Mini Cam Lock for File Cabinets Mailbox

For those wholesale sourcing small cabinet locks from Yitai Lock, the Mini Cam Lock for File Cabinets Mailbox MS202 is a single-spec product available in quantity, with keyed-alike options available for installations where multiple locks need to operate on the same key. This is a practical detail for mailbox banks, filing cabinet rows, or any multi-door enclosure where managing a separate key for each lock would be impractical.

Structure and Dimensions

The Mini Cam Lock for File Cabinets Mailbox has a head diameter of Φ15.3 mm with a 3 mm flange depth, and a threaded shank length of 15.3 mm. The steel cam is 26mm long, 5mm tall, and 2mm thick. The lock drops into a Φ12mm hole with a 10.5mm depth — pretty much the standard size across mailboxes, filing cabinets, and small panel doors, so it'll fit most things without any extra prep.

At 24g, the lock is light enough not to add meaningful weight to thin panel doors, and the compact Φ15.3 mm head sits flush against the panel face without protruding significantly. The bright chrome finish on the zinc alloy body gives a clean, polished appearance that suits both metal and plastic panel surfaces.

Key and Security Options

The Mini Cam Lock for File Cabinets Mailbox comes with two keys included as standard — useful as a backup when one key is lost, or for handing one to a second user. The cylinder operates with a 90° turn, which is the standard rotation for cam locks of this type: turn to unlock, turn back to lock.

For installations involving multiple locks — mailbox banks, filing cabinet rows, locker doors, or multi-compartment enclosures — the lock is available in keyed-alike configurations, where a batch of locks all operate on the same key. This removes the need to manage a separate key per lock, which makes a real difference in day-to-day use when there are many doors to open and close regularly.

Application Scenarios

The Mini Cam Lock for File Cabinets Mailbox is a good fit for a wide range of light-duty locking applications:

· Mailboxes and milk boxes — the compact head and standard Φ12 mm hole fit most residential and commercial mailbox panels

· File cabinets and drawers — the 90° cam action and two-key supply suit office filing cabinet and drawer applications

· Meter boxes and distribution boxes — the bright chrome finish and zinc alloy body handle typical indoor utility enclosure environments

· Fire hose boxes and trash bins — the simple cam mechanism works well on enclosures that need basic access control without complex locking

· General cabinets and enclosures — the Φ12 mm hole size and standard cam dimensions make it compatible with a wide range of off-the-shelf cabinet door panels

The lock is suited to indoor applications and light-duty outdoor use where the enclosure provides some shelter. For fully exposed outdoor installations in humid or coastal environments, a stainless steel cam lock would be the more durable choice.

FAQ

Q1: What is the mounting hole size for the MS202?

The MS202 requires a Φ12 mm diameter mounting hole with a 10.5 mm depth. This is a standard size compatible with most mailboxes, file cabinet doors, meter boxes, and similar light enclosure panels.

Q2: Is a keyed-alike option available?

Yes. The MS202 is available in keyed-alike configurations for orders involving multiple locks. This allows all locks in a batch to be operated by the same key — practical for mailbox banks, filing cabinet rows, or any multi-door installation.

Q3: What is the rotation angle of the MS202?

The MS202 cylinder rotates 90° between the locked and unlocked positions. A single quarter turn opens the cam; turning back locks it again.

Q4: What material is the cam made from?

The cam is made from steel, which is more durable than a zinc alloy cam of equivalent size. The lock body itself is zinc alloy with a bright chrome finish.

Q5: Is the MS202 suitable for outdoor use?

The MS202 is suited to indoor applications and light-duty outdoor use where the enclosure offers some weather protection. For fully exposed outdoor or coastal installations, a stainless steel cam lock with higher corrosion resistance would be a more appropriate choice.

Q6: What types of enclosures is the MS202 used on?

The mini cam lock is used on mailboxes, file cabinets, meter boxes, fire hose boxes, trash bins, distribution boxes, drawers, and general cabinet doors where a small, standard Φ12 mm cam lock is the required fitting.