Panel compression locks are the closing hardware of choice when a flush, vibration-resistant fastening is needed on access panels, enclosure doors, control covers, and fabricated housings across engineering, electrical, and vehicle body trades. A quarter-turn operation clamps and releases the panel face without protruding hardware, which is why fabricators and fit-out teams reach for them wherever a conventional bolt or latch would foul clearances or catch hands and cables.
The key selection attributes are body diameter, grip range, and cam length. A 110mm compression lock, for example, suits panels where a larger-format fastener is needed to distribute clamping load across thicker or reinforced substrates. Body diameter determines the panel cut-out; grip range must cover the combined thickness of the panel and the frame section it bears against; and cam length governs how much clamping force the quarter-turn action develops. Material and finish matter too, with zinc alloy and stainless options suiting different corrosion and load environments. Each product page carries the dimensional and torque data needed to match the lock to the application.
Compression locks work as a system: the lock body, the retaining nut or clip that secures it through the panel, and the optional gasket or seal that closes the joint against dust or spray. Replacing worn or loose locks as a set rather than individually keeps panel gaps consistent and restores the clamping preload the original installation relied on. The listing here runs on Metrol built compression lock.
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| Barrel Height | 32mm |
|---|---|
| Cam Option | Range available |
| Colour/Finish | Bright Chrome |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Square 8mm |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 11.4-27.2mm, 25.4-28.6mm, 38.9-54.6mm, 52.6-68.3mm, 66.3-76.2mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Male Hexagon 10mm |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 3.2-6.4mm, 6.4-9.5mm, 9.5-12.7mm, 12.7-15.9mm, 15.9-19mm, 19-22.2mm, 22.2-25.4mm, 25.4-28.6mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Tubular (Key Operated) |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 3.2-6.4mm, 6.4-9.5mm, 9.5-12.7mm, 12.7-15.9mm, 15.9-19mm, 19-22.2mm, 22.2-25.4mm, 25.4-28.6mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Slotted Recess |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 11.4-27.2mm, 25.4-28.6mm, 38.9-54.6mm, 52.6-68.3mm, 66.3-76.2mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Triangle 8mm |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 11.4-27.2mm, 25.4-28.6mm, 38.9-54.6mm, 52.6-68.3mm, 66.3-76.2mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Square 7mm |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 11.4-27.2mm, 25.4-28.6mm, 38.9-54.6mm, 52.6-68.3mm, 66.3-76.2mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Female Hexagon 8mm |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 11.4-27.2mm, 25.4-28.6mm, 38.9-54.6mm, 52.6-68.3mm, 66.3-76.2mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Tubular (Key Operated) |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 3.2-6.4mm, 6.4-9.5mm, 9.5-12.7mm, 12.7-15.9mm, 15.9-19mm, 19-22.2mm, 22.2-25.4mm, 25.4-28.6mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Non Locking |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 3.2-6.4mm, 6.4-9.5mm, 9.5-12.7mm, 12.7-15.9mm, 15.9-19mm, 19-22.2mm, 22.2-25.4mm, 25.4-28.6mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Tooling Secured |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 11.4-27.2mm, 25.4-28.6mm, 38.9-54.6mm, 52.6-68.3mm, 66.3-76.2mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Triangle 7mm |
| Barrel Height | 32mm |
|---|---|
| Cam Option | Range available |
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Double Bit 3mm |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 11.4-27.2mm, 25.4-28.6mm, 38.9-54.6mm, 52.6-68.3mm, 66.3-76.2mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Square 8mm |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 11.4-27.2mm, 25.4-28.6mm, 38.9-54.6mm, 52.6-68.3mm, 66.3-76.2mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Slotted Recess |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 11.4-27.2mm, 25.4-28.6mm, 38.9-54.6mm, 52.6-68.3mm, 66.3-76.2mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Double Bit 3mm |
| Cam Option | Cam included |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 11.4-27.2mm, 25.4-28.6mm, 38.9-54.6mm, 52.6-68.3mm, 66.3-76.2mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Non Locking |
| Barrel Height | 32mm |
|---|---|
| Cam Option | Range available |
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Non Locking |
| Cam Option | Range available |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 25.4-41.1mm, 52.6-68.3mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Non Locking |
| Lock Types | Square 8mm |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Bright Chrome |
| Material | Die Cast Zinc Alloy |
| Panel Cutout | Ø22.5 |
| Panel Thickness | 1 - 16mm |
| Lock Types | Non Locking |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Material | Die Cast Zinc Alloy |
| Panel Cutout | 19.5x19.5mm |
| Panel Thickness | 1 - 16mm |
| Lock Types | Non Locking |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Material | Die Cast Zinc Alloy |
| Panel Cutout | 19.5x19.5mm |
| Panel Thickness | 1 - 20mm |
| Lock Types | Key Locking CH751 (Keys supplied) |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Material | Die Cast Zinc Alloy |
| Panel Cutout | 19.5x19.5mm |
| Panel Thickness | 1 - 16mm |
| Lock Types | Non Locking |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Material | Die Cast Zinc Alloy |
| Panel Cutout | 19.5x19.5mm |
| Panel Thickness | 1 - 20mm |
| Lock Types | Key Locking CH751 (Keys supplied) |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Material | Die Cast Zinc Alloy |
| Panel Cutout | 19.5x19.5mm |
| Panel Thickness | 1 - 16mm |
| Lock Types | Non Locking |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Material | Die Cast Zinc Alloy |
| Panel Cutout | 19.5x19.5mm |
| Panel Thickness | 1 - 20mm |
| Lock Types | Key Locking CH751 (Keys supplied) |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Material | Die Cast Zinc Alloy |
| Panel Cutout | 19.5x19.5mm |
| Panel Thickness | 1 - 16mm |
| Lock Types | Non Locking |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Material | Die Cast Zinc Alloy |
| Panel Cutout | 19.5x19.5mm |
| Panel Thickness | 1 - 16mm |
| Barrel Height | 32mm |
|---|---|
| Cam Option | Cam included |
| Colour/Finish | Bright Chrome |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Square 8mm |
| Cam Option | Range available |
|---|---|
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| Grip Range | 11.4-27.2mm, 25.4-41.1mm, 38.9-54.6mm, 52.6-68.3mm, 66.3-76.2mm |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Non Locking |
| Barrel Height | 32mm |
|---|---|
| Cam Option | Range available |
| Colour/Finish | Black Powder Coated |
| IP Rating | IP65 |
| Lock Types | Key Locking CH751 (Keys supplied) |
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