Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets

Olympus disc tumbler cam lock gives drawers and cabinet doors a keyed control point using a disc tumbler mechanism that suits furniture and casework needing simple key operation. The lock is keyed alike 346, so multiple locks using this key number operate with the same key, which simplifies key management where several cabinets or drawers share access. Bright nickel finish provides a clean, metallic look that blends with common cabinet hardware. The lock has a 1-3/4 inch cylinder, so it suits panels and frames whose combined thickness falls within that cylinder range. The lock uses a 90 degree cam turn, which means the cam rotates a quarter turn between locked and unlocked positions for straightforward operation. For overlay applications, the combined thickness of front and frame cannot exceed the cylinder length listed, so the cylinder length directly defines usable construction thickness.

Cam Lock Details That Support Daily Use

• ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test rating of 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal means the lock is designed to handle repeated locking and unlocking in regular cabinet duty.
• Lock comes assembled, so cylinder and body arrive together, which streamlines installation steps before mounting into the drawer or door.
• Cylinder and body are assembled via a patented retainer staple, which holds components together positively to maintain alignment during handling and installation.
• Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions allows the key to be withdrawn after rotating to either position, which supports keyed operation without leaving the key in the lock.
• Custom keying typically ships direct from manufacturer in 48-72 hours, so projects needing specific key arrangements can be handled on a defined turnaround window.

Mounting And Cam Options For Practical Fit

This cam lock is intended for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so the same body can be used across different cabinet swing directions. A spur washer with eyelet is used; when screwed into place, the spur washer prevents lock rotation and keeps the fixing nut from loosening after installation, which stabilizes the lock in the panel over time. The lipped or overlay construction uses a 1-1/2 inch straight cam, which reaches over the lip of an overlay door to catch the frame. For flush construction, a 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam is used, which positions the cam properly behind a flush front for engagement with the strike area.

Using This Olympus Cam Lock In Projects

Where This Cam Lock Fits In Drawers And Doors

This Olympus disc tumbler cam lock is for drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors, so it can be used across a run of cabinets with varying layouts. The 1-3/4 inch cylinder length defines how deep into the panel the lock body extends, which lets it reach through typical cabinet fronts and frames. For overlay construction using the 1-1/2 inch straight cam, the cam extends straight back from the cylinder to grab the cabinet frame behind an overlaid front. For flush construction, the 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam positions the cam face behind a flush front with an offset that lines up with the frame or strike area. The spur washer with eyelet, when screwed into place, bites into the panel surface, which resists rotation as the cam is operated and keeps the fixing nut from backing off.

Why This Lock Supports Consistent Keyed Operation

The keyed alike 346 setup means each lock ordered under this keying uses the same 346 key number, which simplifies day-to-day use where one key operates multiple locations. The cylinder and body come assembled via a patented retainer staple, which holds the cylinder securely in the housing so the keyway stays aligned for smooth key insertion. Revolutionary cylinder plus cylinder extender construction allows cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, which increases inventory and keying flexibility by letting the same keyed cylinder work in various body lengths. Passed ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test at 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal shows the lock was tested for repeated turning and key use, which relates directly to ongoing operation in frequently accessed cabinets. The 90 degree cam turn gives a clear quarter-turn action, which makes it easy to identify locked or unlocked orientation during use.

Common Questions About Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock

Select This Cam Lock For Keyed Cabinet Control

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock with 1-3/4 inch cylinder, keyed alike 346, and bright nickel finish provides a keyed point of control for drawers and cabinet doors. With 90 degree cam turn, overlay and flush cam options, and Grade 2 cycle testing at 20,000 cycles, it brings defined operating characteristics to casework needing repeated keyed access. The assembled cylinder and body, patented retainer staple connection, and spur washer that prevents rotation all support a stable installation for daily locking and unlocking.