Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Drawers And Doors

Olympus disc tumbler cam lock, 1-3/16 inch cylinder keyed different bright nickel, gives drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors a keyed locking point, so you can secure access where cabinets or casework need controlled entry. The lock comes assembled with the cylinder and body joined via a patented retainer staple, which saves bench time because there is no loose lock body to build up before installation. A bright nickel finish provides a clean, professional look that matches common cabinet hardware, so jobs maintain a consistent appearance. The cylinder is keyed different, which assigns each lock its own key code, helping separate access between multiple doors or drawers on the same project. A 90 degree cam turn provides a simple quarter-turn motion from locked to unlocked, which keeps operation straightforward for end users. This cam lock is part of the Olympus Lock, Inc. line in the cam locks category.

Cam Lock Details That Support Daily Use

• The lock comes assembled, so installers work with a ready-to-mount cam lock, reducing setup steps before fitting it into a drawer or door panel.
• The cylinder and body are assembled via a patented retainer staple, which holds components together during handling and fitting, helping keep parts aligned while positioning the lock.
• This cam lock passed the ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test at 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal, so the mechanism is evaluated for repeated everyday locking and unlocking in typical cabinet use.
• A spur washer with eyelet is used, and when this washer is screwed into place it prevents lock rotation and helps keep the fixing nut from loosening after installation, supporting stable alignment over time.
• The design uses a revolutionary cylinder and cylinder extender that allow cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, giving shops inventory and keying flexibility across multiple cabinet layouts.
• Custom keying typically ships direct from the manufacturer in 48-72 hours, which supports projects that require specific keying arrangements on a time-sensitive schedule.

Cam Lock Fit For Overlay And Flush Construction

This disc tumbler cam lock supports lipped or overlay construction with a 1-1/2 inch straight cam, so it can engage the frame edge on overlay cabinet doors. For flush construction it uses a 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam, positioning the cam to catch behind the frame on inset doors or drawer fronts. In overlay applications, the combined thickness of the front and frame cannot exceed the listed cylinder length, which keeps the key-operated cylinder projecting far enough to accept the key while still allowing the cam to throw behind the frame. The product description notes a 7/8 max reference, tying cylinder length to the maximum front-plus-frame build-up the lock is intended to handle.

Using This Olympus Cam Lock In Woodworking Projects

Where This Disc Tumbler Cam Lock Is Applied

This Olympus disc tumbler cam lock is used on drawers and on right-hand or left-hand doors, so it fits both swing-door cabinets and pull-out storage in the same job. The 90 degree cam turn works with the 1-1/2 inch straight cam for lipped or overlay construction, letting the cam sweep behind the cabinet frame to hold the door closed. On flush construction, the 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam reaches past the door or drawer edge and hooks the frame, securing inset fronts without extra brackets. The bright nickel finish ties in with other bright nickel cabinet fittings, which keeps visible faces of lock hardware consistent on reception areas, break rooms, and storage runs. Because the cylinder is keyed different, each lock can serve as an individual security point on file drawers, supply cupboards, or equipment cabinets.

Why These Cam Lock Details Matter On The Job

Passing the ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test at 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal means the Olympus cam lock 953-14A-KD has been tested for repeated operation, so facilities can use it on cabinets that open and lock frequently. The spur washer with eyelet, when screwed into place, stops the lock body from rotating and helps keep the fixing nut from loosening, so the keyway remains oriented correctly in the door or drawer front. The patented retainer staple that assembles the cylinder and body keeps components together as a single unit, which streamlines drilling, inserting, and tightening in production or retrofit work. The revolutionary cylinder and cylinder extender design allows cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, giving shops a way to adjust body length or cabinet reach while keeping keying schemes aligned. Custom keying that typically ships from the manufacturer in 48-72 hours supports projects needing matched or controlled key platforms without extended scheduling gaps. The keyed different configuration helps separate access to drawers and doors as required by room or user.

Common Questions About This Olympus Cam Lock

Selecting This Cam Lock For Your Next Project

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock, 1-3/16 inch cylinder keyed different bright nickel, brings tested performance and flexible mounting to drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors. With support for lipped or overlay construction and flush construction, plus a 90 degree cam turn, it adapts to common cabinet layouts. The patented retainer staple, spur washer with eyelet, and cylinder extender system all work to simplify installation and keying setups on the bench. Use this Olympus Lock, Inc. cam lock when you need a keyed different bright nickel cam lock that ties cylinder length, cam reach, and tested cycle performance to everyday cabinet work.