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About Cam Latches and Locks

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold L-Handle Cam Latches

Also known as compression cam latches, these reach full compression when you lift the handle, turn it a quarter-turn, and then push it down for a tight hold. They’re often used for securing cabinet doors and file drawers.

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold
Paddle-Handle Cam Latches

Also known as compression cam latches, these reach full compression when you lift the handle, turn it a quarter-turn, and then push it down for a secure hold. Fold the paddle handle into the recess to keep it out of the way when not in use.

Swing-Handle Cam Latches

Raise the handle and it swings smoothly for easy latching and unlatching.

Washdown Swing-Handle Cam Latches

Often installed on sealed server cabinets and electrical panels, these latches have a gasket that prevents water, dust, and dirt from getting through the latch. Lift their handle and it swings smoothly to latch and unlatch the door.

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold
Recessed T-Handle Cam Latches

Fold the handle into the recess to stay out of the way when not in use. Also known as compression cam latches, they create a tighter hold than traditional cam latches, making them useful for doors that have a seal.

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold T-Handle Cam Latches

Lift the handle and turn it a quarter-turn to latch, then push it down for a tight hold that resists vibration.

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold L-Handle
Padlockable Cam Latches

For a secure hold, lift the handle, turn it a quarter-turn to close, and then push it down to reach full compression. 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.

Washdown Swing-Handle Padlockable Cam Latches

Multiple gaskets help keep dust and high-pressure washdowns from entering through these latches. This helps you maintain your sealed enclosure's IP or NEMA rating. Often installed on server cabinets and electrical panels, these latches have a handle that swings smoothly when you lift it to latch and unlatch the door.

Swing-Handle Two-Way-Drive
Padlockable Cam Locks

For a simple yet secure keying system, these locks open with a two-way key (sold separately), also called a double-bit key. Often installed on server cabinets and electrical panels, they have a handle that swings smoothly when you lift it to latch and unlatch the door. Add a padlock for extra security.

Washdown Swing-Handle Keyed
Alike Padlockable Cam Locks

Help keep your sealed enclosure's contents safe from dust and water damage—these locks help maintain an enclosure's IP or NEMA rating for low- or high-pressure washdowns. Often installed on electrical panels, these locks have a handle that swings smoothly when you lift it to latch and unlatch the door.

Swing-Handle Hex-Drive Padlockable Cam Locks

Open and close these locks with a hex key (not included) for an uncomplicated keying system. Often installed on server cabinets and electrical panels, they have a handle that swings smoothly when you lift it to latch and unlatch the door. Add a padlock for extra security.

Swing-Handle Triangle-Drive
Padlockable Cam Locks

Open these locks with a triangle key (sold separately)—it’s more secure than a hex key or screwdriver. Often installed on server cabinets and electrical panels, these locks have a handle that swings smoothly when you lift it to latch and unlatch the door. Add a padlock for extra security.

Swing-Handle Slotted-Drive Padlockable Cam Locks

A slotted screwdriver opens and closes these locks, so you can avoid a complicated keying system. Often installed on server cabinets and electrical panels, they have a handle that swings smoothly when you lift it to latch and unlatch the door. Add a padlock for extra security.

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold
Paddle-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Also known as compression cam locks, these reach full compression when you lift the handle, turn it a quarter-turn, and then push it down for a secure hold.

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold Recessed
T-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

For a secure hold, lift the handle, turn it a quarter-turn to close, and then push it down into the recess to create compression and minimize rattling from vibration. 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.

Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold
T-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Lift the handle and turn it a quarter-turn to close, then push it down to reach full compression for a secure hold. Also known as compression cam locks, these locks create a tighter hold than standard cam locks on cabinet doors and file drawers in high-vibration environments, making them useful for doors that have a seal.

Pry-Resistant Swing-Handle
Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Stop burglars from breaking in with saws, screwdrivers, pliers, and other common tools—these locks meet RC2 security standards. Often installed on server cabinets and electrical panels, they have a handle that swings smoothly when you lift it to latch and unlatch the door.

Swing-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Often installed on server cabinets and electrical panels, these locks have a handle that swings smoothly when you lift it to latch and unlatch the door. Choose these locks if you need several locks that open with the same key.

Electronic Remote-Release
Swing-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Remotely open your enclosure door with a card reader, manual release button, or other access control device. In case of emergency, these locks manually open with a key.

Swing-Handle Combination Cam Locks

Latch and lock doors and cabinets with these swing-handle cam locks, and unlock them with a four-number combination code.

Washdown Swing-Handle
Resettable Combination Cam Locks

Secure these locks with a three-number combination or a key. Often used on sealed server cabinets and electrical panels, they have a gasket that keeps low-pressure washdowns and dust from getting through the lock.

Multipoint Locks and Latches

Swing-Handle Keyed Multipoint Locks

Create a keyed locking system that fastens doors at multiple points. The swing-handle lock rotates smoothly when you lift the handle to latch and unlatch the door.

Tight-Hold Swing-Handle Keyed Multipoint Locks

Pair a handle with a cam latch and rod to create a keyed latching system that securely fastens doors at multiple points. Also known as compression cam locks, these locks create a tighter hold than a traditional cam lock. Choose them if you need several locks that open with the same key.

Tight-Hold Swing-Handle
Padlockable Multipoint Latches

Join a handle with a cam latch and rod to create a padlockable latching system that securely fastens doors at multiple points. Also known as compression cam latches, these latches create a tighter hold than a traditional cam lock. Add a padlock for extra security.