Safety is a major concern for everyone around the world. No one believes that they are completely safe from all harm. Continuously trying to improve security and locking system around them. The safety concern is often not limited to just them. It also extends to all the things around them.
Double-checking a locked house for safety has now become a common practice for everyone. This practice is now slowly extending to their furniture, especially wardrobes as well. Finding specific locks, that does not tamper with the appearance of the furniture but maintain safety has become a concern for many. One such lock is the cam lock.
What Are Cam Locks?
They are cylindrical locks, used during cabinet construction. This does not tamper with the appearance but ensures a safe locking system for the cabinet. Often enough, one would need a key to unlock the cabinet door that has this lock.
This is not just for safety, but also for easy assembling of the different parts. If a piece of furniture arrives in different parts, the locks are used to secure each part with one another. This would ensure that the furniture stays in one piece. These locks are also used for cabinet doors, as locking systems.
Where To Use Cam Locks?
This lock can be used for various purposes. Though the main purpose is to ensure the safety of a product, especially a furniture, it is also used for assembling and locking non-wood furniture. They are also found in medical office furniture, for the safe-keeping of medicines and important patient files.
True to the name, cam locks are used in metal lockers. The lockers are used for storage and safe-keeping of different objects. These lockers are often enough found in gyms, schools, etc. It is surprising to know that they are also used for windows and doors.
Pros Of Cam Locks
The locks are easy to handle and assemble. Other locks may require specialized tools for assembling and fixing onto furniture, this lock does not need anything. It would only require a soft-head mallet and cross-head screwdriver.
The damage caused is minimal. If the screws of these locks are over-tightened, the wood in and around the area may crumble. This is true for all locks. But for this lock, the damage can be fixed with wood putty. Fixing the damage caused by other locks require more effort than some mere wood putty.
