Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock, 1-3/16" Cylinder Keyed Alike C346A Matte Black 953-14A-C346A

Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets

Olympus disc tumbler cam lock gives you a keyed-alike C346A cam lock solution for drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors, so one key code can serve multiple cabinet locations. The lock comes assembled with the cylinder and body joined by a patented retainer staple, which keeps the core and housing together during handling and mounting for faster bench work. This lock passed the ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test at 20,000 cycles, covering both key insertion and removal, which shows it is engineered for repeated daily locking and unlocking in typical cabinet use. A matte black finish matches projects calling for a dark, subdued hardware look, keeping the lock visually consistent on contemporary casework.

Key Cam Lock Details That Support Cabinet Work

• The lock comes assembled with the cylinder and body connected via a patented retainer staple, which saves assembly steps at the bench and holds parts aligned while the installer positions and tightens the fixing nut.
• The lock passed ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 testing at 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal, which supports use in applications where doors or drawers are accessed repeatedly during normal operation.
• The system uses a revolutionary cylinder and cylinder extender design that lets cylinders be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, which allows one keying setup to serve multiple body depths across a project.
• Custom keying for this Olympus disc tumbler cam lock typically ships direct from the manufacturer in 48-72 hours, which helps keep keying schedules aligned with job timelines when specific key codes are required.
• The keyed-alike C346A setup means the locks share a C346A key code, which simplifies key management on installations where the same user needs access across several cabinet doors or drawers.

Cam Lock Mounting And Construction Options

This Olympus disc tumbler cam lock supports drawers and both right-hand and left-hand doors, so one part number can be used across common cabinet orientations. A 90 degree cam turn operates the locking action, providing a short and predictable throw that matches typical cam cutouts and strikes. The lock works with lipped or overlay construction using a 1-1/2 inch straight cam, and with flush construction using a cam that has 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset, so the same lock family can address different cabinet face conditions. For overlay applications, the combined thickness of the front and frame cannot exceed the listed cylinder length, which keeps the cam in effective reach of the strike when the lock is installed.

Using This Olympus Cam Lock In Real Projects

Where This Disc Tumbler Cam Lock Is Applied

This Olympus disc tumbler cam lock is designed for drawers and for doors that swing right or left, so it can be specified for many cabinet compartments within the same run. The 90 degree cam turn delivers a quarter-turn action that suits straightforward user operation on casework doors or drawer fronts. For lipped or overlay construction, the supplied 1-1/2 inch straight cam provides the reach needed across the overlay to engage the cabinet frame. For flush construction, the cam with 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset positions the locking surface correctly relative to the door or drawer front. When used on overlay layouts, the requirement that the combined front and frame thickness stay within the cylinder length keeps the cam positioned so it reliably engages the frame without binding.

Details That Support Repeatable Lock Installation

The patented retainer staple that joins the cylinder and body arrives already assembled, so the installer handles a single unit during layout instead of separate components, which helps maintain keyway orientation during drilling and mounting. Because the lock passed ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 testing at 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal, it is suited to locations where users lock and unlock frequently throughout the day. The keyed-alike C346A configuration allows one key pattern to operate each matching lock, which simplifies service and reduces key handling on multi-door or multi-drawer installations. The spur washer with eyelet is designed so that, when screwed into place, its spur prevents lock rotation and keeps the fixing nut from loosening after installation, which supports long-term alignment of the cam to the strike. The cylinder and cylinder extender arrangement allows cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, so a shop can adjust cylinder and body combinations to match varying panel thicknesses while keeping keying consistent.

Common Questions About This Olympus Cam Lock

Choose This Cam Lock For Coordinated Cabinet Keying

Choose the Olympus disc tumbler cam lock when a keyed-alike C346A scheme is needed across drawers and both right-hand and left-hand doors. Its ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle performance, 90 degree cam turn, and support for overlay and flush construction allow one lock family to cover multiple cabinet conditions. The patented retainer staple, spur washer with eyelet, and swappable cylinder and cylinder extender design streamline cabinet shop workflows while maintaining consistent key control on finished installations.