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Oval Cam Locks with Nut Retention for Sheet Metal Enclosures

Engineering Overview: Technical specifications for threaded oval cam lock cylinders installed in industrial sheet metal cabinets, server racks, and telecom switchgear.

Technical & Engineering Specifications

Rotation 90° Quarter-Turn or 180° Stop
Application Server Enclosures, Power Distribution, Telecom Cabinets
Profile Type Threaded Double-D Oval Cam Cylinder
Body Diameter 19 mm Double-D Industry Standard
Ingress Protection IP65 Weatherproof Gasket Sealed

Industrial Enclosure Locking Mechanics

Oval Cam Locks are compact threaded lock cylinders designed for industrial sheet metal enclosures, telecommunication cabinets, and power distribution switchgear.

Threaded Mounting & Stop Angles

  • Housing: Threaded brass body ($\Phi 19\text{ mm}$ Double-D cutout) secured with a heavy-duty flanged hex nut.
  • Stop Angles: Available in $90^\circ$ (quarter-turn) or $180^\circ$ rotation stops.
  • Cam Arms: High-tensile steel offset cam arms (2 mm to 12 mm step) designed to clamp tightly against door gasket seals for IP65 weatherproofing.

Frequently Asked Engineering & Selection Questions

Q1: What is an oval cam lock used for?

It secures industrial sheet metal enclosures, telecom boxes, and electrical panels with a rotating steel cam arm.