Description
CompX National Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets
CompX National disc tumbler cam lock provides keyed security for drawers and cabinet doors using a compact cylinder and cam, so you can lock common woodworking casework with a simple quarter-turn. The 1-3/16 inch cylinder length supports applications where the combined thickness of the front and frame must not exceed that length, which helps match the lock body to typical cabinet material stacks. Antique brass finish gives the lock a specific visual match to traditional or warm-toned hardware suites, which helps keep visible lock faces consistent across a project. The lock uses a 90 degree clockwise rotation, so installers get a clear, repeatable motion from unlocked to locked, which simplifies explaining operation to end users.
Key Cam Lock Details That Support Cabinet Work
- The cylinder length is 1-3/16 inch, which sets the maximum combined thickness of front and frame for overlay applications, helping you choose cases where the lock body will seat correctly.
- The cam rotates 90 degrees clockwise, giving a short, controlled turn from locked to unlocked, which is useful where space behind the panel is limited.
- The design serves drawers as well as right-hand or left-hand doors, letting one lock family cover multiple door swings and pull directions in the same installation.
- Cams are supplied for lipped or overlay construction using a straight cam with 1-1/2 inch extension, which helps reach behind an overlay front to engage the strike area.
- Cams are also supplied for flush construction using a formed cam with 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset, which positions the contact point correctly for inset fronts.
Cam Lock Fit, Cylinder Length, And Rotation Use
The 1-3/16 inch cylinder dimension defines where this cam lock fits in overlay work, since the combined thickness of front and frame cannot exceed that length in those applications. The specified 90 degree clockwise rotation gives a single quarter-turn stroke, which helps align the cam with strikes or keeper edges without over-travel. Antique brass finish on the cylinder face and trim coordinates with matching furniture or cabinet hardware where a warmer tone is selected. The lock is part of the CompX National cam locks line, tying into standard cabinet and fixture security layouts used in woodworking projects.
Using This C8053-C420A-4G Cam Lock In Projects
Where This Antique Brass Cam Lock Is Applied
This CompX National cam lock is for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so it can be used across a bank of casework where some openings slide and others swing. In lipped or overlay construction, the straight cam with 1-1/2 inch extension reaches past the lip or overlay, letting the cam catch behind the cabinet front. In flush construction, the formed cam with 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset moves the locking point inward, aligning with an inset door or drawer front. The 1-3/16 inch cylinder length works with overlay fronts and frames whose combined thickness does not exceed that length, giving installers a clear boundary for layout in thicker material combinations.
Details That Support Repeatable Locking Performance
The 90 degree clockwise cam rotation provides a consistent quarter-turn from unlocked to locked, so the cam lines up predictably with strikes, reducing the chance of partial engagement. Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions allows the user to take the key out after locking or leave the lock open without a key hanging, which can matter for workflow at service counters or display cabinets. Stock keying options KA, KD, and KDMKD define whether groups of locks are keyed alike, all keyed different without master operation, or keyed different with a master key that will operate them, which lets projects standardize or segment access. REMOVACORE versions of this lock are available, providing a removable core format under the same general lock style for projects using that system.
Common Questions About This Antique Brass Cam Lock
What cylinder length does the C8053-C420A-4G cam lock use?
The CompX National disc tumbler cam lock has a 1-3/16 inch cylinder, which sets the available front and frame thickness in overlay applications so the body can clamp and operate correctly.
How far does the straight cam extend on overlay installations?
The straight cam has a 1-1/2 inch extension, giving reach behind lipped or overlay fronts so the cam can engage a keeper or cabinet edge beyond the door or drawer face.
How is this cam lock used on flush or inset construction?
For flush construction, the lock uses a formed cam with 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset, which positions the locking point to line up with inset doors or drawers.
What rotation does this CompX National cam lock use?
The C8053-C420A-4G cam lock has 90 degree clockwise rotation, giving a quarter-turn motion between locked and unlocked that helps with predictable cam alignment.
Where can this cam lock be installed on casework?
This CompX National disc tumbler cam lock is specified for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so it fits a range of cabinet and furniture openings.
What keying options are available for this cam lock?
Stock keying options are KA for all keyed alike without master operation, KD for all keyed different without master operation, and KDMKD for keyed different with a master key.
Selecting This Cam Lock For Cabinet Projects
This CompX National disc tumbler cam lock with 1-3/16 inch cylinder, 90 degree clockwise rotation, and antique brass finish ties into typical cabinet layouts for drawers and doors. Matching extension and offset cam options support both overlay and flush construction, so you can align the lock choice with casework style on each project.
