Cam Locks - The Lock You Use Every Day3871840
What is a Cam Lock? The quick and easy answer is a little lock that has a "Locking Cam" attached to the back. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes and configurations and costs from about $.80 for a small mechanical cam lock to $150.00 for an electronic version. Exactly 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's a lot of information in a couple of sentences. Let me clarify this a small additional. The Locking Cam on the rear of the lock is the locking mechanism and generally made 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's mounted on.
Beneath is a list of some popular cam lock designs:
Single Bitted - this is exactly where the key is reduce on one side Double Bitted - this is where the key is reduce on two sides Tubular - this is exactly where the key has a round or tubular style High Security - 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 provide a much higher level of safety
Cam locks are very versatile. They can be made out of many different kinds of supplies and come in different configurations and sizes ans safety levels. I will list some of the major attributes 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 right, either 90 or 180 degrees Multiple diameters can be produced (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. Over the years, the designs have changed and evolved, the supplies have enhanced and the safety has elevated. 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 experience. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Business graduating with honors. George holds 3 patents on various Padlock and Cam Lock designs. This mixture gives George and His Company Locking Systems International Inc the unique capability to offer "The Right Lock" with The Right Security" at the "Correct Cost".
