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Cam Locks  

Cam Locks

Use letter "G" or "H" to designate the required cam offset in or out. Use the letter "D" to designate the length of either a straight or offset cam or a hook-type cam.

Cam Locks/Cabinet Locks

The above drawings indicate standard key and cam rotation for "Drawer" and right and left hand "Door" locks. A 90° turn normally provides for the key to be removed in the locked position only, and the 180° turn provides for the key to be removed when locked or unlocked. Locks can be furnished with a 90° turn, key withdrawing in both locked and unlocked positions.

Cam/Cabinet Locks

Recommended Application Hole Sizes
Fig. 6 ­
For all 180° turn locks. For all 90° turn locks with key withdrawal in locked position only. For type "E", "F" & "G" mechanism 90° turn locks, with key withdrawal in locked and unlocked positions.
Fig. 7 ­ For all 90° turn locks with key withdrawal in locked and unlocked positions. (Except "E", "F" & "G" mechanism locks.)

Cabinet Locks

Finishes
are a very important part of quality hardware, and we take great pride in the high standard of our lock finishes. Bright Nickel is standard unless otherwise noted.
Standard Finishes Bright Brass US3, Satin Brass US4, Bright Nickel US14, Satin Nickel US15, Bright Chrome US26, Satin Chrome US26D.
Inquire About Our Special Finishes Old English US8, Statuary Bronze US20, Black US18.

Ordering Instructions for Cam Locks
1.
Lock model number ­ indicates mechanism type and cylinder length ­ "B" dimension.
2. "D" dimension ­ cam length. (See fig. 2) standard straight cam "D" lengths are: 7/8", 1", 1-1/8", 1-1/4", 1-3/8" and 1-1/2".
3. "G" or "H" dimension ­ cam offset (See fig.1).
4. Locked cam position ­ 0°, 90°, or 270° (see fig. 3, 4, and 5).
5. Determine cam rotation ­ 90° or 180°.
6. Number of keys required.
7. Determine key change specification ­ keyed alike, keyed different, master keyed, etc.
8. Determine whether or not key number is to be put on the lock. (Plug face, barrel flat, or cam).
9. Lock finish ­ (see above).
10. If assembly "speed clip" is required instead of nut mounting, specify the thickness of the metal panel on which the lock is to be assembled. (See fig. 8).
Note: For keyway and tumbler mechanism descriptions refer to pages 62, 115 and 116.
Cabinet Locks

 

Cam Locks

The above drawings illustrate standard key rotation for "Drawer" and right and left hand "Door" locks. A 180° key turn provides for the key to be withdrawn in the locked and unlocked position. A turn of 90° or 135° provides that the key be withdrawn in the locked position only.

Finishes: Finishes are a very important part of quality hardware, and we take particular pride in the high standard of our lock finishes.
Standard Finishes: Bright Brass US3, Satin Brass US4, Bright Nickel US14, Satin Nickel US15, Bright Chrome US26, Satin Chrome US26D.
Inquire About Our Special Finishes: Old English US8, Statuary Bronze US20, Black US18.

Order Instructions For Cabinet Locks:
1. Lock model number ­ Indicates mechanism type, lock body style and size.
2. Key rotation ­ Drawer: See Fig.9, Door: See Figs. 10 &11.
3. Key Withdrawal Positions ­ When locked and unlocked (0° & 180°) or when locked only (0°).
4. Number of keys required.
5. Key change specification ­ Keyed alike, keyed different, master keyed, etc.
6. Whether or not key number is to be put on the lock. (Plug face or back plate).
7. Lock finish (see "Finishes").

 

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