The Metrol 1420-18038-20 is a quarter tri-turn lock featuring an 8mm triangle cylinder with an 18mm barrel height, finished in black powder coat. Manufactured under the Metrol Model 1420 series, it is suited to enclosure, cabinet, and panel fastening applications where a secure quarter-turn locking mechanism is required.
The lock body is constructed in die cast zinc with a black powder-coated finish, delivering a clean, durable appearance appropriate for professional panel and enclosure installations. It carries a sealed IP65 rating, confirming resistance to dust ingress and low-pressure water jets. The fixing aperture requirement is 20.1 x 20.1 mm, and the lock accommodates panel thicknesses from 1 mm to 8 mm.
A range of cams are offered within this series, allowing the locking configuration to be matched to the specific enclosure or panel depth in use. The barrel height of 18 mm is a defining dimensional characteristic of this variant. Material alternatives within the broader range include stainless steel 316, making the series suitable for more demanding environments where corrosion resistance is a primary consideration.
The 1420-18 Quarter Tri Turn Lock 8mm Triangle Cylinder with 18mm Grip Height Black Powder Coated is a durable cam lock designed for secure closure of meter boxes, panel boards, CNC housings, machinery parts. Built with a smooth quarter-turn mechanism, it provides reliable locking for cabinets, access panels, enclosures.
Available with triangle key, double-bit insert, key-locking, key-retaining, this cam lock fits standard UK cut-outs and supports both new installations and replacements.
Key Features:
- Quarter-turn operation for quick and secure locking
- Doubke Bit configuration compatible with common access panels
- Suitable for meter box locks, panel locks, cupboard locks, and industrial housings
- Compatible with heavy duty hinges, detent hinges, offset hinges, and latch mechanisms
- Available in bright chrome for corrosion resistance
- Supports diffrent cam sizes requirements
- Ideal for CNC parts, machine parts, and workshop enclosures
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