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Washdown Slotted-Drive 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 washdowns. All open with a slotted screwdriver, so they’re good for areas where you don’t want a complicated keying system.
Locks with a fixed latching distance are best when you know the precise distance you need. Since you won’t have to adjust the cam into position, these are faster to install than those with an adjustable latching distance. Locks with multiple latching distances include multiple cams, so you can change the fixed latching distance.
Stainless steel and plastic locks are more corrosion resistant than zinc locks. They won’t rust in areas that are constantly exposed to moisture.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Head | Straight Cam | Offset Cam | ||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Opens With | For Use On | Environmental Rating | Each | ||
304 Stainless Steel—Dull | ||||||||||||||
C | 5/16" | 1/4", 3/8", 9/16" | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | __ | __ | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | Yes | Slotted Screwdriver | Metal | IP65 | 000000000 | 000000 |
C | 5/16" | 11/16", 13/16", 1 1/16" | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | Yes | Slotted Screwdriver | Metal | IP65 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Square-Drive Cam Locks

These locks open with a square key, so they're more secure than locks that open with a hex or slotted driver yet still match a common keying system for industrial enclosures and other machinery.
Locks with a fixed latching distance are best when you know the precise distance you need. Since you won’t have to adjust the cam into position, these are faster to install than those with an adjustable latching distance. Locks with multiple latching distances include multiple cams, so you can change the fixed latching distance.Stainless steel and plastic locks are more corrosion resistant than zinc locks, so they’re best for areas that are constantly exposed to moisture.
IP or NEMA rated locks help keep your sealed enclosure's contents safe from dust and water damage. This helps maintain your enclosure's IP or NEMA rating for washdowns or brief submersions.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Locks | ||||||||||||||||
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Offset Cam | Keys | |||||||||||||||
Style | For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | Square Size, mm | Key Gender | For Through Hole Dia. | Head Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Opens With | No. of Keys Included | Environmental Rating | Each | Each | ||
304 Stainless Steel | ||||||||||||||||
Quarter-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | ||||||||||||||||
A | 1/4" | 5/16", 11/16", 1 1/8" | 8 | Female | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | Yes | Square Key | 1 | IP65, NEMA 4 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Hex-Drive Cam Locks

For a simplified keying system, these cam locks open with a hex key (not included).
Locks with a fixed latching distance are best when you know the precise distance you need. Since you won’t have to adjust the cam into position, they’re faster to install than locks with an adjustable latching distance. Those with offset or roller cams come with multiple cams to accommodate different latching distances.
Stainless steel and plastic locks resist corrosion better than zinc locks. Plastic locks are the lightest in weight and do not conduct electricity. However, they’re easier to drill into and tamper with compared to metal locks.
IP or NEMA rated locks have a gasket that keeps dust and water from getting in through the lock. IP65 rated locks seal out water from low-pressure washdowns.
EN 45545 rated locks meet flammability standards.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Head | Straight Cam | Offset Cam | ||||||||||||||
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Style | For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | Hex Size, mm | For Through Hole Dia. | Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Opens With | For Use On | Specifications Met | Environmental Rating | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel—Dull | ||||||||||||||||
Quarter-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | ||||||||||||||||
A | 1/4" | 5/16", 23/32", 1 3/32" | 8 | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | Yes | Hex Key | Metal, Plastic, Wood | EN 45545 | IP65, NEMA 4 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Two-Way-Drive Cam Locks


Open these locks with a two-way key (sold separately). Also known as a double-bit key, it’s more secure than a hex key or screwdriver, yet still matches a common keying system for industrial enclosures and other machinery. These locks also have a flat, concealed design that prevents others from tampering with them using pliers. Their cam rotates 90° to close enclosure doors, so they’re also known as quarter-turn locks.
Locks with a fixed latching distance are best when you know the precise distance you need. They’re faster to install than locks with an adjustable latching distance, since you won’t have to adjust the cam into position. To accommodate different latching distances, they come with multiple cams.
Stainless steel and plastic locks resist corrosion better than zinc locks.IP or NEMA rated locks have a gasket that keeps dust and water from getting in through the lock.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.


Head | Straight Cam | Offset Cam | 5 mm Key Size | ||||||||||
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Style | For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Opens With | Environmental Rating | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel—Dull | |||||||||||||
Quarter-Turn Clockwise to Open or Quarter-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | |||||||||||||
A | 7/32" | 5/16", 11/16", 1 3/32" | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | Yes | Two-Way Key | IP65, NEMA 4 | 0000000 | 000000 |

Key Size, mm | Each | |
5 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Tight-Hold Two-Way-Drive Cam Locks
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. Turn the head a quarter turn to lock, then turn it another quarter turn to create compression and minimize rattling from vibration. All of these locks open with a two-way key (sold separately). Also known as a double-bit key, it matches a keying system that’s common for industrial enclosures and other machinery but is more secure than a hex key or screwdriver. These locks also have a flat, concealed design that stops others from tampering with them using pliers.
Locks with a fixed latching distance are best when you know the precise distance you need. Since you won’t have to adjust the cam into position, they’re faster to install than locks with an adjustable latching distance. Those with straight or offset cams come with multiple cams to accommodate different latching distances.
Locks with an adjustable latching distance handle a wide range of latching distances, so they’re best for tasks when precise distances are unknown. Adjust the position of the cam before installing. They project further into the enclosure than locks with a fixed latching distance.
Stainless steel locks resist corrosion better than zinc locks. They won’t rust in areas that are constantly exposed to moisture.
All have a gasket that seals out dust and water from washdowns, so they won’t get into your enclosure through the lock. This helps you maintain your sealed enclosure’s IP or NEMA rating.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.


Offset Cam | 3 mm Key Size | |||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Head Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Environmental Rating | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel—Dull | ||||||||
Half-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | ||||||||
11/16" | 1 5/32", 1 13/32", 1 5/8" | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | IP65, NEMA 4 | 0000000 | 000000 |


Straight Cam | Offset Cam | 3 mm Key Size | ||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Head Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Environmental Rating | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel—Dull | ||||||||||
Half-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | ||||||||||
11/16" | 21/32"-1 1/4" (Short) 2 13/16"-3 3/16" (Long) | 7/8" | 1 1/8" | 1 5/16" | 3/4" | 1 5/16" | 3/4" | IP65, NEMA 4 | 0000000 | 000000 |

Key Size, mm | Each | |
3 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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. The tight hold also reduces rattling from vibration. Since these locks are keyed alike, you can open several locks with the same key. They have an adjustable latching distance and multiple cams to adapt to a wider range of distances than other locks with a fixed latching distance. They’re best when precise distances are unknown.
Stainless steel locks resist corrosion when exposed to constant moisture.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Locks | |||||||||||||||||
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Latching Distance | Handle | Straight Cam | Offset Cam | Replacement Keys | |||||||||||||
For Max. Thick. | Short | Long | Key Number | For Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Max. Clamping Force, lbs. | Each | Each | ||
304 Stainless Steel—Polished | |||||||||||||||||
Quarter-Turn Clockwise to Open or Quarter-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | |||||||||||||||||
1/8" | 3/32"-9/16" | 2 3/8"-2 15/16" | CH751 | 7/8" | 2 15/16" | 2 9/16" | 1 3/16" | 1 7/8" | 3/4" | 1 7/8" | 3/4" | Yes | 225 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Recessed Ring-Handle Keyed Cam Locks

Fold the ring handle into the recess to stay out of the way when not in use. Choose this keyed alike lock if you need several locks that open with the same key. Lock comes with a straight cam and a reversible offset cam to accommodate different latching distances.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Recessed Ring-Handle Keyed Cam Locks | |||||||||||||||
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Straight Cam | Offset Cam | Replacement Keys | |||||||||||||
For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | Key Number | For Through Hole Dia. | Handle Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | For Use On | Each | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | ||
304 Stainless Steel—Polished | |||||||||||||||
Half-Turn Clockwise to Open | |||||||||||||||
1 1/8" | 15/16", 1 5/16", 1 11/16" | J236 | 3/4" | 3/16" | 2" | 5/8" | 2" | 5/8" | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 000000 | 2 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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. The handle lays flat and out of the way in the recess, so you won’t bump into these locks or catch clothes on them. However, the locks project further into enclosures than other locks without a recess. Choose them if you need several locks that open with the same key.
These locks include multiple cams with an adjustable latching distance. They handle a wide range of latching distances, so they’re best for tasks when precise distances are unknown. Adjust the position of the cam before you begin to install them.
Stainless steel locks are more corrosion resistant than aluminum locks. They won’t rust in areas that are constantly exposed to moisture.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Handle | Straight Cam | Offset Cam | For Cutout | Mount. Plate | Mount. | Mount. Holes | ||||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance Range | Key No. | For Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | No. of | Dia., mm | Ctr.-to-Ctr. | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel—Polished | ||||||||||||||||||||
Quarter-Turn Clockwise to Open or Quarter-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | ||||||||||||||||||||
1/2" | 1 3/32"-1 11/16" (Short) 3 15/32"-3 3/32" (Long) | CH751 | 1/2" | 2 11/16" | 2 7/16" | 1 7/8" | 3/4" | 1 7/8" | 3/4" | 3 3/8" | 3 3/8" | 3 15/16" | 3 15/16" | Yes | M6 | 4 | 7 | 3 1/16" | 0000000 | 0000000 |

Key Number | Each | |
CH751 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Washdown Wing-Handle Cam Latches

A gasket helps keep dust and water from washdowns from entering through the latch. This helps you maintain your sealed enclosure's IP or NEMA rating. It’s harder to snag straps and other items on these wing-handle latches than on T- or L-handle latches. They have a cam that rotates to secure your enclosure.
These latches have one or more cams that each have a fixed latching distance. Since you won’t have to adjust the cam into position, these are faster to install than those with an adjustable latching distance.
Stainless steel and plastic latches are more corrosion resistant than zinc latches. They can be used in areas that are constantly exposed to moisture.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Handle | Straight Cam | Offset Cam | ||||||||||||
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Style | For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Thick. | Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Environmental Rating | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel—Dull (Black Nylon Plastic Handle) | ||||||||||||||
A | 5/16" | 11/16", 7/8", 1 1/8" | 7/8" | 1 9/16" | 13/16" | 1 3/8" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | Yes | IP65 | 00000000 | 000000 |
A | 3/4" | 1 5/32", 1 11/32", 1 9/16" | 13/16" | 1 9/16" | 13/16" | 11/16" | 1 25/32" | 3/4" | 1 25/32" | 3/4" | Yes | IP65 | 000000000 | 00000 |
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. Also known as compression cam latches, these latches seal your enclosure better than standard cam latches. They have an adjustable latching distance, so they're great if you don't know the precise latching distance. Adjust the position of the cam before you install. These latches come with multiple cams to accommodate different latching distances.
Stainless steel latches resist corrosion better than aluminum latches when exposed to constant moisture.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Latching Distance | Handle | Straight Cam | Offset Cam | ||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Short | Long | For Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Max. Clamping Force, lbs. | For Use On | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel—Polished | |||||||||||||||
Quarter-Turn Clockwise to Open or Quarter-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | |||||||||||||||
1/8" | 0"-9/16" | 2 3/8"-2 15/16" | 7/8" | 2 15/16" | 2 9/16" | 1 3/16" | 1 7/8" | 3/4" | 1 7/8" | 3/4" | Yes | 225 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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. It lays flat so you won’t bump into these latches or catch clothes on them. The latches project further into enclosures than other latches without a recess. To open them, pull the handle. 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 the handle and turn it a quarter- or half-turn to close, then push it down to create full compression and minimize rattling from vibration.
All of these latches include one or more cams with an adjustable latching distance. They handle a wide range of latching distances, so they’re best for tasks when precise distances are unknown. Adjust the position of the cam before you begin to install them.
Use stainless steel latches in areas that are constantly exposed to moisture since they resist corrosion better than aluminum latches .
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Handle | Straight Cam | Offset Cam | For Cutout | Mount. Plate | |||||||||||||
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Style | For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Mounting Hole Dia. | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel—Polished | |||||||||||||||||
Quarter-Turn Clockwise to Open or Quarter-Turn Counterclockwise to Open | |||||||||||||||||
A | 1/2" | 1 3/32"-1 11/16" (Short) 3 15/32"-4 3/32" (Long) | 1/2" | 2 11/16" | 2 7/16" | 1 7/8" | 3/4" | 1 7/8" | 3/4" | 3 3/8" | 3 3/8" | 3 15/16" | 3 15/16" | Yes | 7mm | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Extra-Reach L-Handle Padlockable Cam Latches
With an extra long shaft, these latches are good for use with thick, heavy doors, such as those found on trucks and large cabinets. The handle and latch are each sold separately. Select the turn direction of the latch when mounting the cam.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Handle | Mounting Plate | Mounting | Mounting Holes | |||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | For Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Shaft Lg. | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | Ht. | Wd. | Fasteners Included | Screw Size | No. of | Dia. | Ctr.-to-Ctr. | For Use On | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel—Dull | ||||||||||||||||
3" | 1/2" | 6 1/16" | 7/8" | 1 13/16" | 3 1/4" | 7/16" | 3 1/2" | 2" | No | No. 10 | 4 | 7/32" | 2 1/4", 1 1/2" | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 000000 |
Padlockable Hasps for Cam Locks

Install this hasp over a cam lock and secure it with a padlock to increase security on cabinets and chests.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Arm | Strike Plate | Mounting Hole | ||||||||||
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Lg. | Ht. | Thick. | Projection | For Max. Padlock Shackle Dia. | For Max. Cam Lock Head Dia. | Lg. | Ht. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Dia. | Style | Each | |
304 Stainless Steel—Dull | ||||||||||||
4 7/8" | 1 3/8" | 1/8" | 1 1/8" | 7/16" | 1 1/16" | 4 3/8" | 1 3/8" | Yes | 5/16" | Straight | 00000000 | 000000 |