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BEST Standard 7-Pin Core, A Keyway, Uncombinated

BEST 1C7 Standard 7-Pin SFIC Core, Uncombinated, Multiple Keyways and Finishes

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BEST 1C7 Standard 7-Pin SFIC Core, Uncombinated

The BEST 1C7 series is a 7-pin Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) that ships uncombinated for custom keying to your master key system. Available in 11 keyways (A, B, C, DD, F, G, J, P, R, TD, W, BA) and five finishes (606 Satin Brass, 613 Satin Bronze Oil-Rubbed, 622 Matte Black, 626 Satin Chrome, 690 Statuary Dark Bronze), the core drops into any BEST-compatible cylinder without removing the lock from the door.

Key Features

  • 7-Pin SFIC: Standard 7-pin configuration for enhanced key control in commercial master key systems.
  • Uncombinated: Ships without cuts so your locksmith or key shop can combine it to your specific system.
  • Quick-Change Core: SFIC format allows core removal and replacement with a control key, eliminating door disassembly during rekeying.
  • Premium Key Compatibility: Works with BEST Premium keys, which are larger and heavier than standard keys for durability under high-cycle daily use.
  • Broad Keyway Selection: 11 keyways available to match existing BEST keyway families or establish a new restricted keyway system.
  • Five Finishes: 606, 613, 622, 626, and 690 to coordinate with installed hardware.

Typical Applications

  • Commercial office, healthcare, education, and government facilities running BEST master key systems
  • Multi-family and mixed-use properties requiring controlled rekeying without hardware removal
  • Replacement or expansion cores for existing BEST SFIC installations

Resources

See the BEST Key and Core Brochure (linked above) for keyway profiles, finish specifications, and master key system planning guidance.

Manufacturer Resources

Key and Core Brochure

Product Specs

Subcategory:
SFIC Cores
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Premium Cores
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 1C7A1626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the BEST 1C7A1626 core come already keyed, or do I have to have it combinated?
It ships uncombinated. The 1C7A1626 is a blank 7-pin SFIC core with no pinning in it, so a locksmith or your in-house key shop pins it to your system before it goes in the lock. That is the point of buying it this way: it drops into an existing BEST masterkey system at whatever level of the hierarchy you need rather than arriving on some random key.
2) Will a BEST A keyway core work in my building if my existing keys are a different BEST keyway?
No. The 1C7A1626 is cut for the A keyway, and a keyway is a physical profile, so a B, C, G or any other BEST key will not enter it. Match the keyway to what your building already runs. BEST cores are offered in A, B, BA, C, DD, F, G, J, P, R, TD and W keyways, so pull an existing key, read the keyway stamp, and order that letter instead of assuming A.
3) Can I swap a BEST SFIC core without taking the lock off the door?
Yes, and that is the whole reason facilities standardize on small format interchangeable cores. A control key turns the core's figure-eight body out of the housing and the replacement drops in, so rekeying a tenant turnover or a lost-key situation on a multi-tenant property takes seconds per opening with no lock removal and no door prep. For a property manager running hundreds of doors, you rekey by swapping cores from a stock of pre-pinned spares.
4) Is a 7-pin BEST core interchangeable with a 6-pin one?
The housing is the same figure-eight SFIC form, so a 7-pin core physically seats where a 6-pin core sat. The keying is what differs: the 1C7A1626 is a 7-pin core and takes 7-pin keys cut in that system. A 6-pin key from a different system will not operate it. If your facility is already built on a 6-pin BEST system, ordering 7-pin cores means those openings sit outside your existing key hierarchy unless your key system is set up to cover both.
5) Will a BEST SFIC core fit any lock, or does the lock have to be prepped for it?
The lock has to be SFIC-prepped. An SFIC core needs a figure-eight cylinder housing, so it goes into BEST cylinders and into mortise, rim, knob and lever housings from other makers built to accept small format interchangeable cores. It will not go into a standard round mortise or rim cylinder. If your doors currently carry conventional key-in-knob or mortise cylinders, you need SFIC housings on those openings before a core like the 1C7A1626 does you any good.
6) What finish options are there for BEST 7-pin SFIC cores besides satin chrome?
Five finishes: 606 satin brass, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 622 matte black, 626 satin chrome, and 690 statuary dark bronze. The 1C7A1626 is the 626 satin chrome version. Finish on a core is cosmetic, it is the visible face ring in the lock, so pick whatever matches the lever or exit trim on the opening rather than worrying about function.
7) What kind of key does a BEST Premium core take, and is it different from a standard BEST key?
These cores work with BEST Premium keys, which are physically larger and heavier than the standard key blank. That matters on high-use openings, a maintenance ring or a housekeeping key that gets turned dozens of times a day bends and snaps standard blanks far sooner. The core itself is a BEST Standard key system core; Premium refers to the key stock it is designed to run.
8) Can I set up a master key system across a whole facility with BEST 7-pin cores?
Yes. Seven pins give more chambers to work with than six, which is what lets a large system carry deep masterkeying, grand master, master, sub-master and change keys, without running out of usable combinations. BEST systems are built around exactly this for campuses and hospitals where a single facilities key has to open a controlled subset of hundreds of openings. Keep every core on the same keyway across the facility so the hierarchy holds.
9) What do I need to order alongside BEST cores to actually rekey a building?
Three things beyond the cores themselves. A control key for the keyway you are running, or you cannot pull the old cores out. Cut operating keys for whatever level of the system each core sits at. And SFIC housings for any opening not already prepped for a core. Cores ship uncombinated, so budget the pinning work too, either your locksmith or an in-house shop with the pin kit for that keyway.
10) Where can I find BEST's key and core specification information?
BEST publishes a Key and Core Brochure covering the Standard and Premium key systems, keyway options and core configurations. It is the document to check when you are deciding which keyway to standardize a facility on, or confirming that a 7-pin Standard core fits the system your building already runs.
How fast can I get the BEST 1C7A1626 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the BEST 1C7A1626 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The BEST 1C7A1626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the BEST 1C7A1626?
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