CompX National Pin Tumbler Cam Lock, 1-3/16" Cylinder with Lipped Overlay Cabinet Contruction, Dull Chrome C8103-915-26D
Description
CompX Cam Lock For Overlay Cabinet Security
CompX National pin tumbler cam lock is a cabinet cam lock built for lipped overlay cabinet construction, so it secures overlay doors or drawers while matching common cabinet layouts. The 1-3/16 inch cylinder length sets the maximum combined thickness of the cabinet front and frame, which matters when matching this lock to existing door or drawer construction. A pin tumbler mechanism controls key operation, providing a defined keyed function for cabinets where controlled access is needed. The dull satin chrome finish creates a neutral look that blends with a wide range of commercial and shop hardware, helping keep visible cabinet faces consistent. This lock uses cam action to engage behind a strike area, which is a common method in cabinet construction and simplifies planning for door or drawer engagement.
Key Working Details Of This Cam Lock
- The 1-3/16 inch cylinder length sets how thick the front and frame can be together, so installers can match the lock to the cabinet section without overextending the threaded body.
- The lock is designed for drawers and both right-hand or left-hand doors, which lets one part number cover multiple cabinet swing directions and drawer fronts on a project.
- The lock works in overlay cabinet applications with lipped overlay construction, so it fits that specific cabinet style that uses a lip over the frame.
- The cam turns 90 degrees when used with the stop washer, creating a quarter-turn motion that is straightforward to align with strikes or cutouts on cabinet frames.
- The key can be removed in both locked and unlocked positions, which lets users leave the cylinder in their preferred position without having the key hanging from the lock.
Installation Considerations For This Cam Lock
This CompX National pin tumbler cam lock uses a cylinder length that must match the combined thickness of the cabinet front and frame, because the front and frame cannot exceed the 1-3/16 inch length listed. The lipped overlay cabinet construction requirement means it is oriented to cabinets where the door or drawer front overlays and lips over the frame, which guides where the cylinder hole is drilled. Cam rotation is limited by a stop washer to 90 degrees, so the installer or fabricator aligns the cam to engage the frame or strike at that quarter-turn. Right-hand and left-hand door suitability lets the same lock body serve both swings, affecting how the cam is oriented on installation.
Using This Cam Lock In Cabinet Projects
Where This CompX Cabinet Cam Lock Fits Best
This cam lock is defined for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so it applies across typical cabinet layouts in shops, offices, and similar environments that use drawers and swinging doors. The lipped overlay cabinet construction detail means it integrates into overlay cabinet designs where the front overlays the frame, keeping the cylinder centered in the overlay front while the cam works behind the frame edge. Because the combined thickness of front and frame cannot exceed the 1-3/16 inch cylinder length, this lock is suited to cabinet sections within that thickness range, so panels that are too thick are outside its intended construction envelope. The dull satin chrome description aligns with cabinets using satin chrome hardware, helping maintain a consistent visible hardware finish across a run of cabinets.
Why These Cam Lock Details Support Consistent Results
The 90 degree cam rotation created by the stop washer gives a predictable quarter-turn travel, which helps fabricators plan the strike position and cam length relative to the cabinet frame. Being able to use the lock on drawers plus right-hand or left-hand doors means a shop can standardize this CompX National cam lock across multiple cabinet types, which simplifies planning and part selection. The key removable in both locked and unlocked positions affects everyday use, because users can lock or leave a cabinet unlocked and then remove the key, reducing key movement at the work area. Pin tumbler construction defines the internal locking method, which matters when jobs call for that style of cam lock mechanism rather than other keying systems. Stock keying defined as KA for all keyed alike or KD for all keyed different sets up how groups of locks are keyed on a project when these options are chosen.
Common Questions About This CompX Cam Lock
What cabinet construction is this cam lock designed for?
This CompX National cam lock is designed for lipped overlay cabinet construction, so it is oriented to overlay-style doors or drawer fronts that overlap the cabinet frame.
How thick can the cabinet front and frame be for this lock?
This cam lock uses a 1-3/16 inch cylinder, and the combined thickness of the cabinet front and frame cannot exceed that length when planning the mounting location.
Does this cam lock work on both door swings and drawers?
This CompX National pin tumbler cam lock is specified for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so the same lock model can be applied across these cabinet types.
How far does the cam rotate on this C8103-915-26D lock?
This cam lock uses a stop washer that allows the cam to turn 90 degrees, providing a quarter-turn action to engage or release the cabinet frame or strike.
Can the key be removed when the cabinet is unlocked?
This lock has key removable in both locked and unlocked positions, so users can take the key out whether the cam is securing the cabinet or left open.
What keying options are available for this cam lock?
Stock keying for this cam lock is listed as KA for all keyed alike or KD for all keyed different, so projects can use groups on one key or separate key numbers.
Selecting This Cam Lock For Your Next Cabinet Run
The CompX National pin tumbler cam lock C8103-915-26D combines a 1-3/16 inch cylinder, 90 degree cam rotation, and key removable in locked or unlocked positions, so it suits overlay cabinet fronts that fall within that thickness range. With coverage for drawers and both right-hand and left-hand doors in lipped overlay cabinet construction, one lock style serves multiple cabinet types on the same job. When a satin chrome cabinet cam lock in this size and configuration fits your cabinet layout, this model from Wurth Baer Supply aligns with that requirement.
