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Accentra 2221 LFIC Mortise Housing, 2160 Cam, 1-1/2", 6-Pin

Accentra 2221 LFIC Mortise Housing with 2160 Cam - 1-1/2" 6-Pin Commercial Cylinder

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Accentra 2221 LFIC Mortise Housing with 2160 Cam - 1-1/2" 6-Pin Commercial Cylinder

Professional Large Format Interchangeable Core Mortise Cylinder

The Accentra 2221 LFIC Mortise Housing delivers commercial-grade security with Large Format Interchangeable Core technology. This 1-1/2" mortise cylinder features a 2160 cam configuration and 6-pin tumbler system, providing reliable access control for demanding commercial applications. Compatible with Sargent and Yale cam systems for versatile installation options.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Large Format Interchangeable Core: LFIC technology allows for easy core changes without removing the cylinder from the door, reducing maintenance time and costs.
  • 1-1/2" Mortise Configuration: Standard mortise cylinder length designed for compatibility with commercial mortise locksets and exit devices.
  • 2160 Cam Design: Engineered cam profile provides reliable mechanical operation and secure locking engagement.
  • 6-Pin Tumbler System: Enhanced security configuration with six pin tumblers for increased key combinations and pick resistance.
  • Dual Cam Compatibility: Works with both Sargent and Yale cam systems for flexible integration with existing hardware.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to withstand high-frequency use in commercial and institutional environments.

Technical Specifications

  • Cam Type: Sargent, Yale
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Cylindrical Locks
  • Product Group: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Cylinders
  • Product Type: Cylinders

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify mortise lockset compatibility including cam type requirements and cylinder length specifications.
  2. Remove existing cylinder or prepare mortise lockset for new cylinder installation according to manufacturer instructions.
  3. Insert the LFIC mortise housing into the cylinder opening, ensuring proper alignment with the cam mechanism.
  4. Secure the cylinder using appropriate retaining hardware and verify proper engagement with the mortise lockset mechanism.
  5. Install the interchangeable core into the housing, ensuring it seats fully and operates smoothly.
  6. Test cylinder operation with appropriate keys to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Retail Establishments

Why Choose Accentra Quality?

Accentra LFIC mortise cylinders deliver professional-grade reliability with precision-engineered components designed for commercial applications. The Large Format Interchangeable Core system provides operational flexibility while maintaining security integrity. Engineered for demanding commercial environments where dependable access control and easy maintenance are essential.

Manufacturer Resources

Cylinders and Keying Catalog

Product Specs

Product Type:
Cylinders
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Cylinders
Cam Type:
Sargent, Yale
Product Category:
Cylindrical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Accentra 2221-1-1/2-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Accentra 2221 mortise housing work in my Sargent mortise lock, or is it Yale only?
Both. The 2221 LFIC mortise housing is built for Sargent and Yale cam systems, so it drops into either brand's mortise prep as long as the lock takes a 1-1/2 inch mortise cylinder. That dual-cam design is the reason this housing gets specified in buildings that ended up with a mix of Sargent and Yale mortise locks, since the same housing covers both.
2) What does LFIC mean on a mortise cylinder, and do I need to buy a core separately?
LFIC is Large Format Interchangeable Core. The 2221 is a housing: it holds the core, and the core is what carries the pins and the keyway. Once installed, a control key pulls the core out and a new one drops in without taking the cylinder out of the door, which is why facilities that rekey often run LFIC. Plan on ordering the core, and its keying, as its own line item. The housing by itself will not operate a lock.
3) Is a 1-1/2 inch mortise cylinder the right length for my door, or do I need a longer one?
1-1/2 inches is the standard commercial mortise cylinder length and it is what most 1-3/4 inch doors with a standard mortise lock take. Where it runs short is thick doors or any application with a heavy escutcheon, decorative rose, or added trim stacked in front of the lock case: those need a longer cylinder so the cam still reaches the lock hub. Measure from the face of the trim to the lock case before ordering. If you come up under 1-1/2 inches of available depth, the cylinder will stand proud of the trim.
4) Can I use the Accentra 2221 on a rim exit device or a deadbolt instead of a mortise lock?
No. The 2221 is a mortise housing, meaning it threads into a mortise cylinder collar and drives the lock through a cam. Rim exit devices take a rim cylinder with a tailpiece, not a cam. For rim applications look at the Corbin Russwin 3070 6-pin rim cylinder housing with the 1-7/8 inch tailpiece, or the Schlage 20-021 and 20-022 rim cylinders in vertical and horizontal tailpiece cam versions. Buying the mortise housing for a rim device is one of the most common wrong orders on this part.
5) What is the 2160 cam and how do I know it is the one my lock needs?
The 2160 is the cam profile on the back of the housing, the blade that turns and throws the lock's mechanism. Cams are not universal: a housing with the wrong cam will key and turn but never retract the latch or throw the bolt. The 2221 carries the 2160 cam and works with Sargent and Yale cam systems. Pull your existing cylinder and compare the cam blade shape and its reach before ordering, because the lock body dictates the cam, not the door.
6) I need a 1-1/2 inch LFIC mortise cylinder but my building is keyed Schlage. What are my options?
The 2221 housing runs Sargent and Yale cams, so it is not the piece for a Schlage L9000 mortise lock. The Corbin Russwin 1080 Grade 1 is the LFIC mortise cylinder cut for that: 1-1/2 inch, 6-pin, with the A01 Schlage L cam. If you want a standard, non-interchangeable mortise cylinder in the same length, the Corbin Russwin 1000 Grade 1 comes in 1-1/2 inch with an A02 straight cam.
7) What is the Corbin Russwin equivalent of an Accentra 2221 1-1/2 inch LFIC mortise housing?
The closest match in the Corbin Russwin line is the 1080 Grade 1 series LFIC mortise cylinder, which is also a 1-1/2 inch large format interchangeable core mortise housing with a 6-pin count. The difference is the cam: the Accentra 2221 carries a 2160 cam built for Sargent and Yale cam systems, while the Corbin Russwin 1080 is supplied with an A01 cloverleaf cam intended for Schlage L9000 mortise locks. Match the cam to the lock body you are feeding, not the housing length alone.
8) If the opening does not need an interchangeable core, what mortise cylinder can be used instead of the Accentra 2221?
A conventional keyed mortise cylinder covers the same opening when core swapping is not part of the maintenance plan. The Corbin Russwin 1000 Grade 1 series mortise cylinder is a 1-1/2 inch mortise cylinder supplied with an A02 straight cam, the same body length as the Accentra 2221 but a fixed-key cylinder rather than a housing that accepts a large format interchangeable core. With the 2221, cores can be pulled and rekeyed without taking the cylinder out of the door; with a conventional cylinder the pinning is serviced in the cylinder itself.
9) The mortise pocket is short and a 1-1/2 inch cylinder bottoms out. What is the alternative?
Step down to a shorter mortise cylinder. The Corbin Russwin 1070 Grade 1 series is a 1-1/4 inch 6-pin mortise housing with an A01 cloverleaf cam, a quarter inch shorter than the 1-1/2 inch Accentra 2221. The Detex MC65 is shorter still at 1-1/8 inch, 6-pin, in a Schlage C keyway. Cylinder length is set by door thickness and how far the lock body sits back in the stile, so measure from the face of the trim to the cam before ordering.
10) Can a rim cylinder be used in place of the Accentra 2221 mortise housing?
No. A rim cylinder mounts through the door and drives an exit device or rim lock with a tailpiece, while the 2221 threads into a mortise lock body and turns a 2160 cam. The Corbin Russwin 3070 is a 6-pin rim cylinder housing with a 1-7/8 inch tailpiece, and the Schlage 20-021 and 20-022 are 6-pin rim cylinders with vertical and horizontal tailpiece cams respectively. They share the 6-pin count with the 2221 and nothing else about the mounting. Confirm whether the device calls for mortise or rim before ordering either.
11) Does a 6-pin cylinder key into our existing 5-pin master key system?
Pin count has to match the system. The 2221 is a 6-pin housing, so it belongs on a 6-pin keying system, and a 6-pin key will not operate a 5-pin core or the reverse. Six chambers give more usable combinations and more room in a master key schedule, which is why larger facilities standardize on 6. If your building is running 5-pin, either convert the system or spec a 5-pin cylinder, such as the Adams Rite 4036 Grade 1 five-pin mortise cylinder.
12) What finishes does the Accentra 2221 mortise housing come in, and which matches my existing hardware?
Five finishes: 605 bright brass, 612 satin bronze, 613E dark oxidized satin bronze equivalent, 625 bright chrome, and 626 satin chrome. For matching a fleet of openings, 626 satin chrome is the usual commercial default alongside satin chrome levers and mortise trim, and 605 bright brass pairs with polished brass trim. The 613E is an equivalent to the dark oxidized satin bronze finish rather than a live oil-rubbed finish, so it stays consistent opening to opening instead of changing with handling.
13) Is an interchangeable core cylinder worth it over a standard mortise cylinder for an apartment building?
It comes down to how often you rekey. With a standard mortise cylinder, a turnover or a lost key means pulling the cylinder from the lock, or a locksmith visit, on every affected door. With the 2221 LFIC housing, maintenance carries a control key, pops the core, and seats a replacement in seconds without touching the lock or the door. The housing costs more up front and you carry an inventory of cores, so the math works in buildings with real turnover: multifamily, schools, healthcare, offices. For a handful of doors you rekey once a decade, a fixed cylinder like the Corbin Russwin 1000 series does the same job.
14) What is the difference between an LFIC and an FSIC cylinder, and are the cores interchangeable?
They are two different core formats and the cores do not swap. LFIC, which is what the Accentra 2221 housing takes, is the large format figure-eight core used across the Sargent, Yale, and Corbin Russwin side of the house. FSIC is the full size interchangeable core format on the Schlage side, as in the Schlage 20-057 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder and the 20-057-C core in C keyway. A building standardized on one format needs housings in that format throughout, so decide the core format first and pick housings to suit.
15) What is the difference between the Accentra 2221 LFIC housing and a full size interchangeable core rim cylinder like the Schlage 20-057?
Both take a removable large-format core, but they mount to different hardware. The Accentra 2221 is a mortise housing that screws into a mortise lock case and operates it through a 2160 cam. The Schlage 20-057 is a 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam, made to feed a rim exit device through the door. A facility standardizing on one core family can use both, but the housing has to match the lock type on each opening.
16) For a facility standardizing on interchangeable cores, how does the Accentra 2221 compare with BEST interchangeable core cylinders?
They are two halves of the same idea from different lines. The Accentra 2221 is the mortise housing itself, a 1-1/2 inch 6-pin body that receives a large format core. BEST's 1CB Peaks 150 series and the 1CDF drill resistant patented 7-pin core in brass 150 series are the cores that drop into a housing, and the 1C standard 5-pin core is the base version of the same. If the standard is a BEST core family, the housing must be specified to accept that core; the 2221 is supplied for Sargent and Yale cam systems.
17) Will an Accentra 2221 work on a narrow stile aluminum door with an Adams Rite deadlock?
Adams Rite narrow stile deadlocks are cylinder-specific. The Adams Rite 4036 is a Grade 1 five-pin mortise cylinder with a 1/2 inch minimum door thickness, and the 4024 and 4025 cylinder pulls are built for the MS1847 deadlock and deadlatch, with the 4026 for the 5017 wood door deadlock. The Accentra 2221 is a 6-pin LFIC mortise housing with a 2160 cam for Sargent and Yale cam systems, which is a different cam and core arrangement than those Adams Rite locks call for. Specify by the lock body on the door.
18) What looks like a substitute for the Accentra 2221 but will not work on a mortise lock?
Three groups come up. Deadbolt cylinders such as the Kaba Ilco 1549 key-in-deadbolt cylinder are built for a deadbolt chassis. Residential-style rim retrofits such as the Medeco 1012040 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts, and the 1065244 5-pin lazy motion rim cylinder with an Emtek tailpiece, drive a tailpiece rather than a cam. And a dummy cylinder such as the BEST 12E series dummy rim cylinder has no working key mechanism at all. The Accentra 2221 is a keyed 6-pin LFIC mortise housing driving a 2160 cam.
19) Is a 5-pin cylinder an acceptable substitute for the 6-pin Accentra 2221?
Only if the keying system is 5-pin. The Accentra 2221 uses a 6-pin tumbler arrangement, which yields more key combinations and does not key into a 5-pin system. Peers built on 5 pins include the Adams Rite 4036 Grade 1 mortise cylinder, the BEST 1C standard 5-pin core, and the Medeco 1075127 5-pin rim type lazy motion cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts. Mixing pin counts inside a master key system is what breaks the keying, so match the pin count to the system before matching anything else.
20) Is the Accentra 2221 mortise housing rated for commercial or residential use?
Commercial. The 2221 is built for high-frequency use in commercial and institutional openings, and it gets specified in office buildings, schools, healthcare, government facilities, multi-tenant residential, warehouses, and retail. The 6-pin format and interchangeable core system are both there for buildings running a real master key schedule rather than a handful of doors.
21) Is the Accentra 2221 the right cylinder for a residential handleset or an interconnected lock?
Those openings take retrofit cylinders matched to the specific chassis. The Medeco 1065140 is a 5-pin retrofit cylinder for the Arrow JL interconnected lock and for Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinders, and the Emtek CY4 is the cylinder for Emtek hardware. The Accentra 2221 is specified for commercial use as a mortise housing operating a lock case through a 2160 cam, so it belongs in a commercial mortise lockset or exit device rather than a residential handleset.
22) How do the finishes on the Accentra 2221 line up with a Schlage interchangeable core cylinder in aged bronze?
The Accentra 2221 comes in 605 bright brass, 612 satin bronze, 613E dark oxidized satin bronze equivalent, 625 bright chrome, and 626 satin chrome. The Schlage 20-057-C full size interchangeable core cylinder is offered in 643E aged bronze in a C keyway. For a dark bronze opening the 613E is the closest of the 2221 finishes; for chrome trim the 626 satin chrome is the usual pairing with satin hardware on the same door.
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