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Corbin Russwin 487K11 BR 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Plug, 1-1/8" Mortise Cylinder Replacement Part, BR Keyway, Satin Brass

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Corbin Russwin 487K11 BR 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Plug, 1-1/8" Mortise Cylinder Replacement Part with BR Keyway in Satin Brass

The Corbin Russwin 487K11 BR is a precision-engineered individual X Class plug designed as a replacement component for 1-1/8" mortise cylinder applications. Configured for the BR keyway, this plug accommodates both 5-pin and 6-pin keying arrangements, delivering flexible compatibility for commercial keying systems. Finished in Satin Brass, this part is purpose-built for professional locksmiths and facility managers requiring reliable, manufacturer-grade cylinder components.

Key Features

  • 1-1/8" Mortise Cylinder Format: Precisely sized at 1-1/8" for direct compatibility with standard mortise cylinder housings in commercial door hardware applications.
  • 5 and 6-Pin Compatibility: Supports both 5-pin and 6-pin keying configurations, providing flexibility for a range of keying systems and master key programs.
  • X Class Plug: Individual X Class designation ensures compatibility within Corbin Russwin's cylinder classification system for accurate specification and replacement.
  • BR Keyway: Factory-configured with the BR keyway for seamless integration into existing Corbin Russwin keying systems using the BR key section.
  • Satin Brass Finish: Satin Brass finish provides a professional aesthetic and consistent appearance when installed within matching hardware sets.
  • Commercial-Grade Replacement Part: Designed and manufactured as a genuine Corbin Russwin cylinder part, ensuring proper fit and performance in commercial mechanical lock applications.

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 BR
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings Requiring Cylinder Rekeying or Replacement
  • Educational Facilities Maintaining Existing Corbin Russwin Keying Systems
  • Healthcare Institutions with Mortise Lock Hardware Programs
  • Government and Municipal Buildings Using Corbin Russwin Cylinders
  • Hospitality Properties Updating or Re-keying Mortise Cylinder Hardware
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities with Commercial Mechanical Lock Systems
  • Locksmith and Facility Maintenance Professionals Servicing Commercial Hardware

Why Corbin Russwin 487K11 BR?

Corbin Russwin cylinder components are manufactured to exacting standards, ensuring that replacement parts like the 487K11 BR deliver the same precise fit and keying performance as the original factory installation. The combination of 5 and 6-pin compatibility with the X Class designation and BR keyway makes this plug a highly specific and reliable choice for professionals maintaining or upgrading commercial mortise cylinder hardware.

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 BR
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 487K11 BR 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the 487K11 plug work in my existing Corbin Russwin mortise cylinders?
It fits 1-1/8 inch Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder housings and is cut for the BR keyway, so it drops into an existing Corbin Russwin BR-sectioned system. Two things have to match: the housing length has to be 1-1/8 inch (longer cylinders take a different plug length), and your keying system has to be on the BR key section. A different Corbin Russwin keyway won't interchange.
2) I need a rim cylinder for an exit device, not a mortise plug. Is this the right part?
No. The 487K11 BR is a mortise cylinder plug and won't serve a rim application. For a rim device you want a rim cylinder with the correct tailpiece cam, such as the Schlage 20-021 6-pin rim cylinder with vertical tailpiece cam or the 20-022 with horizontal cam.
3) Is a Schlage 20-021 rim cylinder a substitute for a Corbin Russwin 487K11 BR plug?
No. The Schlage 20-021 is a 6-pin rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam, a complete rim-mounted unit for exit device and rim application. The 487K11 BR is a plug that goes inside a 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder housing with the BR keyway. The two mount in entirely different ways - mortise cylinders thread into the lock case, rim cylinders mount through the door with a tailpiece. If your opening takes a rim cylinder, the Schlage 20-022 is the same 6-pin unit with a horizontal tailpiece cam.
4) If I need a complete 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder rather than just a plug, what should I order instead of the Corbin Russwin 487K11 BR?
The 487K11 BR is a plug only - the keyed core component that drops into an existing 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder shell, supplied for the BR keyway in 5-pin and 6-pin arrangements. If the shell itself is damaged or missing, order a complete mortise cylinder: the Detex MC65 is a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin commercial mortise cylinder cut to the Schlage C keyway, and the Adams Rite 4036 is a Grade 1 five-pin mortise cylinder. Both are whole cylinders, so they come on their own keyway rather than Corbin Russwin BR.
5) My lock is a key-in-lever, not a mortise lock. Do I still use the Corbin Russwin 487K11 BR?
No. The 487K11 BR is sized as a plug for 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder housings. Key-in-knob and key-in-lever locks take a different cylinder body: the Kaba Ilco 1539 is a key-in-knob/lever universal cylinder, the 1579 is a knob and lever cylinder for Sargent, the 1599 is a key-in-knob replacement cylinder, and the Falcon A23161-05 G is a key-in-lever cylinder in the RU/T series with a 6-pin G keyway, keyed different with two cut keys.
6) Can I use this plug for both 5-pin and 6-pin keying?
Yes. The 487K11 BR accepts 5-pin and 6-pin keying arrangements, so the same part serves standard 5-pin work and 6-pin master key programs. That matters on a campus running mixed pinning, you stock one plug instead of two.
7) What does the X Class designation on this Corbin Russwin plug mean for ordering?
X Class is Corbin Russwin's cylinder classification for the plug, and it's how you confirm you're ordering the right individual plug rather than a different class part. Specify it together with the keyway (BR here) and the 1-1/8 inch mortise format when you order, since those three together define the part.
8) We want interchangeable cores so maintenance can rekey without pulling cylinders. Is this that?
No. This is a conventional pinned plug for a Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder, so rekeying means pinning the plug. If your goal is swap-in-place rekeying, go to an interchangeable core platform instead, for example the BEST 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core or the Schlage 20-057 full size interchangeable core rim cylinder.
9) For a facility that wants to rekey without a locksmith pinning plugs, what is the alternative to the 487K11 BR approach?
The 487K11 BR plug is pinned to your BR keying system, so changing keys means pinning or swapping the plug at the bench. An interchangeable-core program avoids that: the BEST 1CB is a 150 Series interchangeable core cylinder, the BEST 1CDF is a drill-resistant patented interchangeable 7-pin core in the 150 Series, and the Schlage 20-057 is a 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam, with the 20-057-C supplied as a full size interchangeable core in the C keyway. With those, a control key pulls the core and a new core goes in without disassembling the cylinder.
10) What do I order if the opening needs a cylinder in a deadbolt instead of a mortise lock?
The 487K11 BR plug serves 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinder housings in commercial mechanical lock applications. For deadbolt cylinders, the Kaba Ilco 1549 is a key-in-deadbolt cylinder with a deadbolt function, and the Medeco 1075127 is a 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts. The Medeco 1012040 is a 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder specific to Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts.
11) I need a non-keyed part for an aluminum storefront cylinder pull - is the 487K11 BR right?
No. The 487K11 BR is a keyed plug for 1-1/8 inch Corbin Russwin mortise cylinders on the BR keyway. For storefront cylinder pull hardware, the Adams Rite 4024 is a cylinder pull with trim plate mounting for MS1847 deadlock systems and the 4025 is a five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws for the same MS1847 deadlock, while the 4026 is a five pin tumbler cylinder pull for the Adams Rite 5017 wood door deadlock. If you want a cylinder that is not keyed at all, the BEST 12E Series dummy rim cylinder has a 1-5/32 inch diameter.
12) How does the Corbin Russwin 487K11 BR compare to a BEST 1C5 core as a keyed replacement component?
Both are the keyed element rather than a complete cylinder assembly. The BEST 1C5 is a standard 5-pin cylinder core from the Standard and Premium Cores line, pulled and replaced as a unit. The 487K11 BR is an individual X Class plug for 1-1/8 inch mortise cylinders, accepting 5-pin and 6-pin keying and cut to the BR key section for Corbin Russwin systems, offered in 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome. Which one applies is decided by the cylinder housing already in your doors.
13) What finishes does the Corbin Russwin 487K11 BR plug come in?
Two: 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome. Pick to match the cylinder collar and the lever or escutcheon on the door, since the plug face is the visible piece once the key is out.
14) Is this a commercial part or is it fine for residential doors?
It's a commercial mechanical lock component, built for Corbin Russwin mortise hardware in offices, schools, healthcare, and municipal buildings. Residential deadbolts and knobsets take a different style of cylinder entirely, closer to the Kaba Ilco 1539 or 1549 key-in-knob and key-in-deadbolt cylinders.
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Does the Corbin Russwin 487K11 BR 626 come with a warranty?
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