All ABLOY® locks are based on the unique operating principle of rotating detainer discs. Inside the ABLOY® cylinder, a series of discs rotate and function like those in a safe. Only the correct key, turned 90 degrees, will rotate the discs aligning the side bar gates. After the discs are aligned to the correct opening combination, the locking bar drops into the aligned slot allowing the lock to open. To withdraw the key it must be turned in the reverse direction until it stops. This will mechanically scramble the discs.

Detainer discs, cylinder drum and end nutof brass. Cam, governor, nut lock washer and hex nut of zinc-plated steel. Cylinder housing of chrome-plated brass. First disc of nickel-plated case-hardened steel. Locks CL105E and CL201E have a cylinder housing of chrome-plated case-hardened steel.

ABLOY® EXEC Cam Locks are specially designed for demanding high security applications such as parking meters, cash dispensers, vending machines, slot machines, cash/safe deposit lockers, and pay phones.  Cams are available as an accessory, please refer to the ABLOY® CAM LOCKS brochure. In some models left handed operation isavailable on special request.