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Corbin Russwin 487K38 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Plug for 1001 Hotel Mortise Keyway

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Corbin Russwin 487K38 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Plug for 1001 Hotel Mortise Keyway

The Corbin Russwin 487K38 is a precision-engineered replacement cylinder plug designed for commercial lock applications. Configured for both 5-pin and 6-pin individual X Class keying, this plug is purpose-built for the 1001 Hotel Mortise keyway, making it an essential component for maintaining and servicing Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder assemblies in hospitality and commercial environments. As a genuine Corbin Russwin cylinder part, it ensures proper fit and reliable performance within compatible lock systems.

Key Features

  • 5 and 6-Pin Compatibility: Supports both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations, providing flexible keying options for a range of Corbin Russwin cylinder assemblies.
  • X Class Individual Keying: Engineered to the X Class keyway specification, ensuring precise key control and compatibility within Corbin Russwin keying systems.
  • 1001 Hotel Mortise Keyway: Specifically designed for the 1001 Hotel Mortise keyway, making this plug a direct fit for hospitality-grade mortise cylinder applications.
  • Genuine Corbin Russwin Cylinder Part: Manufactured as an authentic Corbin Russwin cylinder component, ensuring quality, dimensional accuracy, and reliable integration with compatible lock hardware.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to the performance standards expected of commercial door hardware, supporting dependable long-term operation in demanding environments.
  • Replacement Part Convenience: Designed as a drop-in replacement for worn or damaged plugs, simplifying cylinder service and restoration without full assembly replacement.

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: 487K38 27
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

  • Hotel and Hospitality Facilities Requiring 1001 Mortise Keyway Cylinders
  • Commercial Office Buildings with Corbin Russwin Mortise Lock Systems
  • Healthcare Institutions Servicing Existing Corbin Russwin Hardware
  • Educational Facilities Maintaining Commercial Cylinder Assemblies
  • Government and Municipal Buildings with Established Corbin Russwin Keying Systems
  • Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties with Commercial-Grade Lock Hardware
  • Institutional Facilities Requiring Cylinder Plug Replacement and Lock Servicing

Why Corbin Russwin 487K38?

Corbin Russwin cylinder parts are manufactured to exacting commercial standards, ensuring that replacement components like the 487K38 plug deliver the same precision fit and operational reliability as the original assembly. Engineered for both 5-pin and 6-pin X Class configurations with the 1001 Hotel Mortise keyway, this plug is purpose-built for professional lock service applications where correct specification and dependable performance are essential.

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:
487K38 27
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 487K38 27 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What exactly is the Corbin Russwin 487K38, a whole cylinder or just the plug?
It's the plug only, not a complete cylinder. The 487K38 is a replacement cylinder plug for Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder assemblies, sold for 5-pin and 6-pin individual X Class keying on the 1001 Hotel Mortise keyway. If a cylinder shell, housing or cam is also worn, those are separate parts. If you need a complete mortise cylinder rather than a service part, a full assembly is the right order.
2) Which keyway numbers can I order the Corbin Russwin 487K38 plug in?
Five keyway choices: 27, 67, 77, 97 and 99. Each is available in either 606 satin brass or 626 satin chrome. Pick the keyway that matches the existing Corbin Russwin system the cylinder belongs to, since a plug cut to the wrong keyway section won't accept your keys.
3) Will the 487K38 plug work in a 6-pin Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder, or only 5-pin?
Both. The 487K38 is configured for 5-pin and 6-pin individual X Class keying, so it covers either chamber count in compatible Corbin Russwin cylinder assemblies.
4) My locks are Schlage, not Corbin Russwin. Can I use this plug?
No. The 487K38 plug is cut for Corbin Russwin's 1001 Hotel Mortise keyway in X Class and won't serve a Schlage system. For Schlage rim work, the Schlage Commercial 20-021 rim cylinder (6-pin, vertical tailpiece cam) or 20-022 with a horizontal tailpiece cam are the corresponding parts, and the 20-057 is a 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam. For a Schlage C keyway mortise cylinder, the Detex MC65 is a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin commercial mortise cylinder in that keyway.
5) If the whole mortise cylinder is damaged rather than just the plug, what should I order instead of the Corbin Russwin 487K38?
The 487K38 is a replacement cylinder plug only - it restores a Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder assembly rather than replacing it. When the shell, cam or housing is damaged, order a complete mortise cylinder instead. The Detex MC65 is a mortise cylinder in Schlage C keyway, 1-1/8 inch, 6-pin, and the Adams Rite 4036 is a five-pin mortise cylinder rated Grade 1 with a 1/2 inch minimum door thickness. Note that neither uses the Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise keyway the 487K38 is built for, so a complete-cylinder swap means rekeying that opening or bringing it onto a different key system.
6) Is a BEST interchangeable core an equivalent to the Corbin Russwin 487K38 plug?
No. The 487K38 is an individual plug that goes into an existing Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder configured for 5-pin or 6-pin X Class keying on the 1001 Hotel Mortise keyway - service work on the cylinder you already have. BEST interchangeable cores are a different architecture: the BEST 1C is a standard 5-pin cylinder core, the 1CB Peaks is a 150 Series interchangeable core, and the 1CDF is a drill-resistant patented 7-pin brass 150 Series core. Those pull out with a control key and require housings prepped for interchangeable cores, so they are not a drop-in for a 487K38 plug.
7) I manage a hotel with Corbin Russwin mortise locks. Can I rekey guest doors with this instead of buying new cylinders?
That's what the part is for. Swapping the plug lets you restore or re-plug a Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder without replacing the whole assembly, which is why it's stocked for hospitality and commercial mortise service work. It's built for the 1001 Hotel Mortise keyway, so it only suits cylinders in that system, and the work is bench work for a locksmith, not a drop-in door change.
8) I want to move away from re-pinning plugs to interchangeable cores. What are my options?
An interchangeable core system lets you rekey by pulling a core with a control key instead of stripping a cylinder down to the plug. BEST covers that: the 1C Series standard 5-pin core, the Peaks 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core, and the 1CDF drill resistant patented 7-pin brass 150 Series core. Schlage's 20-057 is a 6-pin full size interchangeable core rim cylinder, and the 20-057-C is an FSIC core in the C keyway with a 643E aged bronze finish. Moving to cores means changing the cylinder housings, not just the plugs, so it's a planned standardization, not a one-door fix.
9) What is the full model designation I should quote when ordering this plug?
The model is 487K38 with the keyway suffix, catalogued here as 487K38 27 for the 27 keyway. Quote the 487K38 base number plus your keyway (27, 67, 77, 97 or 99) and the finish, 606 or 626.
10) My exit device needs a cylinder - can I use the Corbin Russwin 487K38?
Not on its own. The 487K38 is a plug for a mortise cylinder assembly, not a rim cylinder. Rim-prepped exit devices take a rim cylinder with a tailpiece cam: the Schlage 20-021 is a 6-pin rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam and two keys, the 20-022 is the same in a horizontal tailpiece cam, and the 20-057 is a 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam. Confirm which cam orientation your device calls for before ordering.
11) What is the difference between the Corbin Russwin 487K38 plug and a Kaba Ilco replacement cylinder?
The 487K38 is a genuine Corbin Russwin part dimensioned to the 1001 Hotel Mortise keyway and offered in keyways 27, 67, 77, 97 and 99 with 606 satin brass or 626 satin chrome plugs. Kaba Ilco replacement cylinders are aftermarket cylinder assemblies aimed at specific lock families - the 1539 is a key-in-knob and lever universal cylinder, the 1579 is a knob and lever cylinder for Sargent, the 1599 is a key-in-knob replacement cylinder, and the 1549 is a key-in-deadbolt cylinder. Those replace a whole cylinder in knob, lever or deadbolt hardware; the 487K38 serves a mortise cylinder rebuild on Corbin Russwin keying.
12) I need a keyed cylinder for an aluminum storefront deadlock - does the Corbin Russwin 487K38 fit?
No. The 487K38 is a cylinder plug for Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder assemblies in commercial and hospitality lock service. Storefront deadlocks use cylinder pulls or dedicated mortise cylinders: the Adams Rite 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 is a five-pin tumbler cylinder pull for the Adams Rite 5017 wood door deadlock and deadlatch.
13) We want to standardize a facility on interchangeable cores - how does that change what we order versus the Corbin Russwin 487K38?
The 487K38 supports servicing an established Corbin Russwin keying system by replacing individual plugs in existing mortise cylinders, which keeps the current key system intact. Standardizing on interchangeable cores changes the approach: cores such as the BEST 1CB Peaks 150 Series interchangeable core or the Schlage 20-057-C full size interchangeable core in C keyway with a 643E aged bronze finish are removable and rekeyable without disassembling the cylinder. That path requires housings prepped for the core format rather than plug-level service.
14) Does 606 or 626 finish on a cylinder plug matter if nobody sees it?
On a mortise cylinder the plug face sits at the key entry and is visible, so 606 satin brass or 626 satin chrome should match the cylinder ring and the trim around it. Chrome 626 is the usual pick alongside satin chrome and brushed nickel trim; 606 satin brass matches brass and bronze hardware.
15) Is the 487K38 a residential part or is it rated for commercial door hardware?
Commercial. The 487K38 is a genuine Corbin Russwin cylinder part built to commercial mortise lock standards, which is why it shows up in hotels, offices, healthcare, schools and government buildings running established Corbin Russwin keying.
16) Is the Falcon A23161-05 G cylinder a substitute for the Corbin Russwin 487K38?
They serve different hardware. The Falcon 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 - a complete cylinder for lever locks. The 487K38 is an individual plug for Corbin Russwin mortise cylinders on the 1001 Hotel Mortise keyway, supplied in keyway options 27, 67, 77, 97 and 99. A key-in-lever cylinder will not drop into a mortise cylinder shell.
17) Which cylinder should I use for a residential-style handleset or deadbolt instead of the Corbin Russwin 487K38?
The 487K38 is a commercial cylinder plug for Corbin Russwin mortise assemblies, so it is not the part for handleset or residential deadbolt retrofits. Medeco offers purpose-built options there: the 1075127 is a 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts, the 1012040 is a 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts, the 1065244 is a 5-pin lazy motion rim cylinder with an Emtek tailpiece, and the 1065140 is a 5-pin retrofit cylinder for Arrow JL interconnected locks and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinders. Emtek also lists the CY4 cylinder sold each.
18) I need a non-functioning cylinder for appearance only - is the Corbin Russwin 487K38 the right choice?
No. The 487K38 is a keyed plug carrying 5-pin or 6-pin X Class pinning, so it is a working cylinder component. For an opening that needs the look of a cylinder without a keyed function, the BEST 12E Series dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter is the type of part to specify.
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