CompX National Disc Tumbler Cam Lock, 1-7/16" Cylinder with 90 Degree CW Rotation, 3/4" Mounting Hole C8055-C390A-14A

CompX National Disc Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets

CompX National disc tumbler cam lock is a cam lock designed for securing drawers and right-hand or left-hand doors where a compact lock body is needed. The 1-7/16 inch cylinder length provides reach through thicker fronts, which supports drawer and cabinet layouts where the lock core must extend through the material. The 3/4 inch mounting hole spec ties directly to standard drilled lock holes, so boring operations and layout can follow common casework dimensions. Bright nickel finish presents a clean metal appearance that coordinates with typical cabinet hardware. The 90 degree CW rotation works with the supplied stop washer, so the cam turns a quarter turn to lock or unlock, which suits simple latch engagement without over-travel. The disc tumbler construction gives a keyed locking action, which allows keyed control of access on job sites or in finished installations.

Key Cam Lock Details That Support Your Build

• The 1-7/16 inch cylinder length lets the lock body span the front material, which helps when routing or boring through thicker drawer or door fronts in cabinet work.
• The 3/4 inch mounting hole dimension matches common lock boring tools, so shop processes stay consistent between different cabinet runs and repetitive installations.
• The 90 degree CW rotation with the stop washer limits travel to a quarter turn, which helps align the cam with strikes or cabinet frames without extra adjustment steps.
• The bright nickel finish gives the lock a metal surface that visually matches other bright cabinet components, which supports a coordinated hardware look on visible fronts.
• Stock keying options KA, KD, and KDMKD define how locks are keyed, which lets projects match all locks, vary locks, or add master keying where key control is part of the requirement.

Cam Lock Mounting And Front Thickness Fit

This cam lock is built for a 3/4 inch mounting hole, so drilling operations follow a single bit size through wood or panel fronts. The cylinder length works with overlay applications where the combined thickness of front and frame cannot exceed the listed cylinder length, so overlay cabinet fronts sit properly while the cam still engages behind the frame. For overlay setups using a 3/4 inch front and 3/4 inch frame, the product data specifies using the NLC8053 lock and NLC7014-2C cam, which directs projects with heavier overlays toward parts designed for that combined thickness. This keeps the locking point positioned where the cam can catch the back side of the cabinet member.

Where This Bright Nickel Cam Lock Fits Best

Using The Cam Lock On Drawers And Doors

This bright nickel cam lock is specified for drawers and for right-hand or left-hand doors, so one lock style serves multiple cabinet orientations. That flexibility means a shop can standardize on a single cylinder length and mounting hole when laying out casework. Cams are supplied for lipped or overlay construction using a straight cam with 1-1/2 inch extension, so the locking arm reaches past a projecting front. For flush construction a formed cam with 1-1/8 inch extension and 11/32 inch offset is supplied, so the cam steps behind a flush frame. That offset helps the cam clear the front edge and catch the mating surface, which matters when setting strike locations and boring positions in face-frame or flush-panel cabinets.

Details That Help Lock Function And Key Control

The 90 degree CW rotation, controlled by the stop washer, turns the cam through a tight quarter turn, which gives a predictable throw for aligning with strikes or frames. Key removable in both locked and unlocked positions allows the user to take the key out when the cabinet is open or secured, which supports different key-control routines on site or in shops. The lock is supplied with two keys, which provides immediate keyed access without separate keying steps. A trim washer supports finishing the front hole, while the spur washer for wood and mounting nut secure the cylinder from the rear, locking it into a wood front. Two cams are supplied so the installer can select straight or formed geometry to match construction style, which simplifies adapting one lock body to varied cabinet builds. Unassembled REMOVACORE versions of this lock are available, which ties this configuration to a broader removable-core system under the same series.

Common Questions About This Cam Lock Setup

Selecting This Cam Lock For Your Next Run

This CompX National disc tumbler cam lock pairs a 1-7/16 inch cylinder and 3/4 inch mounting hole with cams for lipped, overlay, or flush construction, so cabinet and drawer projects can share one lock platform. The bright nickel finish supports visible cabinet locations where hardware appearance matters. With defined 90 degree CW rotation and key removable in locked and unlocked positions, this model fits applications needing controlled access without complex mechanisms. For projects matching these dimensions and construction styles, this C8055-C390A-14A bright nickel cam lock is a practical choice to specify and repeat across multiple jobs.