What is a cabinet lock cylinder?

Cabinet lock cylinders (cam locks) secure doors, drawers, and enclosures with a rotating cam actuated by a key.

Most mount in a 3/4" (19 mm) hole and are offered in common barrel (cylinder) lengths of 5/8", 7/8", 1-1/8", and 1-3/8" to match panel thickness.

Selection hinges on

• Panel thickness → cylinder length (barrel/housing height), and required cam reach/offset for proper latch engagement. Practical measuring guides detail functional length, cam length (pivot-to-tip), rotation, and key-pull options.

• Keying: keyed alike, keyed different, or master-keyed; interchangeable cores are available where serviceability matters.

• Security & build: disc-tumbler/tubular variants, key-retaining options, zinc-alloy or steel bodies, and finishes such as chrome/galvanized.

• Form factors: beyond cam locks, deadbolt-style cabinet locks offer higher pry resistance when needed.

Note: Metric families (e.g., 9 mm/12 mm/13.5 mm/16 mm/17 mm barrels) are also common in industrial systems—check the OEM spec. ([Lowe and Fletcher Inc][9])

Quick answers

Are cabinet lock cylinders universal?

No. Many use a 3/4" hole, but cylinder lengths (5/8"–1-3/8"), keyways, and cams vary by application.

How do I measure a cabinet lock cylinder?

Measure panel thickness to choose barrel length; then measure cam length/offset and confirm rotation/key-pull.

About Fornd

Fornd is a cabinet lock cylinder manufacturer, providing wholesale and customized lock cylinder services.

We specialize in high-performance, durable locks with rapid production and delivery.

Our warehouse holds thousands of standard and custom locks in stock.

If you have any questions about this selection, please contact us today.

Accessories	Lock Cylinder
Matelrial	Zinc Alloy
Surface Treatment	Electric Galvanizing
Color	Ecru
Head Style	Customised Multiple Key Combination Locking
Access Restriction	Key Locking
Compliance Specification	UL FTTA2 / FTTA8 Class 1

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