Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets

Olympus disc tumbler cam lock gives drawers and cabinet doors a keyed security point using a 1-7/16 inch cylinder keyed alike 390, so multiple locations can be operated with the same key pattern where that keying group is used. The bright nickel finish provides a clean, metal look that matches common cabinet hardware, helping jobs blend visually on finished millwork. The lock is part of the cam locks category from Olympus Lock, Inc., so it fits directly into typical cam lock layouts on casework and fixtures. This cam lock is keyed alike 390, which means every lock in that keying system opens with the same 390 key code, simplifying access for installers, facility staff, or shop production environments. The lock is a disc tumbler design, giving a conventional key-operated mechanism that suits everyday cabinet and drawer use in woodworking and millwork projects.

Cam Lock Details That Support Cabinet Projects

• The lock comes assembled with cylinder and body connected via a patented retainer staple, so the core and housing arrive as a unit that can be placed into the prepared hole without separate cylinder handling during installation.
• The assembly has passed the ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test for 20,000 cycles, including key insertion and removal, which signals that the mechanism has been tested for repeated daily locking and unlocking in regular cabinet service.
• A spur washer with eyelet is part of the design, and when the spur washer is screwed into place it prevents lock rotation and keeps the fixing nut from loosening after installation, which helps the lock stay correctly oriented in the panel.
• The cylinder and cylinder extender system is described as revolutionary, allowing cylinders to be easily swapped between different size cam lock bodies, giving inventory and keying flexibility when building out multiple cabinet configurations in a shop.
• The cam turns 90 degrees, so the installer can plan the strike and cam position around a quarter-turn motion, which is standard for many drawer and door cam lock layouts in cabinetry and casework.

Cam Lock Fit For Overlay And Flush Construction

This Olympus disc tumbler cam lock is described for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so it can be used on either swing direction without needing a separate handed version. It is specified for lipped or overlay construction using a 1-1/2 inch straight cam, which suits doors that overlap a frame, giving engagement on the frame or strike as the door closes. It is also specified for flush construction with a 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset cam, so the cam can reach behind a flush front to catch a frame or keeper. For overlay applications, the combined thickness of the front and frame cannot exceed the cylinder length listed, which keeps the key cylinder projecting correctly to accept the key and operate smoothly.

Using Olympus Cam Lock 955-14A-C390A In Work

Where This Disc Tumbler Cam Lock Performs Best

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock from Olympus Lock, Inc. is part of the cam locks product class for cabinetry and similar casework, so it fits naturally into drawer fronts and cabinet doors in woodworking projects. The keyed alike 390 configuration means locks sharing this 390 keying group will operate with the same key, which is useful where a series of drawers or doors are intended to be opened by one user group. The 90 degree cam turn suits drawers that need a simple quarter-turn motion to release, helping keep operation familiar across multiple cabinets on the same project. Lipped or overlay construction support using the 1-1/2 inch straight cam lets the cam reach the cabinet frame or strike behind an overlapping door, fitting many face-frame or overlay designs. Flush construction capability with a 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset cam allows the cam to move behind a flush panel and engage a frame, helping this same lock address flat-front casework without changing the lock body. The bright nickel finish works in cabinet environments where a metallic appearance is preferred on the exposed cylinder, giving a consistent look on fronts and workstations.

Details That Support Repeatable Lock Installations

The lock comes assembled with cylinder and body joined by a patented retainer staple, which keeps the cylinder seated in the body during handling so installers set a single unit into the mounting hole. The ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test rating for 20,000 cycles, including key insertion and removal, means the mechanism has been cycled under a recognized standard, supporting use where doors and drawers are opened frequently in day-to-day operation. The spur washer with eyelet, when screwed into place, prevents lock rotation and keeps the fixing nut from loosening after installation, so the keyway remains upright and the cam orientation stays consistent over time. The cylinder plus cylinder extender arrangement allows cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, which lets shops standardize on one keying system while using various body lengths for different door and drawer thicknesses. Custom keying is typically shipped direct from the manufacturer in 48-72 hours, offering a path to project-specific keying patterns on a defined schedule when jobs require non-standard key codes. Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions is explicitly stated, so the key can be withdrawn after locking or after unlocking, supporting situations where users need the key out of the cylinder regardless of its current state. The product description notes that the lock is for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, which supports using the same part number across varied cabinet layouts instead of stocking separate versions for each handing.

Common Questions About This Olympus Cam Lock

Select This Cam Lock For Cabinet Projects

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock with 1-7/16 inch cylinder keyed alike 390 in bright nickel brings a tested ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 mechanism to drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors. Its 90 degree cam turn and support for both lipped or overlay construction and flush construction let one lock address multiple cabinet layouts on the same job. The cylinder and body assembled with a patented retainer staple and the spur washer with eyelet work together to keep the lock positioned and oriented after installation. Choose the Olympus 955-14A-C390A when a keyed alike 390 disc tumbler cam lock is needed for cabinet and drawer projects.