Cam Locks - The Lock You Use Every Day3542837
What is a Cam Lock? The fast and simple answer is a little 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 noticed 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 info in a couple of sentences. Let me explain this a little 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 really have any design so that when the key is inserted into the lock and turned the locking cam will lock or unlock whatever it's mounted on.
Beneath is a list of some popular cam lock styles:
Single Bitted - this is exactly where the important is cut on 1 side Double Bitted - this is where the important is cut on two sides Tubular - this is where the key has a round or tubular style High Safety - these are cam locks manufactured by CobraLock, Abloy or Medeco and have a lock and key style that hold a U.S. patent Electronic - the lock and key are electronic which offer a a lot greater level of safety
Cam locks are very versatile. They can be produced out of numerous different kinds of supplies and come in different configurations and sizes ans safety levels. I will list some of the major features below:
Can be made of steel, stainless steel, brass, zinc alloy and plastic Come in sizes ranging from 3/8" to more than 2" in length Can be constructed so the lock core is removable Can turn either left or correct, 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 probably 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 increased. One factor has remained the exact same all cam locks operate a locking cam: this is the definition of a cam lock.
The Cam Lock really is the Lock you use every day.
George Uliano is a security professional with law enforcement and security encounter. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Business graduating with honors. George holds three patents on different Padlock and Cam Lock styles. This mixture gives George and His Company Locking Systems International Inc the distinctive ability to provide "The Correct Lock" with The Correct Safety" at the "Right Cost".
