CompX National Disc Tumbler Cam Lock, 1-3/4" Cylinder with 90 and 180 Degree CW and CCW Rotation, Flat Black C8060-C420A-Y21
Description
CompX National Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets
CompX National disc tumbler cam lock, 1-3/4 inch cylinder with 90 and 180 degree CW and CCW rotation, gives you keyed control of drawers and doors while supporting either quarter-turn or half-turn operation. The flat black C8060-C420A-Y21 finish provides a neutral look that blends into darker casework where visible hardware needs to stay low profile. This cam lock is designed for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so one part number can be applied across multiple cabinet orientations on the same job. The 1-3/4 inch cylinder length defines how much material stack you can lock through, which directly affects casework design around the lock bore. The CAM LOCK, BLACK, 8060KA-420 keying reference ties installation back to your key-control plan when you are coordinating keyed-alike or keyed-different projects from CompX National.
Key Cam Lock Details That Support Cabinet Work
- Each lock is supplied with two stop washers allowing the cam to turn either 90 or 180 degrees based on application, so you can match the rotation to your preferred handle travel or clearance around adjacent hardware.
- Cams are provided for lipped or overlay construction with a straight cam and 1-1/2 inch extension, so you can bridge past a face frame or lip while still engaging the strike surface at the correct depth.
- Cams are also provided for flush construction with a formed cam, 1-1/8 inch extension, and 11/32 inch offset, giving you a built-in step to reach behind a flush door or drawer front without adding extra spacers.
- The lock is specified for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, which lets you standardize on one cylinder style across a bank of mixed casework without changing your boring or layout pattern.
- Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions lets you set up situations where the key can be taken away after locking or after unlocking, helping you match the lock behavior to your access control routine.
Cam Lock Fit, Cylinder Length, And Overlay Limits
For overlay application, the combined thickness of front and frame cannot exceed the cylinder length listed for this cam lock, so the 1-3/4 inch cylinder becomes your upper limit for material stack in those installations. This matters when you are working with thicker decorative fronts or frames, because staying within that total thickness keeps the cam engaged on its full bearing surface. The note that a 3/4 inch front and 3/4 inch frame overlay construction calls for the NLC8073 lock and the NLC7014-2C cam highlights how material build-up affects lock selection on deeper overlays.
Using This Cam Lock Across Typical Cabinet Applications
Where This CompX National Cam Lock Works Best
This CompX National disc tumbler cam lock is specified for drawers, so it fits typical cabinet drawer applications where a rotating cam needs to catch a strike or case edge behind the front. Its suitability for right-hand or left-hand doors means you can install it on either swing direction, which streamlines layout when you mirror cabinets along a run. The straight cam with 1-1/2 inch extension supports lipped or overlay construction by reaching past the lip or overlay and engaging behind the frame. The formed cam with 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset is intended for flush construction, where the offset shape lets the cam hook behind a carcass wall that sits directly behind the front.
Why Rotation, Cams, And Keying Matter In Use
The ability to set 90 or 180 degree CW and CCW rotation through the supplied stop washers lets you choose a shorter or longer throw, which can help you avoid over-rotation into nearby hardware or casework details. Having cam rotation reversible between clockwise and counterclockwise gives flexibility when you flip the lock to suit different handings or interior clearances. Stock keying is defined through the KA and KD references, where KA means all keyed alike to the key number specified and KD means all keyed different with various lock numbers, so you can build keying schemes that match user access patterns. Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions lets you decide operationally whether the key stays with the user after securing the cabinet or after granting temporary access. The CAM LOCK, BLACK, 8060KA-420 SAP description ties this field usage back to an ordering reference that keeps your replacements consistent on future service visits.
Common Questions About This CompX Cam Lock Setup
What applications is this CompX National cam lock designed for?
The CompX National disc tumbler cam lock is specified for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so it supports typical cabinet and casework locking points in those orientations.
How does the 1-3/4 inch cylinder length affect cabinet construction?
The 1-3/4 inch cylinder length sets the maximum combined thickness of front and frame in overlay applications, which directly drives door and face frame build-ups around the lock bore.
When would I use the straight cam versus the formed cam?
The straight cam with 1-1/2 inch extension is for lipped or overlay construction, while the formed cam with 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset is for flush construction where an offset hook is needed.
How do the 90 and 180 degree rotation options help on a job?
The two stop washers let you choose 90 or 180 degree cam turns, so you can match throw length to clearance, handle feel, and how far the cam sweeps past the strike.
What does key removable in both locked and unlocked positions mean in practice?
Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions means the key can be taken out after securing or after opening, letting you align key handling with site access procedures.
How do KA and KD stock keying options affect key control?
KA keying means all locks are keyed alike to one key number, while KD keying means each lock is keyed different, which shapes how many keys grant access across an installation.
Select This Cam Lock For Disc Tumbler Cabinet Security
The CompX National disc tumbler cam lock, flat black C8060-C420A-Y21, combines a 1-3/4 inch cylinder, 90 and 180 degree CW and CCW rotation, and cams for both lipped or overlay and flush construction. Those specifics let you match rotation, reach, and offset to the way your drawers and doors are built. Choose this CAM LOCK, BLACK, 8060KA-420 reference when you need consistent keying options and a single lock format that can be used across drawers plus right-hand and left-hand doors.