Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets

Olympus disc tumbler cam lock gives cabinet builders and installers a keyed-alike locking point for drawers and doors using the C452A key number, so multiple openings can work on the same key for straightforward keyed groupings. The cam lock uses a 1-3/16 inch cylinder, creating a defined maximum front-and-frame thickness range for overlay applications where the combined material cannot exceed the cylinder length, which helps plan panel and face frame build-ups before drilling. This bright nickel cam lock is built around a disc tumbler mechanism, providing a compact lock body that mounts in standard cam lock bores while supporting the 90 degree cam turn needed for straightforward locked/unlocked positions on typical casework. As a cam lock in the Olympus 953-14A-C452A configuration, it serves as a hardware solution in the locks and latches family for casework where key control, repeatable mounting, and predictable cylinder sizing all matter.

Keyed-Alike Cam Lock Details That Matter

• The lock is keyed alike on C452A, which lets multiple cam locks across a cabinet run operate with one key code so users do not have to carry different keys for similar openings.
• The product carries an Olympus Lock, Inc. part number 953-14A-C452A, which ties directly to their disc tumbler cam lock system and supports consistent reorders when matching existing installations.
• The cam lock is finished in bright nickel, giving a neutral metallic appearance that pairs well with common cabinet hardware finishes and keeps the lock face visually consistent with other bright nickel components.
• The design is described as a disc tumbler cam lock, which concentrates the locking mechanism in a compact cylinder so it fits standard cam lock cutouts used in many cabinet and casework layouts.
• The cam lock sits in the locks and latches category under cam locks, which positions it as a rotational cam solution for securing doors and drawers instead of a bolt-style or latch-only device.

Cam Lock Installation Fit And Turn Function

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock provides a 90 degree cam turn, giving installers a simple quarter-turn motion from locked to unlocked that aligns well with standard straight or offset cam layouts on cabinet doors and drawers. The cam lock uses a cylinder length that governs the combined thickness of the cabinet front and frame in overlay situations, so the front material and framing together must stay within the 1-3/16 inch cylinder dimension to allow correct engagement of the cam and nut. For lipped or overlay constructions, the cam lock pairs with a 1-1/2 inch straight cam, which reaches behind the lip or overlay to grab the strike area. For flush construction, it works with a 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam that shifts the locking surface to match the plane of flush doors or drawer fronts against the cabinet side.

Using This Bright Nickel Cam Lock In Casework

Where This Olympus Cam Lock Fits Best

Olympus cam lock bright nickel 953-14A-C452A is designed for drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors, giving flexibility across typical cabinet layouts without different lock bodies for hand changes. The lock supports lipped or overlay construction when paired with the 1-1/2 inch straight cam, so casework with applied edges or overlays can still gain positive cam engagement behind the door or drawer front. For flush construction, the 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam places the locking surface where a flush front meets the cabinet side, which helps maintain even reveals while still providing a solid catch point. In overlay applications, the combined thickness of the front and frame cannot exceed the 1-3/16 inch cylinder length, which keeps the key function and cam movement within the designed engagement range.

Why These Cam Lock Details Support Repeatable Results

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock has passed the ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test at 20,000 cycles, including key insertion and removal, which shows the locking action and key interface are tested for repeated use in normal cabinet operation. The spur washer with eyelet is designed so that, when screwed into place, the spur washer prevents lock rotation and keeps the fixing nut from loosening after installation, which helps the lock stay oriented correctly in the door or drawer over time. The lock is shipped with the cylinder and body assembled via a patented retainer staple, so the cylinder position is factory-set relative to the body for consistent cam alignment at the 90 degree turn position. The revolutionary cylinder plus cylinder extender allows cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, giving inventory and keying flexibility where one key system needs to span several door or drawer thicknesses while holding the same C452A keying.

Common Questions About This Olympus Cam Lock

Select This Olympus Cam Lock For Keyed Casework

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock 953-14A-C452A in bright nickel brings a 1-3/16 inch cylinder, C452A keyed-alike setup, and 90 degree cam turn to drawers and doors, so keyed groups, clear cam travel, and cabinet construction styles all align under one lock family. For casework that mixes overlay and flush fronts, the straight and offset cam options support both lipped and flush designs, while the ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle-tested construction and spur washer detail help the lock stay oriented and functional through regular use. When a disc tumbler cam lock needs to tie multiple openings to the same key number while matching bright nickel hardware, this Olympus model provides the defined dimensions and application notes needed for layout and drilling.