Cam Locks - The Lock You Use Each Day4949096
What is a Cam Lock? The quick and easy answer is a small lock that has a "Locking Cam" attached to the back. They come in a selection of sizes, shapes and configurations and costs from about $.80 for a little mechanical cam lock to $150.00 for an electronic version. Where have you seen or used a them: tool boxes, mail boxes, car glove compartments, vending machines, slot machines, desks, cabinets and lockers, to name a couple of.
That is a lot of information in a few sentences. Let me clarify this a small further. The Locking Cam on the rear of the lock is the locking mechanism and generally produced of steel that can be straight, offset or have a hook. It can truly have any design so that when the key is inserted into the lock and turned the locking cam will lock or unlock whatever it is mounted on.
Below is a list of some popular cam lock designs:
Single Bitted - this is where the important is cut on one side Double Bitted - this is exactly where the key is reduce on two sides Tubular - this is where the important has a round or tubular design Higher Safety - these are cam locks manufactured by CobraLock, Abloy or Medeco and have a lock and key design that hold a U.S. patent Electronic - the lock and important are electronic which offer a much higher level of safety
Cam locks are very versatile. They can be produced out of many different types of supplies and come in various configurations and sizes ans safety levels. I will list some of the major features beneath:
Can be made of steel, stainless steel, brass, zinc alloy and plastic Come in sizes ranging from 3/eight" to over 2" in length Can be constructed so the lock core is removable Can turn either left or right, either 90 or 180 degrees Multiple diameters can be made (the standard is ¾") Can be keyed alike, keyed different or master keyed Can be made in electronic versions
As you can see, this lock is most likely 1 of the most versatile ever produced. More than the years, the designs have changed and evolved, the supplies have enhanced and the safety has elevated. 1 factor has remained the same all cam locks operate a locking cam: this is the definition of a cam lock.
The Cam Lock truly is the Lock you use each day.
George Uliano is a safety professional with law enforcement and security experience. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Company graduating with honors. George holds three patents on different Padlock and Cam Lock designs. This combination provides George and His Company Locking Systems International Inc the distinctive capability to provide "The Right Lock" with The Correct Security" at the "Right Cost".
