Different types and sizes of cam lock nuts
You can choose from cam lock nuts a = 7.5 mm, a = 8 mm, a = 9 mm.
What is a cam lock for furniture?
The cam lock is one of the simplest and now most common locks used in the construction of cabinets and other pieces of furniture. It is simply a cylindrical fastener which consists of a metal plate (the cam), that is attached to a locking device core.
Does IKEA sell cam lock?
IKEA Cam Lock Nut #110630
Product Information: Cam Lock Nut (IKEA Part #110630)
What can I use instead of a cam screw?
If a replacement can’t be found adding brackets would be a suitable replacement as long as wood framing screws or shorter deck screws are used. When it comes to small applications using wood wider threading is usually best.
How do you measure for a cam lock replacement?
The length of a cam lock is measured from the center of the hole to the end of cam, start behind the cam head and measure along with the cylinder to the inside face of the cam.
Are cam locks good?
Camlocks made of stainless steel are known for strength and durability. They are able to withstand high temperatures and are highly resistant to corrosion from chemicals or liquids.
Can you undo a cam lock?
If you find a retainer clip between the furniture backside and this cam lock, pull it out. You can remove this clip with a pair of pliers or your own fingers, and remember to wiggle this lock side to side.
How do you install cam locks on a cabinet?
Insert the lock body through the front of ¾ inches drilled hole. For the wood, place prong washer over lock body, prongs facing the wood. Thread the cylinder nut, and then tighten. Attached stop cam and the straight cam, and then secure using a screw and lock washer.
Are cam locks interchangeable?
Are Camlocks Interchangable? Between manufacturers, cam & groove couplings are interchangeable as they are built to the same standards. (The standard for cam & groove couplings is based on the US military specification Mil-C-27487 now superseded by A-A-59326D.
What size are IKEA Cam screws?
Product Information: Cam-Lock Screws (IKEA Part #118331) Dimensions: 0.44 cm (L) x 0.07 cm (W) x 0.0 cm (D)
What are those Ikea fasteners called?
By Rain Noe – October 3, 2014. If you’ve ever assembled a piece of IKEA furniture, you’ve undoubtedly seen the two items up above, and you understand how they fit together: For the average consumer that doesn’t know what they’re called, they’re named cam lock nuts and cam screws.
