Description
Olympus DCN4 Pin Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets
Olympus DCN4 pin tumbler cam lock is a zinc die cast cam lock designed for 1-1/2 inch material thickness with a 3/4 inch bore diameter, so it fits installations where that panel thickness and bore are already laid out. The 1 inch face covers splintering around the bore, which helps deliver a cleaner finished appearance without relying on a separate trim ring. The cylinder uses a pin tumbler design in a zinc die cast body, which supports keyed control using the N Series keyway system. Key removable in locked or unlocked position means the key can be taken out after cycling the lock either way, which supports workflows where the operator does not carry the key during normal use. Two reversible cams work in all positions, so the same lock body can address different cam orientations during layout.
Key Working Details That Support Daily Use
- The lock is keyed alike 103 within the stock KA range, so multiple DCN4-26D-103 units on a job can share the same KA103 key pattern for streamlined access control on related casework.
- The N Series keyway, equivalent to National D4291 4-pin or D4292 5-pin systems, keeps this lock within a familiar key system pattern, which helps integrate it into projects already using N Series keying.
- The lock can be keyed together with other N Series locks, so one key pattern can operate several lock types on the same installation, reducing key turnover during service or facility work.
- The cylinder is easily rekeyable via a cylinder retainer clip, which allows the locking setup to be changed on future projects that need updated keying without changing the entire hardware layout.
- Stock keying supports KD and KA 4 pin standard plus masterkeyed 5 pin standard and grand masterkeyed options, giving a range of keying hierarchies that can be matched to how a shop organizes access levels.
Cam Lock Fit, Bore, And Material Details
The Olympus DCN4-26D-103 cam lock is set up for 1-1/2 inch material thickness, aligning with thicker cabinet or panel constructions where that dimension is already engineered. A 3/4 inch bore diameter establishes the hole size for drilling, so jigs and boring equipment can be configured around that fixed measurement for repeat work. The 1 inch face extends past the bore edge, covering minor chipping around the hole and providing a neat metal edge on the exposed surface. A satin chrome 26D finish defines the surface appearance, which lets the lock visually coordinate with other 26D finished components on the same project.
Using This Olympus N Series Cam Lock In Projects
Where The DCN4-26D-103 Cam Lock Is Applied
This Olympus Lock, Inc. DCN4 pin tumbler cam lock operates as a cam-style locking point on cabinetry or similar enclosures that match the 1-1/2 inch material thickness and 3/4 inch bore requirements. The body and cylinder are zinc die cast, so the unit functions as a compact locking component behind the panel face while the 1 inch face presents a finished boundary around the bore. It passed ANSI/BHMA A156.11 Grade 1 performance requirements and is equivalent to E07261 and E07271, which identifies the performance level it is built to meet. The product is acknowledged by the Woodwork Institute, which situates it within hardware options recognized in woodworking-focused specifications. Standard function allows the key to be removable in both locked and unlocked positions, so the same piece of hardware supports operators who need to remove the key after securing or after opening.
Why These Cam And Keying Details Matter
The Olympus DCN4 cam lock uses two reversible cams that work in all positions, so the locking throw direction can be oriented to match different door or drawer designs while still using the same core lock. The N Series keyway, with stock KA numbers 101, 103, 107, and 915, and the specific KA103 configuration on this model, make the lock suitable when a job needs consistent keying across multiple openings following a defined N Series pattern. The ability to be keyed together with other N Series locks means this cam lock can operate under the same key plan as matching locks elsewhere in the project. Rekeyable construction via the cylinder retainer clip gives the installer a path to adjust the keying as access needs change, while the 4 pin standard stock keying and 5 pin standard masterkeyed options support structured key control. The satin chrome 26D finish on this DCN4-26D-103 model maintains a consistent visual line with other satin chrome N Series devices on the job.
Common Questions About Olympus DCN4 Cam Lock
What material thickness and bore size does this lock fit?
The Olympus DCN4 pin tumbler cam lock is designed for 1-1/2 inch material thickness with a 3/4 inch bore diameter, so panel and drilling layouts can be planned around those fixed dimensions.
How does the KA103 keyed alike configuration help on a job?
The DCN4-26D-103 uses stock KA number 103, so multiple locks on the same project can operate with the same key pattern, simplifying day-to-day access and key management.
What keyway system does this Olympus cam lock use?
The cam lock uses an N Series keyway, equivalent to National D4291 4-pin or D4292 5-pin systems, which ties it into an N Series keying scheme already familiar in many installations.
Can this DCN4 cam lock be rekeyed later?
The Olympus DCN4 cam lock is easily rekeyable via a cylinder retainer clip, allowing the lock cylinder keying to be changed while keeping the existing furniture boring pattern.
What is the significance of the ANSI BHMA Grade 1 listing?
The DCN4 cam lock has passed ANSI/BHMA A156.11 Grade 1 performance requirements, equivalent to E07261 and E07271, indicating it is tested to that performance level for cam locks.
How does key removal in locked or unlocked position affect use?
The standard function allows the key to be removable in locked or unlocked position, so users can take the key away after securing or after opening, depending on site procedures.
Selecting This Satin Chrome N Series Cam Lock
The Olympus DCN4-26D-103 cam lock pairs 1-1/2 inch material thickness capacity with a 3/4 inch bore and a 1 inch face, so it aligns with common cabinet layouts using that geometry. Its satin chrome 26D finish and N Series KA103 keyed alike setup position it for projects that standardize on N Series keying and prefer a satin chrome appearance across visible hardware. When a job calls for a zinc die cast, pin tumbler cam lock that meets ANSI/BHMA A156.11 Grade 1 performance requirements and fits into an N Series key plan, this model provides that defined combination of dimensions, keying, and finish.
