CompX National Disc Tumbler Cam Lock, Bright Nickel with 1-3/16" Cylinder, C8053-C346A-14A

CompX National Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Drawers

CompX National disc tumbler cam lock gives drawers and cabinet doors a keyed locking point using a 1-3/16 inch cylinder, so you can match the cylinder depth to typical furniture and casework thicknesses. The bright nickel finish provides a clean, finished look that fits well with many hardware styles. This lock works on drawers plus right-hand or left-hand doors, so one part number handles multiple orientations on a project. The design uses a disc tumbler mechanism, providing a keyed function suited to standard storage and cabinet applications. With the cylinder length as the controlling dimension, you can plan overlay or flush constructions that stay within the stated material stack. By using the specified NLC8053 lock and NLC7014-2C cam for a 3/4 inch front and 3/4 inch frame overlay, you can handle thicker face constructions while keeping the same lock family.

Key Cam Lock Details That Support Cabinet Work

• The cylinder length is listed as 1-3/16 inch, which sets the maximum combined thickness of front and frame for overlay applications, helping you design stiles and fronts that the threads can fully engage.
• The lock turns the cam 90 degrees using the supplied stop washer, creating a clear locked and unlocked position that aligns with typical cabinet strike plates and keeps operation predictable for users.
• It can be used on drawers and on right-hand or left-hand doors, so the same lock style can be specified across a run of mixed casework without changing to different part numbers.
• Cams are designed for lipped or overlay construction with a straight cam at 1-1/2 inch extension, giving extra reach behind an overhanging front where the strike point sits farther from the cylinder.
• Cams are also designed for flush construction with a formed cam at 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset, positioning the contact point correctly when the door or drawer front sits even with the cabinet face.
• The key is removable in both locked and unlocked positions, allowing workers to remove the key after locking or leave a lockable unit open while still keeping the key separate.

Cam Lock Installation And Construction Fit Details

For overlay constructions, the combined thickness of the front and frame cannot exceed the listed cylinder length, so layouts need that stack within the 1-3/16 inch dimension to allow the mounting nut to clamp securely. When using a 3/4 inch front and 3/4 inch frame overlay, pairing an NLC8053 lock with an NLC7014-2C cam lets you handle that 1-1/2 inch total build-up while keeping the cam reach correct. The supplied spur washer is intended for wood, so the lock seats firmly without spinning in a drilled wooden panel once tightened. A trim washer finishes the cylinder shoulder against the face, giving a clean transition from metal to cabinet surface and helping the cylinder register square to the drilling.

Using This C8053-C346A-14A Cam Lock In Projects

Where This CompX National Cam Lock Fits Best

This CompX National cam lock is specified for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so it works across typical cabinet fronts in residential or commercial casework. The bright nickel finish pairs with many hinge and pull finishes on cabinets, keeping visible hardware consistent when the cylinder face shows at the front. For lipped or overlay construction, the straight cam with 1-1/2 inch extension reaches past a lip or overlay to engage the case edge or strike, which is useful when the front overhangs the box. For flush construction, the formed cam with 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset steps into the cabinet interior correctly, contacting the frame without binding against the back of a flush front.

Why These Cam And Keying Options Matter On Site

The stop washer that limits the cam to a 90 degree turn creates a defined throw, so installers can align strikes or frame edges knowing the cam will swing a quarter-turn between open and closed. Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions lets facilities leave doors open while locking others keyed the same or differently, matching the keying scheme. Stock keying options cover KA, KD, and KDMKD, so projects can have all locks keyed alike, all keyed different, or keyed different with a master key option to match access policies. Supplied cams for both overlay and flush construction mean an installer can address different cabinet conditions on the same job with the same core lock body and simply choose the appropriate cam shape and extension.

Common Questions About This Bright Nickel Cam Lock

Select This Cam Lock For Matching Cabinet Jobs

The CompX National disc tumbler cam lock in bright nickel with a 1-3/16 inch cylinder, C8053-C346A-14A, offers cams for both lipped or overlay and flush construction, so one lock family can serve varied cabinet layouts. With operation suited to drawers plus right-hand and left-hand doors, it supports consistent hardware specification across projects. Choose this cam lock when cylinder length, 90 degree throw, and defined cam extensions need to align with your cabinet front and frame builds.