Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets

Olympus disc tumbler cam lock gives drawers and cabinet doors a keyed security point using a cam action, so the lock positively secures the panel when turned. The lock comes assembled, so it arrives as a ready-to-use cylinder and body assembly that drops into the prepared mounting hole and speeds installation on the job. The cylinder and body are assembled via a patented retainer staple, which holds the components together as a single unit, so handling and mounting are controlled and consistent. The lock is keyed alike 390, so multiple locks with this keying can be operated with the same key, which simplifies use where groups of casework share access. For drawers, right-hand or left-hand doors, this cam lock supports common cabinet layouts, so one model can be used across several orientations in the same project.

Key Cam Lock Details That Support Daily Use

• Lock comes assembled as a cylinder and body unit via patented retainer staple, which reduces assembly work on site and helps keep parts aligned during cabinet installation.
• Passed ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test of 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal, which demonstrates the lock mechanism is designed to withstand repeated daily operation in typical cabinet use.
• Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions, which lets users remove the key after locking or during unlocked access, supporting different key control practices in shared spaces.
• Revolutionary cylinder plus cylinder extender allows cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, which increases inventory flexibility and keying consistency across varying door and drawer thicknesses.
• Cam options for lipped or overlay construction and for flush construction provide different cam geometries, which allow the same lock body to work across these cabinet construction styles.

Installation And Fit For Cabinet Applications

For overlay application, the combined thickness of front and frame cannot exceed the cylinder length listed below, so the specified cylinder length defines how thick the cabinet front and face frame can be while still allowing the cam to engage properly. A spur washer with eyelet, when screwed into place, prevents lock rotation and keeps the fixing nut from loosening after installation, so the lock stays oriented with the keyway vertical and the cam aligned with the strike or frame. The 90 degree cam turn means the key turns the cam through a quarter turn from open to closed, so the installer can align cams to pick up strikes or frame edges with predictable motion. For drawers, right-hand or left-hand doors, this lock supports common cabinet formats, so layout decisions can be made around the same cam action and cylinder position.

Using This Olympus Cam Lock In Casework

Where This Disc Tumbler Cam Lock Fits Best

This Olympus disc tumbler cam lock is intended for drawers, right-hand or left-hand doors, so it fits casework where a rotating cam can engage the cabinet frame or a strike. Lipped or overlay construction uses a 1-1/2 inch straight cam, so the straight cam can catch the back of an overlay frame or strike plate behind the door or drawer front. Flush construction uses a 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam, so the offset moves the locking point out from the lock centerline to reach a frame that is flush with the front. For overlay application, the combined thickness of front and frame cannot exceed the cylinder length listed below, so the lock length should match the built-up thickness of the door or drawer front and its frame area. The lock is in the cam locks product class and cam locks category, so it suits cabinet and furniture projects that rely on rotating cams instead of latch bolts.

Details That Help Deliver Repeatable Results

Lock comes assembled with the cylinder and body assembled via patented retainer staple, so installers handle a single integrated unit that drops into the panel bore and accepts the cam on the rear, reducing parts handling and streamlining repetitive cabinet runs. The spur washer with eyelet, when screwed into place, prevents lock rotation and keeps the fixing nut from loosening after installation, so repeat openings and closings do not twist the lock in the panel, which protects alignment between key, cam, and strike. The revolutionary cylinder plus cylinder extender allows cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, so shops can keep keying consistent across cabinets of different thicknesses by using the same keyed cylinder with alternate bodies in various locations. Passed ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test of 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal, this lock has been mechanically tested for repeated operation, so in regular cabinet service it is engineered for frequent locking and unlocking without sacrificing function.

Common Questions About Olympus Cam Lock Use

Select This Olympus Cam Lock For Targeted Jobs

The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock, keyed alike 390 and tested to ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 at 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal, offers a cam-based locking point for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so it suits cabinet runs needing consistent keying and proven operation. Lipped or overlay construction with a 1-1/2 inch straight cam and flush construction with a 1-1/8 inch extension, 11/32 inch offset cam give options for different face treatments, so the same lock family can be used across varying cabinet styles in a project.