Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets

Olympus disc tumbler cam lock gives you a keyed locking point for drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors, so you can secure common cabinet openings with one product line. The lock uses a 1-7/16 inch cylinder, which sets the reach of the cam and supports use on typical furniture and cabinet panels where that cylinder length is appropriate. The lock is keyed alike 420, allowing multiple locks on the same project to operate with the same key for simplified key control on jobsites and in shops. The matte black 955-US19 finish provides a dark, uniform appearance that blends with black hinges, pulls, and other black hardware on modern casework. The product is an Olympus Lock, Inc. cam lock, so it matches their disc tumbler key system and supports coordination with other Olympus cam lock bodies that use the same keying.

Cam Lock Details That Support Daily Use

• The lock comes assembled, which saves bench time because you can move directly to mounting instead of building up parts before installation.
• The assembly has passed the ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test at 20,000 cycles, so the key insertion and removal performance is verified for repeated everyday operation.
• The cylinder and body are assembled via a patented retainer staple, so the main components stay together as a unit, reducing the chance of parts separating during handling or installation.
• A spur washer with an eyelet is part of the design, and when this washer is screwed into place it prevents lock rotation and resists the fixing nut loosening in service.
• The cylinder works with a revolutionary cylinder plus cylinder extender design, allowing cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, which supports flexible stocking and keying strategies across multiple cabinet thicknesses.
• Custom keying typically ships direct from the manufacturer in 48-72 hours, helping project schedules that require specific keying patterns or re-keyed cylinders without long lead times.

Installation Fit For Overlay And Flush Applications

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock uses a 1-1/2 inch straight cam for lipped or overlay construction, so you can reach behind an overlay front and catch the strike surface cleanly. For flush construction, the lock uses a 1-1/8 inch extension cam with an 11/32 inch offset, allowing the cam to step in to engage material that is set back from the front surface on flush doors or drawers. The design requires that, on overlay applications, the combined thickness of the front and frame does not exceed the cylinder length listed, which aligns the cam throw properly so the cam can rotate without binding. The lock operates with a 90 degree cam turn, giving a quarter-turn motion from locked to unlocked that matches common shop layouts and simplifies user training in commercial settings.

Using This Cam Lock In Cabinet Projects

Where This Olympus Cam Lock Performs Best

This Olympus cam lock is specified for drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors, so it works across typical casework layouts without needing different lock types for each swing. The keyed alike 420 system allows multiple locks on a bank of drawers or doors to be operated with the same key, which simplifies day-to-day access for staff or homeowners who manage several secured compartments. The matte black 955-US19 finish makes this disc tumbler cam lock a natural fit on dark-stained wood, painted black cabinetry, or metal fixtures where visible hardware should stay visually quiet. For lipped or overlay construction, the 1-1/2 inch straight cam extends past the lip to grab the frame, helping maintain positive engagement behind an overhanging front. On flush construction using the 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam, the stepped cam shape lets the tailpiece sit closer to the strike point, which is useful when the frame or strike surface does not align directly with the door face.

Details That Improve Locking Consistency And Workflow

The cylinder length and the matching cams are designed to work with the stated front and frame thickness limits, so when those dimensions are observed, the cam rotates through its 90 degree turn without dragging or over-throwing past the strike. The spur washer with eyelet is intended to be screwed into place, and once engaged it bites into the mounting surface to prevent the cylinder housing from rotating under torque, which helps the key turn feel stay consistent over time. The same spur washer action also keeps the fixing nut from loosening after installation, reducing callbacks for retightening loose cam locks in high-use cabinetry. Because the cylinder and body are assembled via the patented retainer staple, the technician can handle the lock as a single piece during layout, drilling, and mounting, which reduces dropped parts and speeds repetitive installations on large cabinet runs. The revolutionary cylinder plus cylinder extender design means the keyed cylinder can be shifted between different size cam lock bodies, so one keyed core can serve multiple body lengths, supporting standardized keying on mixed-thickness casework. The lock being keyed alike 420 also supports replacement jobs where existing Olympus keyed-alike systems are already based on the 420 key number, allowing this model to be used in expansions that need to stay on the same key code. Passing the ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test at 20,000 cycles confirms that both the disc tumbler cylinder and the cam action have been exercised under standardized conditions, which aligns the product with commercial and institutional cabinet use where repeated locking and unlocking is routine.

Common Questions About This Olympus Cam Lock

Select This Cam Lock For Coordinated Casework

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock in matte black 955-US19-C420A gives you a 1-7/16 inch cylinder, keyed alike 420 system, and 90 degree cam turn, so you can secure drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors with consistent keying. The straight and offset cam options cover both lipped or overlay and flush construction, keeping one part family useful across different cabinet builds. The patented retainer staple, spur washer with eyelet, and ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test support repeatable performance, making this cam lock a practical choice when planning hardware for new installations or expansions that follow the Olympus key system.