Olympus DCN4 Pin Tumbler Cam Lock, 1-1/2" Material Thickness with 3/4" Bore Diameter, Keyed Different , Oil Rubbed Bronze
Description
Olympus DCN4 Pin Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets
Olympus DCN4 pin tumbler cam lock is a zinc die cast cam lock designed for applications using 1-1/2 inch material thickness with a 3/4 inch bore diameter, which fits many cabinet and woodworking layouts using that panel thickness. The oil rubbed bronze finish provides a darker, traditional appearance that can visually match other 10B hardware on the same project. The lock body and cylinder are both zinc die cast pin tumbler construction, which provides a familiar key feel for installers already using N Series systems. This cam lock is keyed different in stock keying, which means each lock is supplied with its own key combination for separate secure locations. The product has passed ANSI/BHMA A156.11 Grade 1 performance requirements, equivalent to E07261 / E07271, which indicates it has been performance-tested for cam lock applications.
Key Functional Details For Daily Use
- The DCN4-10B-KD cam lock fits 1-1/2 inch material thickness with a 3/4 inch bore diameter, so the cylinder length and diameter are set up for common cabinet door or drawer panels drilled to that size.
- The 1 inch face on this Olympus Lock cam lock covers splintering around the bore, which helps visually clean up slightly rough drill cuts without needing a separate trim ring step.
- The standard function allows the key to be removable in the locked or unlocked position, letting users leave the cylinder without a key during normal access or keep the key removed while locked.
- Two reversible cams on this N Series cam lock work in all positions, giving flexibility to orient the cam for vertical or horizontal engagement in different cabinet layouts.
- The oil rubbed bronze 10B finish is one of the available finishes listed for this series, so the face and components exposed at the front align with dark bronze hardware schemes.
Cam Lock Fit, Bore, And Keying Details
This Olympus pin tumbler cam lock is designed for installations drilled with a 3/4 inch bore through 1-1/2 inch thick material, aligning the cylinder body with the panel while the 1 inch face sits flush on the surface. The N Series keyway, equivalent to National D4291 4-pin or D4292 5-pin systems, allows it to be keyed together with other N Series locks where that system is already in use. Stock keying for this DCN4-10B-KD lock is keyed different with 4 pin standard construction, while stock keyed alike numbers such as 101, 103, 107, and 915 are referenced for situations where grouped keying patterns are required. The lock is rekeyable via a cylinder retainer clip, giving flexibility to change bitting in the field when rekeying within the N Series key system is part of the building or cabinet program.
Using This Olympus Cam Lock In Workflows
Where The DCN4-10B-KD Cam Lock Is Applied
This Olympus DCN4 pin tumbler cam lock is part of the cam locks class in the locks and latches category, positioning it for cabinet and casework doors or drawers needing rotational cam engagement. The zinc die cast body and zinc die cast cylinder support typical indoor woodworking environments where metal cam hardware is standard on panel constructions. The lock is acknowledged by the Woodwork Institute, which connects it to woodwork projects that follow institute-recognized hardware selections. Its 1-1/2 inch material thickness design means it is suited to relatively thick doors or panels rather than thin metal applications, so it aligns with many solid cabinet fronts. The N Series keyway linkage to National D4291 4-pin or D4292 5-pin systems ties it into existing N Series master key or building key plans where that profile is already defined. Because the product passed ANSI/BHMA A156.11 Grade 1 performance requirements, it is verified against an established cam lock performance standard that is commonly referenced on commercial and institutional millwork specifications.
Why These Lock Details Support Repeatable Results
The standard function with key removable in locked or unlocked positions allows a consistent procedure for users who may return the key to a control location regardless of the lock state, which can support key management routines on multi-door installations. Two reversible cams work in all positions, which lets installers choose the best cam orientation to engage strikes or frame edges without replacing the lock body, simplifying layout changes between left-hand and right-hand situations. The 1 inch face covering splintering around the bore helps conceal minor drilling irregularities, which reduces rework on finished cabinet faces after the hole is drilled. Rekeyable construction via a cylinder retainer clip means the same physical lock body can remain in the door while the keying is updated, supporting future key system changes without replacing the main cam housing. The N Series keyway being equivalent to National D4291 4-pin or D4292 5-pin systems allows this Olympus cam lock to participate in N Series keyed different, keyed alike, masterkeyed 5 pin standard, and grand masterkeyed options, so locksmiths and hardware planners can align it with a broader N Series hierarchy. Passing ANSI/BHMA A156.11 Grade 1 performance requirements, with equivalence to E07261 and E07271, signals that this model has been evaluated within the cam lock standard, which supports confidence when it appears in specification documents that call out that grade level.
Common Questions About Olympus DCN4 Cam Lock Use
What material thickness and bore does this cam 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 it matches panels drilled and sized to those dimensions.
How does the N Series keyway affect keying plans?
The N Series keyway, equivalent to National D4291 4-pin or D4292 5-pin, allows this lock to be keyed together with other N Series locks in the same key system.
Can this Olympus cam lock be rekeyed later?
The DCN4-10B-KD cam lock is easily rekeyable via a cylinder retainer clip, so the key combination can be changed within the N Series system while keeping the lock body installed.
What does ANSI BHMA A156.11 Grade 1 mean for this lock?
This Olympus cam lock has passed ANSI/BHMA A156.11 Grade 1 performance requirements, indicating it meets that cam lock performance grade and is equivalent to E07261 and E07271.
How does the key removable function work in practice?
The standard function allows the key to be removable in the locked or unlocked position, which supports workflows where users do not leave a key hanging in the cylinder.
What visual effect does the oil rubbed bronze finish provide?
The oil rubbed bronze 10B finish gives the cam lock a dark bronze appearance, helping coordinate with other 10B hardware on cabinet and woodworking projects.
Selecting This Olympus Cam Lock For Your Project
The Olympus DCN4-10B-KD pin tumbler cam lock combines a zinc die cast body and cylinder, N Series keyway, and keyed different stock keying to serve cabinet and woodworking installations built around 1-1/2 inch material thickness and 3/4 inch bores. Its oil rubbed bronze 10B finish and 1 inch face help the visible hardware align with the overall hardware scheme while covering drill edges on the front surface. When a project calls for a cam lock that passed ANSI/BHMA A156.11 Grade 1 performance requirements and follows Woodwork Institute acknowledged product status, this Olympus Lock model offers those documented attributes within a N Series cam lock format.