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Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold L-Handle Cam Latches

Also known as compression cam latches, these reach full compression when you lift the handle, turn it a quarter-turn, and then push it down for a secure hold. Select the turn direction of the latch when mounting the cam.
Latches with reversible offset cam provide variable latching-distance ranges depending on the cam position.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Latching Distance | Handle | Offset Cam | ||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Short | Long | For Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Rear Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Max. Clamping Force, lbs. | For Use On | Each | |
Black Painted Zinc | ||||||||||||||
3/16" | 0"-1/8" | 1 1/8"-1 5/16" | 3/8" | 1 3/8" | 1/2" | 11/16" | 1 1/16" | 1 1/16" | 1/2" | Yes | 50 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 000000 |
3/16" | 3/16"-3/8" | 7/8"-1 1/16" | 3/8" | 1 3/8" | 1/2" | 11/16" | 1 1/16" | 1 1/16" | 1/2" | Yes | 50 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | 7/16"-5/8" | 5/8"-7/8" | 3/8" | 1 3/8" | 1/2" | 11/16" | 1 1/16" | 1 1/16" | 1/2" | Yes | 50 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 1/8"-7/16" | 1 1/4"-1 5/8" | 11/16" | 2 3/16" | 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 1 9/16" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 125 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 1/2"-7/8" | 7/8"-1 1/4" | 11/16" | 2 3/16" | 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 1 9/16" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 125 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
Chrome-Plated Zinc—Polished | ||||||||||||||
3/16" | 0"-1/8" | 1 1/8"-1 5/16" | 3/8" | 1 3/8" | 1/2" | 11/16" | 1 1/16" | 1 1/16" | 1/2" | Yes | 50 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | 3/16"-3/8" | 7/8"-1 1/16" | 3/8" | 1 3/8" | 1/2" | 11/16" | 1 1/16" | 1 1/16" | 1/2" | Yes | 50 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/16" | 7/16"-5/8" | 5/8"-7/8" | 3/8" | 1 3/8" | 1/2" | 11/16" | 1 1/16" | 1 1/16" | 1/2" | Yes | 50 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 1/8"-7/16" | 1 1/4"-1 5/8" | 11/16" | 2 3/16" | 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 1 9/16" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 125 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 1/2"-7/8" | 7/8"-1 1/4" | 11/16" | 2 3/16" | 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 1 9/16" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 125 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
Handle | Offset Cam | ||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Rear Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Max. Clamping Force, lbs. | For Use On | Each | |
Black Painted Zinc | |||||||||||||
1/4" | 1 11/16"-2" | 11/16" | 2 3/16" | 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 1 9/16" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 125 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 000000 |
Chrome-Plated Zinc—Polished | |||||||||||||
1/4" | 1 11/16"-2" | 11/16" | 2 3/16" | 3/4" | 1 1/4" | 1 9/16" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 125 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold Paddle-Handle Cam Latches

Also known as compression cam latches, these reach full compression when you lift the handle, turn it a quarter-turn, and then push it down for a secure hold. Select the turn direction when mounting the cam. Each latch comes with a reversible offset cam to provide variable latching-distance ranges depending on the cam position.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Latching Distance | For Through Hole | Handle | Offset Cam | ||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Short | Long | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Rear Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Max. Clamping Force, lbs. | Mounting Fasteners Included | For Use On | Each | |
Black Painted Zinc | |||||||||||||||
1/8" | 3/16"-3/8" | 1 3/8"-1 9/16" | 1 5/8" | 11/16" | 1 13/16" | 7/8" | 1/16" | 1 3/8" | 1 1/16" | 1/2" | 50 | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/8" | 7/16"-5/8" | 1 1/8"-1 5/16" | 1 5/8" | 11/16" | 1 13/16" | 7/8" | 1/16" | 1 3/8" | 1 1/16" | 1/2" | 50 | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 1/4"-5/8" | 2 1/4"-2 9/16" | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | 100 | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 5/8"-1" | 1 13/16"-2 13/16" | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | 100 | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 1 1/16"-1 3/8" | 1 7/16"-1 13/16" | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | 100 | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
Chrome-Plated Zinc—Polished | |||||||||||||||
1/8" | 3/16"-3/8" | 1 3/8"-1 9/16" | 1 5/8" | 11/16" | 1 13/16" | 7/8" | 1/16" | 1 3/8" | 1 1/16" | 1/2" | 50 | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/8" | 7/16"-5/8" | 1 1/8"-1 5/16" | 1 5/8" | 11/16" | 1 13/16" | 7/8" | 1/16" | 1 3/8" | 1 1/16" | 1/2" | 50 | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 1/4"-5/8" | 2 1/4"-2 9/16" | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | 100 | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 5/8"-1" | 1 13/16"-2 13/16" | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | 100 | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 1 1/16"-1 3/8" | 1 7/16"-1 13/16" | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | 100 | Yes | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
Swing-Handle Cam Latches

Raise the handle and it swings smoothly for easy latching and unlatching. This latch is often used in server cabinets and electrical panels. Select the turn direction when mounting the cam. Latch comes with one straight and two nonreversible offset cams to accommodate different latching distances.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Handle | Straight Cam | Offset Cam | For Cutout | Mounting Plate | Mounting Holes | |||||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Rear Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | No. of | Dia., mm | For Use On | Each | |
Black Powder-Coated Zinc | ||||||||||||||||||||
1/8" | 5/8", 7/8", 1 1/4" | 5/8" | 6" | 15/16" | 3/4" | 7/8" | 1 3/4" | 11/16" | 1 3/4" | 11/16" | 2" | 1" | 7" | 1 1/2" | Yes | 3 | 4 | Metal | 0000000 | 000000 |
Swing-Handle Combination Cam Locks

Latch and lock doors and cabinets these swing-handle cam locks, and unlock them with a four-number combination code. They’re commonly used on server cabinets, electrical panels, and other telecommunication enclosures. For easy latching and unlatching, the handle swings smoothly when raised. It lies flat when locked, so it won’t snag anything passing by. Select the turn direction when mounting the cam. Locks come with a straight cam and two nonreversible offset cams to accommodate different latching distances. When installing, program a permanent number combination of your choice. These locks also come with two keys.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Handle | Straight Cam | Offset Cam | For Cutout | Mounting Plate | |||||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | For Through Hole Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Rear Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | No. of Possible Combinations | For Use On | Each | |
Black Powder-Coated Nylon Plastic | |||||||||||||||||||
5/64" | 11/16" 27/32" 1" | 5/16" | 5 1/2" | 15/16" | 5/8" | 13/16" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | 5 7/8" | 1" | 6 5/16" | 1 13/32" | Yes | 10,000 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 00000000 | 000000 |
Lift-and-Turn Tight-Hold Paddle-Handle Keyed Alike Cam Locks

Also known as compression cam locks, these reach full compression when you lift the handle, turn it a quarter-turn, and then push it down for a secure hold. Choose them if you need several locks that open with the same key. Select the turn direction when mounting the cam. Each lock comes with a reversible offset cam to provide variable latching-distance ranges depending on the cam position.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Latching Distance | For Through Hole | Handle | Offset Cam | |||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Short | Long | Key Number | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Rear Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Max. Clamping Force, lbs. | For Use On | Each | |
Black Painted Zinc | ||||||||||||||||
1/4" | 1/4"-5/8" | 2 1/4"-2 9/16" | CH751 | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 100 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/4" | 5/8"-1" | 1 13/16"-2 13/16" | CH751 | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 100 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 1 1/16"-1 3/8" | 1 7/16"-1 13/16" | CH751 | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 100 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
Chrome-Plated Zinc—Polished | ||||||||||||||||
1/4" | 1/4"-5/8" | 2 1/4"-2 9/16" | CH751 | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 100 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 5/8"-1" | 1 13/16"-2 13/16" | CH751 | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 100 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" | 1 1/16"-1 3/8" | 1 7/16"-1 13/16" | CH751 | 2 7/8" | 1 3/16" | 3 3/8" | 1 5/8" | 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 11/16" | 5/8" | Yes | 100 | Metal, Plastic, Wood | 0000000 | 00000 |
Swing-Handle Keyed Cam Locks

Raise the handle and it swings smoothly for easy latching and unlatching. Choose these keyed alike locks if you need several locks that open with the same key. They are often used in server cabinets and electrical panels. Select the turn direction when mounting the cam. Lock comes with a straight cam and two nonreversible offset cams to accommodate different latching distances.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Handle | Straight Cam | Offset Cam | For Cutout | Mounting Plate | |||||||||||||||
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For Max. Thick. | Latching Distance | Key Number | Lg. | Wd. | Projection | Rear Projection | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Mounting Hole Dia., mm | For Use On | Each | |
Black Powder-Coated Zinc | |||||||||||||||||||
1/8" | 5/8", 7/8", 1 1/4" | CH751 | 6" | 15/16" | 3/4" | 7/8" | 1 3/4" | 11/16" | 1 3/4" | 3/4" | 2" | 1" | 7" | 1 1/2" | Yes | 4 | Metal | 0000000 | 000000 |