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Corbin Russwin 292K97 7-Pin Mortise Cylinder Plug with 59A1 Keyway in Satin Brass

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Model: 292K97 59A1 626

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Corbin Russwin 292K97 7-Pin Mortise Cylinder Plug with 59A1 Keyway in Satin Brass

The Corbin Russwin 292K97 is a precision-engineered 7-pin plug designed for 1-1/2" mortise cylinder applications. Finished in Satin Brass and featuring the 59A1 keyway, this commercial-grade replacement cylinder plug is built to Corbin Russwin's exacting standards for reliable keying performance in demanding door hardware installations. Ideal for facilities maintaining or upgrading existing Corbin Russwin mortise lock hardware, this plug delivers a direct-fit solution for parts and accessories requirements.

Key Features

  • 7-Pin Plug Configuration: Features a full 7-pin tumbler stack for enhanced key control and security in commercial mortise cylinder applications.
  • 1-1/2" Mortise Cylinder Format: Precisely sized at 1-1/2" for direct compatibility with standard mortise cylinder housings used in commercial door hardware.
  • 59A1 Keyway: Configured with the 59A1 keyway for use within Corbin Russwin keying systems, supporting controlled key duplication and master key programs.
  • Satin Brass Finish: Satin Brass finish provides an aesthetically consistent match for existing Corbin Russwin hardware installations in commercial environments.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Manufactured to commercial specifications as a genuine Corbin Russwin cylinder part, ensuring precise fit and reliable operation.
  • Direct Replacement Part: Designed as a replacement component for compatible Corbin Russwin mortise lock cylinders, simplifying maintenance and service workflows.

Technical Specifications

  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Group: Parts and Accessories
  • Subcategory: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Cylinders
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Model: 292K97 59A1
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

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

Why Corbin Russwin 292K97?

Corbin Russwin cylinder parts are manufactured to the same exacting tolerances as original equipment, ensuring consistent performance and reliable key control in commercial mortise lock systems. The 292K97 7-pin plug with 59A1 keyway provides facilities managers and locksmiths with a genuine replacement solution engineered for long-term dependability in high-use commercial door hardware applications.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Department:
Door Hardware
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Subcategory:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Cylinders
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
292K97 59A1
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 292K97 59A1 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will a 292K97 plug work in my existing keying system?
Only if your system runs the 59A1 keyway. The 292K97 plug is cut for the Corbin Russwin 59A1 keyway, so it drops into an existing 59A1 master key or restricted key program. If your building is keyed on a different Corbin Russwin section, or on a Schlage C or BEST keyway, this plug won't accept your keys and you need a plug in the matching section.
2) Will the 292K97 plug fit a rim cylinder or a key-in-lever cylinder?
No. It's sized for 1-1/2 inch mortise cylinder housings. Rim cylinders and key-in-knob/lever cylinders use different plug lengths and tailpiece arrangements, so you'd want a part built for that body, for example the Schlage 20-022 rim cylinder with horizontal tailpiece cam or the Kaba Ilco 1599 key-in-knob replacement cylinder.
3) If the whole mortise cylinder needs replacing instead of just the plug, what should be ordered?
The Corbin Russwin 292K97 is a 7-pin plug for 1-1/2 inch mortise cylinder applications, so it only serves you if the cylinder housing stays in the door. When the complete mortise cylinder is being swapped, a full mortise cylinder is the right part: the Adams Rite 4036 is a Grade 1 mortise cylinder with five-pin security, and the Detex MC65 is a 1-1/8 inch six-pin mortise cylinder cut to the Schlage C keyway.
4) Is a rim cylinder an acceptable substitute for the 292K97 mortise plug?
No. The 292K97 is a plug sized for 1-1/2 inch mortise cylinder housings and threads into a mortise lock body. Rim cylinders mount through the door face and drive the device with a tailpiece, such as the Schlage 20-021 six-pin rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam or the 20-022 with a horizontal tailpiece cam. They are not interchangeable with a mortise cylinder plug.
5) We want cores that can be rekeyed by swapping rather than repinning a plug. What is the alternative to the 292K97?
The 292K97 is a fixed 7-pin plug with a 59A1 keyway, so rekeying means repinning the plug. If you want to change keying by pulling a core instead, interchangeable core products do that: the BEST 1CB is a 150 Series interchangeable core cylinder, the BEST 1CDF is a drill-resistant patented interchangeable core with 7 pins in brass, and the Schlage 20-057 is a six-pin full size interchangeable core rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam. Those are separate keying systems, not parts for a Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder.
6) What finishes does the Corbin Russwin 292K97 plug come in?
Two: 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome. Pick the one that matches the cylinder ring and lock trim already on the door, since the plug face is the visible part. Satin Chrome is the usual match for brushed stainless or chrome-trimmed openings; Satin Brass matches brass-finished hardware.
7) Why order a 7-pin plug instead of a 6-pin for a commercial mortise lock?
A full 7-pin tumbler stack gives you more key change combinations and deeper masterkey levels, which matters when one facility is keyed across many doors. The 292K97 uses a 7-pin configuration. Comparable cylinders in 6-pin, like the Schlage 20-021 rim cylinder or the Detex MC65 6-pin mortise cylinder, are fine for standalone openings but give you less room in a large hierarchy.
8) Is this part suitable for residential deadbolts and handlesets?
No. The 292K97 plug is a commercial-grade part for Corbin Russwin mortise lock cylinders. For residential handlesets and deadbolts, look at retrofit cylinders built for that hardware, such as the Medeco 1075127 5-pin rim type lazy motion cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts, or the Medeco 1012040 6-pin rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts.
9) Can I use the 292K97 to rekey a lock without pulling the whole cylinder out of the door?
Not the way an interchangeable core does. The 292K97 is a fixed plug for a 1-1/2 inch mortise cylinder, so swapping it means taking the cylinder apart on the bench. If what you actually want is core swaps at the door, a small format or full size interchangeable core system is the right choice, such as the BEST 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core or the Schlage 20-057 6-pin FSIC cylinder.
10) How do I order the right 292K97 the first time?
Three things settle it: the model designation 292K97 with the 59A1 keyway, the pin count (7-pin), and the finish (606 Satin Brass or 626 Satin Chrome). Confirm the cylinder you're rebuilding is the 1-1/2 inch mortise format before ordering, since that's what this plug is cut for.
11) Is the 292K97 the right part for a key-in-knob or key-in-lever lock?
No. The 292K97 plug is sized for 1-1/2 inch mortise cylinder housings. Knob and lever locks take a different cylinder body: the Kaba Ilco 1539 is a key-in-knob and lever universal cylinder, the Kaba Ilco 1579 is a knob and lever cylinder for Sargent locks, and the Falcon A23161-05 G is a key-in-lever cylinder with a 6-pin G keyway supplied keyed different with two cut keys.
12) For a narrow stile aluminum door with an Adams Rite deadlock, does the 292K97 fit?
The 292K97 is a plug for 1-1/2 inch Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder housings and is not matched to Adams Rite deadlock prep. Adams Rite devices are served by their own parts: the 4024 cylinder pull mounts with a trim plate for MS1847 deadlock and deadlatch systems, the 4025 is a five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws for the MS1847, and the 4026 five pin tumbler cylinder pull is for the 5017 wood door deadlock and deadlatch.
13) Is a 5-pin core an equivalent to the 292K97 7-pin plug?
They are different pin stacks. The 292K97 carries a full 7-pin tumbler stack for key control in commercial mortise cylinder applications, while the BEST 1C Series 1C5 is a standard 5-pin cylinder core. Pin count has to match the keying system you are working in, so a 5-pin core is not a drop-in for a 7-pin Corbin Russwin plug.
14) I'm standardizing cylinders across a school and a couple of office buildings. Does a plug like this help?
It does, if the campus is already on Corbin Russwin mortise hardware. Ordering 292K97 plugs in the 59A1 keyway keeps every rekeyed cylinder inside one restricted key program with controlled duplication, which is the point of standardizing. The part is specified for commercial use across offices, schools, healthcare, government buildings, retail, industrial sites, and multi-tenant residential.
15) We only need a cylinder for appearance where no key function is required. Is the 292K97 overkill?
Yes, for a non-keyed opening. The 292K97 is a working 7-pin plug configured to the 59A1 keyway for controlled key duplication and master key programs. Where the opening needs the look of a cylinder but no keying, the BEST 12E Series dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter covers that instead.
16) Will the 292K97 work in an Emtek handleset?
No. The 292K97 is a commercial mortise cylinder plug in the Corbin Russwin 59A1 keyway. Emtek trim takes its own cylinders: the Emtek CY4 cylinder is sold each, and Medeco offers retrofits for that hardware, including the 1065140 5-pin cylinder for Arrow JL interconnected locks and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinder, and the 1065244 5-pin rim lazy motion cylinder with an Emtek tailpiece.
17) Our standard is a bronze-look interchangeable core. How does that compare with the 292K97 finishes?
The 292K97 plug is offered in 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome. If the facility standard is a darker core, the Schlage 20-057-C full size interchangeable core in the C keyway is furnished in 643E Aged Bronze. Note that is an FSIC core on the Schlage C keyway, a different keying platform from the Corbin Russwin 59A1 plug.
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Does the Corbin Russwin 292K97 59A1 626 come with a warranty?
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