CompX National Pin Tumbler Cam Lock, 1-7/16" Cylinder with 3/4" Mounting Hole, Dull Chrome C8106-101-26D

CompX National Pin Tumbler Cam Lock For Cabinets

CompX National pin tumbler cam lock gives you keyed cylinder security in a compact format that suits cabinet work where controlled access matters. The 1-7/16 inch cylinder length reaches through typical cabinet materials so the lock engages reliably at the front face, which matters when you need a positive lock point without reworking standard door or drawer construction. A 3/4 inch mounting hole matches common cabinet boring setups, so the lock body seats accurately and stays aligned during daily use. The C8106-101-26D cam lock design focuses on keyed control, so drawers and doors stay secured until the key is used. The pin tumbler mechanism works with D4291 key blanks, which lets you organize keying across multiple locks on the same key system when that is part of the project plan.

Key Cam Lock Details That Support Cabinet Work

• 1-7/16 inch cylinder length reaches through standard cabinet materials, so the lock face sits correctly on flush cabinet construction and the cam has full engagement on the interior side.
• 3/4 inch mounting hole dimension matches a straightforward boring operation, so installers can drill a clean, single hole and seat the lock body without extra shaping or slotting steps.
• 90 degree clockwise and counterclockwise rotation gives a quarter-turn throw in either direction, so you can position the cam to catch strikes or frames arranged at different orientations.
• Design for flush cabinet construction means the lock is suited to doors and drawers where the front is even with the cabinet face, so the cam lines up with interior strikes without spacers.
• Dull chrome finish presents a satin chrome appearance on the visible face, so the lock coordinates with other satin chrome cabinet hardware in the same installation run.

Cam Lock Mounting And Key Operation Details

This cam lock uses a 3/4 inch mounting hole as its primary interface, so once the hole is bored the cylinder body centers in the opening and tightens from the rear. The C8106 cam lock configuration is stated for flush cabinet construction, so on those projects the 1-7/16 inch cylinder length places the cam behind the door or drawer panel where it can catch the mating part. The operation is a 90 degree cam turn, so only a quarter-turn is needed to move between locked and unlocked positions. The key is removable in both locked and unlocked positions, which allows installers or facility managers to leave the cylinder without a key hanging while still retaining the chosen position.

Using This Cam Lock In Drawer And Door Projects

Application On Drawers And Cabinet Doors

The stated application for this CompX National pin tumbler cam lock covers drawers and right hand or left hand doors, so the same C8106-101-26D part number serves multiple cabinet conditions. This versatility matters when a project blends drawers with hinged doors, because one lock family handles different front types without changing the basic prep. The lock is for flush mount construction, so drawer fronts and doors that sit even with the cabinet face place the cylinder correctly for cam alignment. On drawers, the 1-7/16 inch cylinder length spans the front thickness so the internal cam can rotate behind the front and catch the cabinet structure. On right hand and left hand doors, the 90 degree clockwise and counterclockwise rotation means the cam travel direction can align with the strike location regardless of hinge side, which supports consistent keying on a run of mixed doors.

Keying, Rotation, And System Coordination

The pin tumbler mechanism on this cam lock is designed to key together with all other pin tumbler locks using the D4291 key blank, which allows a keyed system where one key pattern operates multiple locks on the same project. That detail matters when casework, cabinet doors, and drawers all need a coordinated key plan instead of separate keys for each opening. The product is available keyed alike 101 code, so multiple C8106-101-26D locks using that code work from the same key pattern in a installation that calls for common access. Master keying to GM1 is supported, so another level of access control can be built where a master key pattern opens multiple individual key codes. The 90 degree cam turn, combined with key removable in both locked and unlocked positions, lets a user rotate to the desired position, remove the key, and leave the hardware either securing the opening or holding it ready for regular access.

Common Questions About The C8106-101-26D Cam Lock

Selecting This Cam Lock For Cabinet Projects

The CompX National pin tumbler cam lock with dull chrome finish, 1-7/16 inch cylinder length, and 3/4 inch mounting hole gives a defined solution for drawers and right or left hand doors in flush cabinet construction. The 90 degree cam rotation, key removable in both locked and unlocked positions, and system keying options using the D4291 key blank support organized, repeatable installations across multiple openings. For projects calling for keyed alike 101 code or integration into a GM1 master keyed layout, the C8106-101-26D cam lock provides those stated keying patterns in one consistent cam lock format ready to be specified where cabinet security and keyed control are required.