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Tight-Hold Keyed Cam Locks
Ideal for high-vibration environments, these locks create a tighter hold than standard cam locks. Also known as compression cam locks, a quarter turn secures the door, then another quarter turn creates light compression that reduces vibration. Instead of a traditional cam, these locks have a roller cam that minimizes friction, making doors easy to open and close. The cam rotates smoothly across the frame as you twist the handle, so it won't scrape paint or metal chips off that can damage sensitive electronics inside the enclosure.
A gasket and cylinder cover block water, dust, and dirt. This prevents internal damage to the lock itself and helps you maintain an enclosure's IP rating.
These locks are keyed differently, so they're good when you need locks that open with different keys. They mount in an irregular installation hole.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Roller Cam | For Cutout | ||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Head Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Max. Clamping Force, lbs. | For Use On | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Chrome-Plated Zinc—Polished | |||||||||||||
Half-Turn Clockwise to Open | |||||||||||||
3/32" | 2 9/32" | 1 7/16" | 3 1/8" | 2 5/16" | 1" | 2 7/16" | 2 15/32" | Yes | 290 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | IP65 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Tight-Hold Square-Drive Cam Locks
Also known as compression cam locks, these locks create a tighter hold than a traditional cam lock, making them useful for doors that have a seal. Turn the head a quarter turn to lock, then turn it another quarter turn to create compression and minimize rattling from vibration.
All of these locks open with a square key, so they're more secure than locks that open with a hex or slotted driver yet still match a common keying system for industrial enclosures and other machinery. They have a concealed design to stop others from tampering with them using pliers.
Locks with a fixed latching distance are best when you know the precise distance you need. Since you won’t have to adjust the cam into position, these are faster to install than those with an adjustable latching distance.
Locks with a roller cam rotate more smoothly than those with straight and offset cams, making them easier to open and close. The cam won't scrape paint or metal chips off the frame that can damage sensitive electronics inside the enclosure. These locks are flush with the surface, so you won’t bump into or catch clothes on them.
IP or NEMA-rated locks have a seal or gasket that helps keep dust and water from entering the lock. This helps you maintain your sealed enclosure's IP or NEMA rating.
For locks with mounting holes, the installation hole can be made with a round hole instead of the irregularly shaped standard cam hole. This is especially helpful if the material of the door is difficult to cut or part of an existing structure. Push the lock into your through hole and secure it with fasteners so it won’t rotate as you turn the head.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Roller Cam | Mounting Plate | Mounting Holes | Keys | |||||||||||||||
Style | Latching Distance | Square Size, mm | For Through Hole Dia. | Head Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | No. of | Dia., mm | Ctr.-to-Ctr. | Max. Clamping Force, lbs. | No. of Keys Included | Environmental Rating | Each | Each | ||
Chrome-Plated Zinc—Polished | ||||||||||||||||||
Quarter-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | ||||||||||||||||||
C | 13/16" | 8 | 7/8" | 7/8" | 9/16" | 31/32" | 2 3/4" | 3 1/8" | 3 | 6.5 | 2 1/16", 2 3/16" | 290 | 0 | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Hex-Drive Cam Locks
For a simplified keying system, these cam locks open with a hex key (not included).
Locks with a fixed latching distance are best when you know the precise distance you need. Since you won’t have to adjust the cam into position, they’re faster to install than locks with an adjustable latching distance. Those with offset or roller cams come with multiple cams to accommodate different latching distances.
Locks with a roller or protected cam rotate more smoothly than those with other straight and offset cams, making them easier to open and close. The cam won't scrape paint or metal chips off the frame that can damage items in the enclosure. The roller cam also compresses a bit to help minimize rattling from vibration.
IP or NEMA rated locks have a gasket that keeps dust and water from getting in through the lock. IP65 rated locks seal out water from low-pressure washdowns.
EN 45545 rated locks meet flammability standards.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Roller Cam | ||||||||||||||
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Style | For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | Hex Size, mm | For Through Hole Dia. | Head Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Opens With | For Use On | Specifications Met | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Black Powder-Coated Zinc | ||||||||||||||
Quarter-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | ||||||||||||||
D | 1/4" | 5/8", 1 1/64", 1 27/64" | 8 | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 1 29/32" | 11/16" | Yes | Hex Key | Metal, Plastic, Wood | EN 45545 | IP65, NEMA 4 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Chrome-Plated Zinc—Polished | ||||||||||||||
Quarter-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | ||||||||||||||
D | 1/4" | 5/8", 1 1/64", 1 27/64" | 8 | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 1 29/32" | 11/16" | Yes | Hex Key | Metal, Plastic, Wood | EN 45545 | IP65, NEMA 4 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Tight-Hold Triangle-Drive Cam Locks
Also known as compression cam locks, these locks create a tighter hold than a traditional cam lock, making them useful for doors that have a seal. Turn the head a quarter turn to lock, then turn it another quarter turn to create compression and minimize rattling from vibration. All of these locks open with a triangle key, so they're more secure than locks that open with a hex or slotted driver yet still match a common keying system for industrial enclosures and other machinery.
Locks with a fixed latching distance are best when you know the precise distance you need. Since you won’t have to adjust the cam into position, these are faster to install than those with an adjustable latching distance.
Locks with a roller cam rotate more smoothly than those with straight and offset cams, making them easier to open and close. The cam won't scrape paint or metal chips off the frame that can damage sensitive electronics inside the enclosure. These locks are flush with the surface, so you won’t bump into or catch clothes on them.
For locks with mounting holes, the installation hole can be made with a round hole instead of the irregularly shaped standard cam hole. This is especially helpful if the material of the door is difficult to cut or part of an existing structure. Push the lock into your through hole and secure it with fasteners so it won’t rotate as you turn the head.
IP or NEMA rated locks have a gasket that helps keep dust and water from washdowns or brief submersions from entering through the lock. This helps you maintain your sealed enclosure's IP or NEMA rating.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Locks | ||||||||||||||||
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Roller Cam | Mounting Holes | Keys | ||||||||||||||
Latching Distance | Triangle Size, mm | For Through Hole Dia. | Head Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | No. of | Dia., mm | Ctr.-to-Ctr. | No. of Keys Included | Environmental Rating | Each | Each | |||
Chrome-Plated Zinc—Polished | ||||||||||||||||
Quarter-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | ||||||||||||||||
C | 13/16" | 7 | 7/8" | 7/8" | 9/16" | 31/32" | Yes | 3 | 6.5 | 2 1/16", 2 3/16" | 0 | IP65 | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Tight-Hold Two-Way-Drive Cam Locks
Also known as compression cam locks, these locks create a tighter hold than traditional cam locks, making them useful for doors that have a seal. Turn the head a quarter turn to lock, then turn it another quarter turn to create compression and minimize rattling from vibration. All of these locks open with a two-way key (sold separately). Also known as a double-bit key, it matches a keying system that’s common for industrial enclosures and other machinery but is more secure than a hex key or screwdriver. These locks also have a flat, concealed design that stops others from tampering with them using pliers.
Locks with a fixed latching distance are best when you know the precise distance you need. Since you won’t have to adjust the cam into position, they’re faster to install than locks with an adjustable latching distance. Locks with a roller cam rotate more smoothly than those with straight and offset cams, making them easier to open and close. The cam won’t scratch or chip surfaces to protect electronics inside from paint or metal chips. These locks are flush with the surface, so they won’t catch on anything that passes by. Their installation hole can be made with a round hole instead of the irregularly shaped standard cam hole. This is especially helpful if the material of the door is difficult to cut or part of an existing structure.
All have a gasket that seals out dust and water from washdowns, so they won’t get into your enclosure through the lock. This helps you maintain your sealed enclosure’s IP or NEMA rating.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Roller Cam | Mounting Plate | Mounting Holes | |||||||||||
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Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Head Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Screw Size | No. of | Dia., mm | Ctr.-to-Ctr. | Environmental Rating | Each | |
3 mm Key Size | |||||||||||||
Chrome-Plated Zinc—Polished | |||||||||||||
Half-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | |||||||||||||
13/16" | 7/8" | 7/8" | 9/16" | 31/32" | 2 3/4" | 3 1/8" | M6 | 3 | 6.5 | 2 1/16", 2 3/16" | IP65 | 0000000 | 000000 |
5 mm Key Size | |||||||||||||
Chrome-Plated Zinc—Polished | |||||||||||||
Half-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | |||||||||||||
13/16" | 7/8" | 7/8" | 9/16" | 31/32" | 2 3/4" | 3 1/8" | M6 | 3 | 6.5 | 2 1/16", 2 3/16" | IP65 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Washdown L-Handle Cam Latches
Stop water from getting into your enclosure through the latch during low-pressure washdowns. These latches have a gasket that helps maintain your sealed enclosure's IP65 or NEMA rating. Also known as quarter-turn latches, they have a cam that turns 90° to hold your enclosure shut. Select the turn direction when mounting the cam. All come with multiple cams to accommodate different latching distances.
Latches with roller cams reduce friction to make doors easier to open and close than latches with standard cams. The cam rotates smoothly across your frame as you twist the handle. Thanks to this smooth rotation, the roller cam won't scrape paint or metal chips off and into your enclosure where they can damage sensitive electronics. They also create light compression to eliminate vibration and rattling when in use.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Handle | Roller Cam | |||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | For Use On | Environmental Rating | Each | |
Black Powder-Coated Zinc | ||||||||||||
7/32" | 5/8", 1", 1 13/32" | 7/8" | 4 3/8" | 31/32" | 1 3/8" | 1 7/8" | 5/8" | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | IP65, NEMA 4 | 000000 | 000000 |
Chrome-Plated Zinc—Polished | ||||||||||||
7/32" | 5/8", 1", 1 13/32" | 7/8" | 4 3/8" | 31/32" | 1 3/8" | 1 7/8" | 5/8" | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | IP65, NEMA 4 | 000000 | 00000 |