Complete Guide to Camlocks

Here is an example of a Camlock being used for a secure postal locker. This style of Locker would best suit one of our Standard or Slotted Key Camlocks.

The Cam mechanism of this Camlock is concealed behind the lock and can freely rotate when the key is turned to lock and unlock the application.

Which Camlock is best for my project?

Camlocks all have the same purpose regardless of their design,locking type, colour or material. Depending on the project, you may opt for one Camlock over another for aesthetic, safety, size or price reasons.

Here at Vital Parts, we stock a range of Camlocks which have different locking types:

• Allen Key Camlocks - Ideal for enclosures
• Double-Bit Key Camlocks - Ideal for high-level security applications 
• Padlock Camlocks - Ideal for school or work lockers
• Push Button Camlocks - Ideal for cabinet doors
• Slotted Key Camlocks - Ideal for electrical enclosure panels
• Square Key Camlocks - Ideal for wooden and metal furniture
• Standard Key Camlocks - Ideal for filing cabinets and wall mounted postal boxes to prevent the theft of confidential documents
• Tri-Lock Camlocks - Ideal for high-level security applications
• Wing Knob Camlocks - Ideal for easy and frequent locking/unlocking of cabinets

The key to security

Camlocks are designed to keep documents, medications, electrical components and other valuable or confidential goods. Unfortunately, some lock types are widely accessible and pose the risk of being broken into.

To prevent the theft of assets and deter vandalism, we highly recommend using a Camlock that matches the level of security you wish to uphold. We would also recommend purchasing a variety of Camlock styles for your project in order to increase security due to their varying access styles.

Examples of high-level security applications:

• Medical storage
• Electrical enclosures 
• Confidential document storage
• Cash drawers
• Fire alarm control panels

Examples of high-level security Camlocks:

• Double-Bit Key Camlocks
• Square Key Camlocks
• Tri-Lock Camlocks

Here we have an example of one of our Standard Key Camlocks which is being used to restrict access to a fire alarm control panel.