CompX Timberline Lock Cylinder Body, Horizontal Mount with Setback 9/32" Flat, 1-23/32" Cam Ext -CB-187

CompX Timberline Cam Lock For Cabinet Security

CompX Timberline cam lock is a cylinder body designed for door or drawer locking in cabinetry, furniture, desks, and lockers, so it gives a single lock format that works across typical casework layouts. This cylinder body is specified for 3/4 inch material thickness, which matches common cabinet construction and helps align the lock body correctly with standard panels. The unit uses a horizontal mount with a flat cam installed, so the cam throws in a predictable plane for straightforward layout along rails or drawer backs. A cam length of 1-23/32 inch extends the locking arm farther into the strike area, which supports engagement on deeper frames or cross-members. The design uses 180 degree cam rotation CCW, giving a clear quarter-turn operating stroke that is easy to plan for knob or key position. Lock plug is not included, and a CompX Timberline lock plug is ordered separately to complete the lock.

Key Details That Support Cabinet Locking

• The design as a cylinder body for door or drawer locking in cabinetry, furniture, desks, and lockers focuses this part on casework, so one style can be used across multiple cabinet zones in the same project.
• The specification for 3/4 inch material thickness ties the lock body to a very common panel size, so boring depths and mounting locations can be laid out consistently on standard cabinet components.
• The horizontal mount with flat cam installed positions the cam to swing on a stable axis, which helps the cam face a flat strike surface and simplifies layout of the engaged edge on doors or drawer backs.
• The cam length of 1-23/32 inch extends the reach of the locking surface, allowing the locking point to land reliably on frames or rails that sit farther from the lock face on thicker cabinet builds.
• The 180 degree cam rotation CCW operation defines exactly how far and in which direction the cam travels, which helps align the locked and unlocked positions with key orientation on finished installations.

Horizontal Mount And 3/4 Inch Material Fit

This cylinder body is described as a horizontal mount with flat cam installed, so the body sits with the cam rotating on a horizontal axis that matches many door and drawer layouts. That horizontal orientation helps the cam swipe across a flat strike or rail, which can reduce binding when the lock is cycled. The product is identified as a cam lock for 3/4 inch material thickness, so boring and seating are tuned to that panel size and reduce overhang at the lock face. A 9/32 inch setback in the description positions the cam face relative to the door or drawer edge, which helps the cam land on the strike without over-travel.

How The CB-187 Cylinder Body Works In Use

CB-187 Cylinder Body In Cabinet Applications

The CB-187 cylinder body is presented as a CompX Timberline cam lock for door or drawer applications in cabinetry, furniture, desks, and lockers, so it serves as a common locking point wherever casework panels follow that construction. Because it is matched to 3/4 inch material thickness, it works naturally with standard cabinet sides, drawer fronts, and doors without needing different body depths for each location. The horizontal mount with flat cam installed positions the cam so that when the door closes or the drawer slides in, the cam can cross behind a frame member or strike surface on the same plane. With a cam length of 1-23/32 inch, the arm projects back into the cavity sufficiently to catch rails or dividers mounted deeper inside the cabinet, so a single lock location can secure the panel against those members.

Rotation, Setback, And Plug Selection For Results

The operation is specified as 180 degree cam rotation CCW, meaning the installer can plan the locked and unlocked positions based on a half-turn counterclockwise swing of the cam, which helps in aligning the strike so the cam clears when open and fully overlaps when locked. The reference to a setback of 9/32 inch flat indicates the distance from the mounting face to the working edge of the flat cam, so the lock can be laid out to match where the cam needs to intercept the mating piece. Since the lock plug is not included and a CompX Timberline lock plug is ordered separately, the cylinder body can be paired with a specific plug series or key code family from the same brand, which allows keying arrangements to follow project requirements while keeping the CB-187 body consistent.

Common Questions About This Cam Lock Body

Selecting This Cam Lock Body For Your Project

This CompX Timberline cam lock cylinder body is defined for 3/4 inch material thickness, horizontal mounting, and 180 degree CCW rotation, so it aligns cleanly with standard cabinet construction and operation patterns. The CB-187 designation ties together the cam length of 1-23/32 inch and the 9/32 inch flat setback, which set the working geometry of the cam inside the case. For projects that use CompX Timberline lock plugs, this cylinder body lets you match plug selection to keying needs while keeping the body and cam geometry consistent from cabinet to cabinet.