Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets

Olympus disc tumbler cam lock gives drawers and cabinet doors a keyed locking point using a 1-7/16 inch cylinder keyed alike 346, so multiple locations can be operated by the same key for straightforward access control on a job. The bright nickel finish provides a clean, metal appearance that blends with typical cabinet hardware, keeping projects visually consistent in office, institutional, or shop environments. This lock comes assembled with the cylinder and body joined via a patented retainer staple, which saves installation time because the core arrives fixed in place and ready to mount in the prepared hole. The lock offers a maximum 1-1/8 inch capacity as described, aligning with common panel and frame thicknesses used in woodworking and casework. As a cam lock in the Olympus line, it is suited to builders who standardize on disc tumbler mechanisms for keyed control.

Key Cam Lock Details That Support Job Needs

• The lock is keyed alike 346, so every unit ordered to this key number operates with the same pattern, simplifying key management on multi-door or multi-drawer installations across a project.
• The bright nickel finish on the cylinder presents a neutral, reflective metal surface, helping the lock visually coordinate with a range of bright-finish pulls, hinges, and other cabinet hardware commonly stocked for casework.
• The lock is passed ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test at 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal, indicating it is designed to tolerate frequent daily locking and unlocking in commercial or heavy-use cabinetry environments without early wear.
• The product uses a patented retainer staple to ship with the cylinder and body assembled, allowing installers to position and secure a single integrated unit rather than handling separate components during shop assembly or onsite installation.
• The lock is described as 1-1/8 max, tying the cam lock body to applications where the combined thickness of front and frame stays within this capacity, which supports predictable fit in standard cabinet construction dimensions.

Cam Lock Fit, Cylinder Length, And Door Layout

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock uses a cylinder length that also sets the limit for overlay applications, since the combined thickness of front and frame cannot exceed the cylinder length listed, which guides casework designers in sizing rails, doors, and drawer fronts. For lipped or overlay construction, the lock works with a 1-1/2 inch straight cam, so the cam travel reaches behind an overlay door profile to engage a strike area on the cabinet. For flush construction, the lock uses a 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam, positioning the cam to catch behind the panel in a flush-front configuration. This allows the same locking platform to serve different cabinet build styles depending on the cam chosen.

Using This Olympus Cam Lock In Real Projects

Where This Bright Nickel Cam Lock Performs Best

The Olympus 955-14A-C346A cam lock is specified for drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors, so it functions on both swing directions without changing the basic lock body, giving installers flexibility during layout. The 90 degree cam turn provides a quarter-turn locking action, which is typical for cam locks and makes it easy to orient the cam for positive engagement against cabinet framing. The lipped or overlay construction option using the 1-1/2 inch straight cam allows the lock to be used on cabinet doors that overlap the frame, letting the cam reach behind the lip to hold the door closed. For flush construction, the 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset cam are arranged to line up with a flush front and frame, so the same keying system can be applied across differing cabinet face conditions in an installation.

Details That Support Repeatable Locking Results

The lock is shipped with the cylinder and body assembled via the patented retainer staple, which means each unit arrives with the core already seated, reducing handling and giving consistent cylinder projection from the front face. A spur washer with eyelet is part of the lock design; when this spur washer is screwed into place, it prevents lock rotation and keeps the fixing nut from loosening after installation, so the cylinder stays oriented correctly in the panel over time. The revolutionary cylinder plus cylinder extender feature allows cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, which can streamline inventory and keying flexibility for shops standardizing on Olympus systems. Keys are removable in both locked and unlocked positions, so the user can take the key away after locking or leave the cylinder in the open state without the key present, which suits many cabinet access routines.

Common Questions About Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock

Selecting This Cam Lock For Your Next Build

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock in bright nickel with keyed alike 346 pattern ties commercial-grade locking into everyday cabinet and drawer work, giving a single key system across multiple openings. With a 1-7/16 inch cylinder, 90 degree cam turn, and cams suited for both overlay and flush construction, it fits common casework layouts without redesigning door or drawer geometry. The ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test at 20,000 cycles supports use in active environments where hardware is operated frequently. For projects calling for flexible keying and consistent appearance, this Olympus cam lock offers a practical, standardizable option from Wurth Baer Supply.