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

CompX National Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets

CompX National disc tumbler cam lock gives you a keyed security point for drawers and doors using a compact cylinder. The bright nickel finish provides a clean, finished appearance that works well on visible cabinet faces in woodworking applications. The 1-3/16 inch cylinder length sets the front-to-frame thickness this lock will handle in overlay applications, which guides material choices during layout. This C8053-KD-14A model is part of the CompX National cam lock family, so it fits common cabinet lock cutouts in many shop-built and manufactured casework layouts. Stock keying for KD means each lock is keyed different, which separates access between multiple cabinets when several units are used on a job. Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions allows the key to be taken out after locking or after opening, which supports different key control preferences on site.

Key Lock Details That Support Cabinet Work

• The 1-3/16 inch cylinder length defines how much material thickness the cam lock can bridge in overlay situations, which affects how it seats through the front and frame during installation.
• Bright nickel finish on the cam lock body presents a uniform metal look at the face of drawers and doors, which helps match other bright cabinet hardware in commercial or residential projects.
• Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions provides flexibility in how the key is managed, which is useful where some users carry keys and others leave them nearby after locking.
• C8053-KD-14A stock keying is keyed different, so each lock uses a different key number, which separates access when multiple cam locks are installed in the same area.
• Disc tumbler cam lock construction offers a compact locking mechanism in a small cylinder, which suits tight cabinet spaces where larger lock bodies would interfere with drawer boxes or shelves.

Installation And Cam Options For Cabinet Fit

Each C8053-KD-14A lock is designed so the cam can turn 90 degrees, which defines the rotation needed to engage and release the strike or frame. That 90-degree turn works for both drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors, giving layout flexibility without changing the lock body. The lock is specified with cams for lipped or overlay construction using a straight cam with a 1-1/2 inch extension, which reaches behind an overlay front. A formed cam with 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset is specified for flush construction, so the offset helps the cam line up with the frame behind a flush front. For overlay applications, the combined thickness of the front and frame cannot exceed the 1-3/16 inch cylinder length, which is important when selecting panel and frame stock.

Using This Cam Lock In Cabinet And Casework Jobs

Where The C8053-KD-14A Cam Lock Is Applied

This CompX National disc tumbler cam lock is specified for drawers, which makes it suitable where a simple quarter-turn lock is needed on storage pullouts. It is also specified for right-hand or left-hand doors, so the same lock body works across swing directions on hinged cabinet doors. For lipped or overlay construction, the straight cam with 1-1/2 inch extension is specified, allowing the cam to reach behind the lip created by the applied front. On flush construction, the formed cam with 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset is specified, so the offset helps position the locking point closer to the frame. REMOVACORE versions of this lock are available, indicating that the core can be swapped in those models for projects that use removable core systems.

Why These Locking Details Matter On The Job

The 90-degree cam turn simplifies layout because the locking action is a simple quarter turn from open to locked, which suits common knob or key orientations on cabinet fronts. Having specified cams for both lipped/overlay and flush construction means the same lock family can follow different cabinet construction styles on one project. The cylinder length limit for overlay applications ties directly to combined front and frame thickness, so using the 1-3/16 inch dimension avoids interference that could prevent the lock from clamping securely. Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions supports different operating routines, such as leaving the lock open without a key hanging or removing the key after locking for controlled access. Keyed different stock keying on the C8053-KD-14A helps separate access to individual units, which matters in applications where each cabinet or drawer should have its own key pattern. The CompX National brand and defined manufacturer part number C8053-KD-14A provide a clear reference when matching existing hardware or specifying the same lock across multiple cabinet runs.

Common Questions About The C8053-KD-14A Cam Lock

Selecting This Cam Lock For Your Cabinet Project

The C8053-KD-14A CompX National disc tumbler cam lock brings a 1-3/16 inch bright nickel cylinder, 90-degree cam rotation, and keyed-different setup to drawers and doors. When the project calls for a compact cam lock that covers both overlay and flush construction with defined cam extensions and offsets, this model gives clear dimensions to design around. Add it to your Wurth Baer Supply order when you need a cam lock that aligns with these specific cylinder, keying, and cabinet construction details.