Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Drawers And Doors
Olympus disc tumbler cam lock is a cam lock from Olympus Lock, Inc. that uses a disc tumbler cylinder to secure drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors, giving casework and cabinet projects a keyed locking point where a rotating cam will engage the frame. The lock comes assembled with the cylinder and body connected via a patented retainer staple, so the core and housing arrive as a single working unit that can be installed as a cam lock without separate field assembly steps between body and cylinder. The product is a 1-3/4 inch cylinder keyed alike 415, which means every lock ordered on the 415 keying will operate with the same key pattern for that group, simplifying key management when multiple locks are installed in the same facility. The matte black 960-US19-C415A finish provides a dark, uniform appearance that ties into black hardware layouts on cabinetry while still serving as a fully functional cam lock.
Cam Lock Details That Support Cabinet Workflows
- The lock comes assembled with a patented retainer staple connecting the cylinder and body, which turns the cam lock into a ready-to-mount unit and removes a separate assembly step during shop or site installation.
- The cylinder and body assembled via the patented retainer staple hold the core in the housing during use, so the locking function stays together as a single component when the cam is turned during routine operation.
- The lock passed ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test of 20,000 cycles including key insertion and removal, so the disc tumbler mechanism and cam interface are validated to operate repeatedly over many locking and unlocking operations.
- The revolutionary cylinder plus cylinder extender design allows cylinders to be swapped between different size cam lock bodies, which lets one keyed system cover multiple body lengths while supporting inventory and keying flexibility.
- For overlay applications, the combined thickness of front and frame cannot exceed the cylinder length listed, which ties the lock selection directly to actual cabinet construction thickness for proper cam engagement.
Mounting This Cam Lock For Reliable Engagement
The lock uses a 90 degree cam turn, so the installer can position the cam to rotate a quarter turn from open to closed, aligning the strike point with the cabinet frame or keeper. A spur washer with eyelet is part of the design; when this spur washer is screwed into place, its spur bites into the substrate, preventing lock rotation in the mounting hole and helping keep the fixing nut from loosening after installation. The lock is intended for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so one cam lock family can be applied across different swing directions while retaining the same keying arrangement. For overlay construction using a 1-1/2 inch straight cam or for flush construction using a 1-1/8 inch extension with 11/32 inch offset cam, the body and cam geometry work with these common cabinet layouts so the cam can properly catch behind the frame.
Using The Olympus 960-US19-C415A Cam Lock In Projects
Where This Disc Tumbler Cam Lock Fits Best
This Olympus disc tumbler cam lock is specified for drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors, so it fits well into cabinet banks, casework fronts, and similar enclosures where a simple cam needs to grab a frame member. The 1-1/2 inch straight cam supports lipped or overlay construction, which is common on face frame cabinets where the door overlays the opening and needs the cam to reach past the lip. For flush construction, the 1-1/8 inch extension cam with 11/32 inch offset positions the contact point further inward, so the cam can hook a flush frame or stile without binding on the door edge. In overlay use, the combined thickness of the front and the frame must not exceed the cylinder length specified, so the cam will project far enough past the finished surface to rotate behind the frame and hold the door or drawer front against opening forces.
Why These Lock Details Support Repeatable Results
The cylinder keyed alike 415 allows multiple 960-US19-C415A locks ordered on the same keying code to share one key pattern, which simplifies daily access and reduces the number of keys that need to be carried in a shop or facility. The revolutionary cylinder plus cylinder extender arrangement lets the same keyed cylinder work with different cam lock body sizes, so a given key system can be extended to deeper or shallower cabinet faces without changing keying. Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions means the operator can take the key away after securing the cam or after unlocking, so the key does not have to stay in the plug during either state. The spur washer with eyelet resists lock rotation and keeps the fixing nut from loosening once it is screwed into place, which stabilizes the cam position over time and supports repeatable engagement with the frame or strike. Passing the ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle test at 20,000 cycles, including key insertion and removal, indicates the disc tumbler and cam interface are designed for repeated locking and unlocking in regular cabinet service.
Common Questions About Olympus Disc Tumbler Cam Lock
What type of doors and drawers use this cam lock?
The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock is for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so it can be applied across multiple cabinet openings using the same lock family.
How far does the cam rotate when locking?
The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock uses a 90 degree cam turn, so the cam moves through a quarter turn between the open and closed positions for straightforward alignment.
How does keyed alike 415 help in a project?
The cylinder keyed alike 415 lets multiple cam locks ordered on that keying code use the same key pattern, simplifying access across several drawers or doors.
What cabinet constructions does this cam lock support?
The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock supports 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.
Why is the spur washer with eyelet important?
The spur washer with eyelet, when screwed into place, prevents lock rotation in the mounting hole and helps keep the fixing nut from loosening during service.
What does the ANSI BHMA Grade 2 cycle test mean here?
The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock passed ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 cycle testing at 20,000 cycles, showing the lock has been mechanically tested for repeated cabinet use.
Selecting This Cam Lock For Cabinet Security
The Olympus disc tumbler cam lock 960-US19-C415A combines a 1-3/4 inch cylinder keyed alike 415 with a matte black finish and a 90 degree cam turn, giving cabinet projects a lock that matches common overlay and flush constructions. The cylinder plus cylinder extender lets one key system serve multiple cam lock body sizes, while Grade 2 cycle testing and the spur washer with eyelet support stable, repeatable cam alignment over time. Wurth Baer Supply offers this Olympus cam lock as part of its locks and latches selection for woodworking professionals who need keyed control on drawers and doors.
