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Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL 5 and 6-Pin X Class Mortise Cylinder Plug, 1-1/8" with AL Keyway

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Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL 5 and 6-Pin X Class Mortise Cylinder Plug with AL Keyway

The Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL is an Individual X Class replacement plug designed for 1-1/8" mortise cylinder applications. Configured for both 5-pin and 6-pin operation, this plug features the AL keyway and is finished in Satin Brass, making it a precise, professional-grade component for commercial mechanical lock cylinder assemblies. Engineered as a Corbin Russwin cylinder part, it is suited for use in high-demand commercial door hardware environments.

Key Features

  • 5 and 6-Pin Compatibility: Supports both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations, providing flexible keying options for a range of commercial lock cylinder applications.
  • 1-1/8" Mortise Format: Dimensioned specifically for 1-1/8" mortise cylinders, ensuring precise fit within compatible mortise cylinder housings.
  • AL Keyway: Features the Corbin Russwin AL keyway for compatibility with AL-keyway key blanks and existing AL-keyway keying systems.
  • Individual X Class Plug: X Class designation provides an additional level of key control and security for commercial applications requiring restricted keyways.
  • Satin Brass Finish: Finished in Satin Brass to coordinate with complementary hardware finishes in commercial installations.
  • Genuine Corbin Russwin Cylinder Part: An authentic Corbin Russwin cylinder component, ensuring direct compatibility and consistent performance within Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder assemblies.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Manufactured to commercial standards for reliable, long-term performance in high-traffic door hardware installations.

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: 487K11 AL
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Building Mortise Lock Cylinder Replacement
  • Educational Facility Lock Cylinder Rekeying and Maintenance
  • Healthcare Institution Door Hardware Servicing
  • Government and Municipal Building Lock Maintenance
  • Hospitality Property Master Key System Configuration
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facility Access Control Upkeep
  • Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Building Lock Servicing

Why Corbin Russwin 487K11?

Corbin Russwin cylinder components are engineered to meet the exacting standards of commercial door hardware professionals. The 487K11 AL plug's Individual X Class designation and AL keyway deliver key control integrity within Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder systems, while its 5 and 6-pin compatibility ensures versatile application across a range of commercial installations. For locksmiths and facility managers requiring dependable, genuine replacement parts, this plug provides the precision fit and performance expected from Corbin Russwin.

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:
487K11 AL
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Is the Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL a complete mortise cylinder or just the plug?
It's the plug only, not a complete cylinder. The 487K11 AL is an Individual X Class replacement plug for 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder applications, so it goes into an existing Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder housing. If you need a whole cylinder rather than a plug, look at a full mortise cylinder such as the Detex MC65, a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin mortise cylinder, though that one comes in the Schlage C keyway rather than an AL keyway.
2) Will the 487K11 plug work in a 5-pin cylinder, or only 6-pin?
Both. The plug is configured for 5-pin and 6-pin operation, so the same part serves a 5-pin housing or a 6-pin housing. Pin the chambers to match the system you are keying into.
3) Can I key this Corbin Russwin plug into my existing master key system?
Yes, if that system runs the Corbin Russwin AL keyway. The plug is cut for the AL keyway, so it accepts AL key blanks and pins into an existing AL-keyway masterkeying scheme. It will not work with any other Corbin Russwin keyway section, and it is not a Schlage or Sargent keyway substitute.
4) Will this plug fit a rim cylinder or a key-in-lever cylinder?
No. It is dimensioned for 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinders only. For a rim application you need a rim cylinder, for example the Schlage 20-021 with a vertical tailpiece cam or the 20-022 with a horizontal cam. For key-in-lever work, a lever cylinder such as the Kaba Ilco 1539 universal key-in-knob/lever cylinder is the correct family.
5) If I need a complete 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder rather than just the plug, what should I order?
The Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL is the plug only - the keyed core component that drops into an existing Corbin Russwin 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder housing, supplied for 5-pin and 6-pin operation with the AL keyway. If the housing itself is damaged or missing, order a complete mortise cylinder instead: the Detex MC65 is a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin mortise cylinder in the Schlage C keyway, and the Adams Rite 4036 is a Grade 1 five-pin mortise cylinder. Note that both of those come in their own keyways, so they will not operate an existing AL-keyway master key system.
6) Can I use a BEST interchangeable core instead of the Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL plug?
No - they are different cylinder architectures. The 487K11 AL is an individual X Class plug for a Corbin Russwin 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder, keyed in the AL keyway for 5-pin or 6-pin operation. BEST interchangeable cores, such as the 1C Series standard 5-pin cylinder core or the 1CB 150 Series Peaks core, are figure-eight removable cores that require a BEST-style interchangeable core housing. If your doors are built around BEST cores, you would replace the housing, not just the plug.
7) My exit device uses a rim cylinder, not a mortise cylinder. Is the 487K11 AL the right part?
No. The 487K11 AL plug is dimensioned for 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder housings. For rim applications, Schlage offers the 20-021 6-pin rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam and the 20-022 6-pin rim cylinder with a horizontal tailpiece cam, each supplied with two keys; the Schlage 20-057 is a 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam. Confirm which cam orientation your device requires before ordering.
8) What does the X Class designation on the 487K11 mean for key control?
X Class is a restricted-keyway program, which means blanks and duplication are controlled rather than open to any hardware store. For a school, hospital, or multi-tenant building that needs to stop unauthorized key copies, that restriction is the reason to spec this plug over an open-keyway part.
9) What finishes does the Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL plug come in?
Two: 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome. Pick the one that matches the visible cylinder face and the lever or escutcheon trim on the rest of the opening, since the plug face is what shows through the cylinder collar.
10) I need to rekey Corbin Russwin mortise locks across a building. Is buying plugs the right approach?
It is, when the housings are sound and you only need to change the keying. Swapping the plug lets you rekey without pulling and replacing full cylinders, and the 5/6-pin AL plug standardizes the keying across openings. If instead you want cores you can pull and swap by hand at each door later, an interchangeable core platform like the BEST 1CB 150 Series or a Schlage FSIC core such as the 20-057 is the different route to take.
11) What do I use for a key-in-lever or key-in-knob cylinder instead of the 487K11 AL?
The 487K11 AL is a mortise cylinder plug and will not fit a key-in-lever or key-in-knob chassis. For those, Kaba Ilco offers the 1539 Series key-in-knob / lever universal cylinder and the 1599 key-in-knob replacement cylinder, with the 1579 built for Sargent knobs and levers. Falcon's A23161-05 G is a key-in-lever cylinder for the RU/T series with a 6-pin G keyway, keyed different and supplied with two cut keys.
12) For a deadbolt cylinder replacement, is the Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL plug appropriate?
Only if the deadbolt takes a Corbin Russwin 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder. For dedicated deadbolt cylinders, the Kaba Ilco 1549 Series is a key-in-deadbolt cylinder, and Medeco offers rim-type lazy motion cylinders for that use: the 1012040 is a 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts, the 1075127 is a 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts, and the 1065244 is a 5-pin rim lazy motion cylinder supplied with an Emtek tailpiece.
13) I need a cylinder for an Adams Rite MS1847 on a storefront door - can I use the Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL?
The 487K11 AL is a replacement plug for Corbin Russwin 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinders and does not address storefront cylinder pull hardware. For an MS1847 deadlock or deadlatch, Adams Rite makes the 4024 cylinder pull with trim plate mounting and the 4025 five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws; the 4026 five pin tumbler cylinder pull is built for the 5017 wood door deadlock or deadlatch instead.
14) If I want a higher-security patented core rather than the X Class AL plug, what are the options?
The 487K11 AL uses the Corbin Russwin individual X Class designation for restricted-keyway key control within AL-keyway systems. If you would rather standardize on a patented interchangeable core platform, the BEST 1CDF is a drill resistant preferred patented interchangeable core with 7 pins in brass, 150 Series, and the BEST Peaks 1CB 150 Series is another interchangeable core option. Both require an interchangeable core housing rather than a Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder shell.
15) Is the 487K11 AL suitable for high-traffic commercial doors or is it a residential part?
Commercial. It is built as a genuine Corbin Russwin cylinder component for commercial mechanical lock assemblies, and the typical uses are office buildings, schools, healthcare, hospitality master key systems, and multi-tenant residential service work.
16) Is there a non-keyed alternative if the opening does not need to be keyed?
The Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL is a keyed plug in the AL keyway, so it always carries pins. Where a cylinder is needed only to fill a prep or match appearance without operating, the BEST 12E Series dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter serves that purpose. It is a rim-format dummy, so verify your prep before substituting.
17) Does the finish choice on the 487K11 AL plug need to match the rest of my cylinders?
The Corbin Russwin 487K11 AL plug comes in 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome, so you can match the visible plug face to the cylinder ring and surrounding trim. Peer cylinders are specified in their own finish codes - the Schlage 20-057-C full size interchangeable core, for example, is listed in 643E Aged Bronze - so mixing brands on the same elevation can leave a visible difference.
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