut to size by user, so the lock body works with bars that are trimmed to match the height of the door opening and the chosen strike location.

Details That Support Consistent Lock Operation

The cylinder body uses a 16.5 mm lock hole as the only machining required, so once that hole is drilled, the body seats in a consistent position from one door to the next, supporting repeatable lock alignment. Wardrobe bar supports should be used every 18 inches, so the bar is carried along its length and stays aligned with the lock body throw as it moves. The full 1/2 inch wardrobe bar throw provides enough movement along the bar for the cam action to engage a strike that is positioned for this Timberline layout. The clear requirement that the center line of lock be at least 1 inch from the edge of door ties the body position, bar track, and strike point together so the lock system functions as designed across multiple wardrobe doors.

Common Questions About The Type 260 Cam Body

Selecting This CB-260 Wardrobe Cylinder Body

Choose this CB-260 cylinder body when the project calls for a Type 260 cam body for use on vertical wardrobe doors with a wardrobe bar. The full 1/2 inch wardrobe bar throw, 16.5 mm lock hole requirement, and 1 inch minimum center line from the door edge all work together to support a consistent CompX Timberline wardrobe lock layout. For color and finish coordination, the lock plug and strike are ordered separately by searching the listed Timberline lock plug series, so the cylinder body can be paired with plug finishes that match surrounding hardware. Wurth Baer Supply offers this cylinder body as part of its wardrobe locks selection, supporting projects that standardize on the CompX Timberline system.