Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets

Olympus disc tumbler cam lock gives you a keyed locking point for drawers and cabinet doors using a cam action, so you can secure fronts and doors in a compact form that suits casework and fixture layouts. The 1-3/16 inch cylinder keyed alike C452A keeps all locks on that keying system matched, which simplifies key control when you are building banks of drawers or multiple doors. The matte black 953-US19-C452A finish presents a dark, uniform appearance, so the lock visually blends with darker fronts on built-ins and furniture. The lock comes assembled, which reduces handling steps at installation because the main body is already put together. The lock passed the ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test at 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal, so it is validated for repeated operation in everyday use. The 90 degree cam turn delivers a simple quarter-turn action, which suits typical cabinet and drawer locking motions.

Cam Lock Details That Support Cabinet Work

• The lock comes assembled, which reduces bench time because the cylinder and body arrive as a single working unit ready to be fitted to the prepared hole.
• The lock passed ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test: 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal, which confirms it is built for repeated use in typical commercial or residential cabinet environments.
• The cylinder and body are assembled via a patented retainer staple, which keeps components positively held together during handling and mounting, improving consistency from unit to unit.
• The spur washer with eyelet, when screwed into place, prevents lock rotation and keeps the fixing nut from loosening after installation, which supports long-term alignment of the keyway and cam position.
• The revolutionary cylinder plus cylinder extender allows cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, which increases inventory and keying flexibility on multi-size cabinet runs.
• Custom keying typically ships direct from the manufacturer in 48-72 hours, which supports keyed project requirements when specific keying systems are specified on a job.

Installation And Fit For Drawer And Door Use

The Olympus cam lock 953-US19-C452A uses a 90 degree cam turn, so the cam moves from locked to unlocked with a quarter turn, matching common cabinet and drawer motions. The design is for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so a single lock type covers multiple swing directions on a project. The lipped or overlay construction uses a 1-1/2 inch straight cam, which reaches over the lip or frame to engage the strike area. The flush construction uses a 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam, which positions the cam face to meet flush fronts in line with the frame. For overlay application, the combined thickness of front and frame cannot exceed the cylinder length listed, so the lock seats properly and the cam reaches the engaging surface.

Using This Cam Lock In Cabinet And Drawer Runs

Where This Disc Tumbler Cam Lock Fits Best

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock works for drawers, which lets you assign individual key control to storage in casework, desks, or built-in cabinetry. The same lock is for right-hand or left-hand doors, so you can run a consistent part number across pairs or banks of doors without changing hardware based on swing. Lipped or overlay construction uses the 1-1/2 inch straight cam to span the front and reach behind the frame, which suits doors and drawers with a face that stands proud of the cabinet side. Flush construction uses the 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam, placing the contact face where a flush front and frame align, which is useful on frameless or inset cabinet work. For overlay applications, the combined thickness of front and frame must stay within the cylinder length, so the threaded body seats fully and the cam can rotate freely. The matte black finish supports installations where dark hardware is preferred across furniture or cabinetry runs.

Details That Support Repeatable Locking Results

The lock comes assembled with cylinder and body connected via the patented retainer staple, so each unit behaves consistently when dropped into machined holes on a production line. The spur washer with eyelet, when screwed into place, bites into the substrate to prevent lock rotation, so the keyway remains correctly aligned and the cam stops where expected. Keeping the fixing nut from loosening after installation maintains clamping force on the panel, which helps the cam stay at a predictable throw position over time. The disc tumbler construction and C452A keyed alike setup keep every cylinder in that group on the same key, which simplifies operation when one user is responsible for several cabinets. The revolutionary cylinder plus cylinder extender allows cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, so you can respond to varying material thicknesses while holding the same keying layout. Custom keying typically shipping direct from the manufacturer in 48-72 hours also supports project timelines when specific key codes are needed for a job.

Buyer Questions About Olympus Cam Lock Setup

Select This Cam Lock For Matching Key Control

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock with 1-3/16 inch cylinder keyed alike C452A and matte black 953-US19-C452A finish provides a unified locking approach for drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors. The 90 degree cam turn, lipped or overlay straight cam option, and flush offset cam option align with common cabinet constructions, so one system covers varied layouts. The lock comes assembled, passed ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle testing at 20,000 cycles, and uses the patented retainer staple and spur washer with eyelet to stabilize installation. Custom keying typically shipping direct from the manufacturer in 48-72 hours supports keyed projects that require coordinated control. Use this configuration when a keyed alike cam lock layout ties multiple cabinet fronts into a single, consistent locking plan.