Answer
Jul 30, 2025 - 07:17 AM
The cylinder length for a Lockcraft 5/8″ Disc Tumbler Keyed Cam Lock (standard industry size) is 5/8 inch, which is approximately 0.625″ (15.9 mm)
To clarify:
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"Cylinder length" refers to the length of the barrel that passes through the panel or door.
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A 5/8″ cylinder lock is typically designed for panels up to roughly 3/8″ (≈ 9.5 mm) thick—sometimes referenced as a maximum thickness of 15/64″ (≈ 6 mm) depending on manufacturer
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The lock usually comes with both straight and offset cams; for example, the CompX/National models include a 1½″ straight cam and a 1⅛″ offset cam, but these do not affect the cylinder length itself—only the cam extension off the back
