A cam and dowel form a matched connection
An eccentric furniture cam captures the head of a connecting dowel to join prepared furniture panels. The cam housing and dowel are separate components: an ordinary internally threaded nut or furniture connector bolt does not establish the same locking interface.
Identify each component
| Selection field | What to identify |
|---|---|
| Cam housing | Body and rim form, drive, capture opening, cam depth and orientation from the selected drawing. |
| Connecting dowel | Capture-head and neck geometry, shoulder, shank, panel-engagement end and protrusion. |
| Sleeve or insert | Identify any separate dowel anchor or sleeve. It is not included automatically. |
| Matched set | Cam-to-dowel pairing, component ratio and whether the enquiry is for complete sets or separate parts. |
The panel drawing is part of the specification
Provide panel materials and thicknesses, joint section, cam pocket, edge bore, dowel anchoring hole and their centre distances. Use the selected system and approved drawing for drilling, tightening access and assembly acceptance; no universal hole size or tightening torque is stated here.
Do not substitute by name alone
Cam diameter, panel thickness or a familiar system name alone does not establish compatibility. A screw-in dowel, a dowel for a separate insert and a double-ended dowel have different mating requirements. State the selected construction rather than assuming one will replace another.
These generic enquiries are not a claim to supply a branded connecting system. Any brand-specific replacement requires the exact reference and a separately reviewed component match.
Quotation checklist
| Selection field | What to identify |
|---|---|
| Identity | Controlled component and assembly drawings with revision, or exact reference and representative samples. |
| Interfaces | Cam pocket, edge bore, dowel head/neck, panel anchoring, alignment and access. |
| Acceptance | Buyer-approved fit, joint and finish inspection requirements; identify the responsible reviewer. |
| Order | Material and finish for each part, quantities in pieces or sets, component ratio, packing and destination. |
Related existing furniture fasteners
- Furniture connector bolts — follow the selected mating nut or connector.
- Cross dowel barrel nuts — a transverse threaded joint, not an eccentric cam.
- Shelf supports and pins — support and retention are separate selection tasks.
Construction references
Manufacturer references identify construction and selection differences only. Brand names and system numbers are not generic standards, interchangeability, FastenerBridge affiliation or supply evidence. No catalogue dimensions, loads or installation prescriptions are transferred here.
Common selection questions
Is a furniture cam a threaded nut?
No. Its capture mechanism works with a matched connecting-dowel head. It is not automatically replaced by a barrel nut or ordinary bolt.
Can one hole layout be used for every cam connector?
No. Use the selected component system and approved panel/joint drawing; this page gives no universal drilling dimensions.
Does the picture show a supplied or brand-compatible set?
No. It is an AI-generated generic appearance reference, not evidence of a supplied model, brand compatibility or joint performance.