700 Schlage C Keyway Pin Tumbler Deadbolt Drawer Lock, Bright Brass, Keyed to Alike #102, Cylinder Length 1-1/8"

Schlage C Keyway Deadbolt Drawer Lock Use

Schlage C keyway deadbolt drawer lock from Olympus Lock is a pin tumbler deadbolt drawer lock built for drawer security where a Schlage C keyway is required. The 1-1/8 inch cylinder length provides a defined reach from the lock face, which helps installers match the lock depth to common drawer and panel thicknesses in cabinetry. The bright brass finish delivers a traditional brass look, which supports visual coordination with other bright brass hardware on the same fixture or workspace. The body made from zinc die cast pairs with a solid brass cylinder, giving the lock a metal construction at both the housing and cylinder that suits typical commercial and shop environments. As a deadbolt-style drawer lock in the deadbolt locks product class, it extends a solid bolt rather than a spring latch, which helps hold drawers in position when locked.

Key Working Details For Installers And Shops

• The Schlage C keyway design allows this lock to be keyed together with other Schlage C keyway locks, which lets shops and facilities set up groups of drawers and doors on a common key system.
• The KA102 keyed alike setup uses key code 102 so multiple 700 Schlage C keyway pin tumbler deadbolt drawer locks can share the same key pattern, which helps simplify key management across several drawers.
• The cylinder length of 1-1/8 inch defines the barrel reach through the drawer or door material, which supports planning for drawer front thicknesses and lock positioning during layout.
• The cylinder is solid brass while the body is zinc die cast, so the internal key cylinder and external lock housing each use a dedicated metal material that suits normal cabinet construction conditions.
• The bright brass finish on the lock provides a consistent brass appearance at the drawer front, which helps coordinate visually with bright brass pulls, hinges, and other visible hardware in the same area.
• The deadbolt lock design in the deadbolt locks category engages with a bar strike, which gives a positive bolt engagement point at the cabinet frame or panel.

Installation And Re-Keying Details That Matter

The re-keyable design uses a set screw cylinder release mechanism, which lets locksmiths and maintenance teams remove the cylinder for re-keying without changing the entire lock body. The standard function locks are non-handed, so the same model can be used on left-hand or right-hand drawer layouts without changing part numbers. The lock passed ANSI/BHMA A156.11 Grade 1 performance requirements, which signals that it has been tested to a high performance standard within that locking hardware category. Key removable in either the locked or unlocked position allows users to remove the key after locking or after unlocking, which provides flexibility in how drawers are managed during normal operations.

Deadbolt Drawer Lock Use And Performance Context

Where This Schlage C Drawer Lock Fits Best

The 700 Schlage C keyway pin tumbler deadbolt drawer lock functions as a drawer-focused deadbolt lock in the locks and latches deadbolt locks category, so it suits applications where a deadbolt action is preferred over a spring latch. The 1-1/8 inch cylinder length works with drawer fronts and cabinet materials where this barrel depth aligns with the required backset and reach to a bar strike on the frame. As a Schlage C keyway product that can be keyed together with other Schlage C keyway locks, it fits projects where existing or planned Schlage C key systems are in place across multiple lock points.

The lock will accept other manufacturer Schlage compatible key-in-knob cylinders, which allows facilities already using Schlage compatible key-in-knob cylinders to coordinate key systems across different lock types. The bright brass finish supports use on casework and cabinetry where bright brass is already the selected hardware finish, so visual alignment with existing pulls and hinges is maintained. Because the standard function locks are non-handed, one model handles a range of drawer orientations in banks of casework without separate left and right versions.

Why These Lock Details Support Repeatable Results

The ability to be keyed together with other Schlage C keyway locks means installers can extend a single key system across new and existing drawers, which reduces the number of unique key patterns that need to be tracked. The KA102 keyed alike configuration allows multiple locks on a job to share key code 102, which streamlines deployment in offices, shops, or institutional casework where users expect one key for several drawers.

The set screw cylinder release mechanism that makes the lock easily re-keyable permits cylinder changes while retaining the mounted body, which reduces disruption to cabinetry during re-key events. Passing ANSI/BHMA A156.11 Grade 1 performance requirements indicates the lock has been evaluated to a recognized performance benchmark, which supports specifying it where Grade 1 performance is called out in project documentation.

The combination of a zinc die cast body and solid brass cylinder gives the lock a metal construction focused on both the housing and the key cylinder, which suits repeated daily locking cycles in commercial or workshop environments. Key removable in the locked or unlocked position offers flexibility for users who either leave keys with supervisors after unlocking or carry the same key for both locking and unlocking during shift changes.

Common Questions About This Drawer Deadbolt Lock

Selecting This Lock For Schlage C Keyed Drawers

The 700 Schlage C keyway pin tumbler deadbolt drawer lock in bright brass combines a 1-1/8 inch cylinder length, Schlage C keyway, and KA102 keyed alike setup for drawer applications. For projects built around Schlage C key systems that need Grade 1 performance per ANSI/BHMA A156.11, this Olympus Lock, Inc. model 700S-US3-102 provides a deadbolt drawer solution that matches those requirements and supports coordinated key control across multiple lock points.