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Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Plug for 1001 Hotel Mortise Cylinder, 57C Keyway

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Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Plug for 1001 Hotel Mortise Cylinder, 57C Keyway

The Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1 is a precision-engineered Individual X Class cylinder plug designed for use with the 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder configuration. Compatible with the 57C keyway, this replacement plug supports both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations, providing flexible keying options for commercial hotel and hospitality lock systems. Manufactured to Corbin Russwin's exacting standards, this cylinder part is a genuine replacement component for maintaining optimal lock performance.

Key Features

  • Dual Pin Compatibility: Supports both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations, offering flexible keying arrangements to meet varying security requirements.
  • X Class Plug Design: Individual X Class plug construction engineered for precise fit and reliable operation within compatible Corbin Russwin cylinder housings.
  • 1001 Hotel Mortise Application: Specifically designed for the 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder, making it an ideal replacement part for hospitality and hotel door hardware systems.
  • 57C Keyway: Configured with the 57C keyway for compatibility with corresponding Corbin Russwin key systems and master key programs.
  • Genuine Corbin Russwin Cylinder Part: Authentic Corbin Russwin component engineered to maintain the performance and security integrity of the original lock assembly.
  • Commercial-Grade Quality: Designed and rated for commercial applications where consistent, dependable cylinder performance is essential.

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 57C1
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

  • Hotel and Hospitality Guest Room Entry Systems
  • Commercial Office Buildings with Mortise Lock Hardware
  • Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties
  • Educational Facilities with Existing Corbin Russwin Hardware
  • Healthcare Institutions Requiring Cylinder Replacement or Rekeying
  • Government and Municipal Buildings with Corbin Russwin Lock Systems
  • Institutional Facilities Maintaining Legacy Mortise Lock Installations

Why Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1?

Corbin Russwin cylinder components are manufactured to precise tolerances, ensuring reliable performance and consistent security in demanding commercial environments. The 487K38 57C1 plug delivers genuine OEM compatibility for 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder assemblies, supporting both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations with the 57C keyway for seamless integration into existing Corbin Russwin keying systems. For facilities managers and locksmiths maintaining commercial lock systems, this replacement plug provides the authenticity and fit needed to restore full cylinder function.

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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 57C1
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Which keyway does the Corbin Russwin 487K38 plug come in?
It's a 57C keyway plug, offered in two keyway option choices, C1 and C2. Pick the one that matches the key section your building's Corbin Russwin system is already keyed to, otherwise your existing keys will not enter the plug.
2) I manage a hotel and need to rekey guest room mortise locks. Is this the right part to order?
If your guest room locks use Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinders on the 57C keyway, yes. Swapping the X Class plug rekeys the cylinder without pulling the lock body out of the door, which is why it's the common maintenance part for hospitality, multi-tenant residential, healthcare and institutional openings running Corbin Russwin hardware.
3) If the whole mortise cylinder is damaged rather than just the plug, what complete cylinder can be installed instead of the Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1?
The 487K38 57C1 is a replacement plug for the 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder, so it only restores the plug within an otherwise sound housing. When the housing itself is worn or damaged, a complete mortise cylinder is the right part: 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 from the 4036 Series suited to doors 1/2 inch and thicker. Both replace the entire cylinder, which means the opening moves off the Corbin Russwin 57C key system unless the new cylinder is keyed into your program.
4) For a hotel that wants to rekey rooms without disassembling cylinders, what is an alternative to plug replacement like the Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1?
Swapping the 487K38 57C1 plug means pulling the 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder apart to change the keying. An interchangeable core system avoids that step: the BEST 1C Series standard 5-pin core and the BEST Peaks 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core pull out with a control key, and the Schlage 20-057 is a 6-pin full size interchangeable core rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam. Those require the opening to be fitted with IC-prepped housings, so it is a change of system rather than a like-for-like part.
5) Will a Corbin Russwin 487K38 plug fit a Schlage or BEST cylinder?
No. The 487K38 is cut for Corbin Russwin's own X Class plug geometry and the 57C key section, so it will not go into another manufacturer's cylinder. For Schlage-based openings, look at a Schlage rim cylinder such as the 20-021 with a vertical tailpiece cam or the 20-022 with a horizontal cam; for a BEST interchangeable core system, the 1C Series 5-pin core is the corresponding part.
6) What finishes is the 487K38 hotel mortise plug available in?
Two: 606 satin brass and 626 satin chrome. Match it to the cylinder housing and the rest of the trim on the opening, since the plug face is what shows through the collar.
7) My openings need a complete mortise cylinder, not a plug. What should I look at instead?
You want a full mortise cylinder body. The Detex MC65 is a 1-1/8 inch six-pin mortise cylinder on the Schlage C keyway, and the Adams Rite 4036 is a Grade 1 five-pin mortise cylinder. Neither carries the Corbin Russwin 57C key section, so they suit a new or separately keyed opening rather than an existing Corbin Russwin master key program.
8) Do I need to order pins, springs or keys separately with this plug?
The 487K38 is sold as the individual X Class plug. Pinning it to your 5-pin or 6-pin system and cutting keys to your existing 57C bitting is locksmith work done at install, so plan on having the pin kit and key blanks for your Corbin Russwin system on hand.
9) What should be used for a key-in-lever or key-in-knob lock rather than the Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1?
The 487K38 57C1 serves mortise cylinder assemblies, specifically the 1001 Hotel Mortise. Key-in-lever and key-in-knob locks take a different cylinder format. The Kaba Ilco 1539 Series is a key-in-knob and lever universal cylinder, the 1599 Series is a key-in-knob replacement cylinder, the 1579 Series covers knob and lever applications for Sargent, and the Falcon A23161-05 G is a 6-pin key-in-lever cylinder in the G keyway supplied keyed different with two cut keys.
10) Is there a higher-security core option for facilities that want drill resistance instead of a standard Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1 plug?
The 487K38 57C1 is a standard X Class plug supporting 5-pin and 6-pin configurations in the 57C keyway. Where a facility is specifying drill resistance and patented key control, the BEST 1CDF is a drill resistant preferred patented interchangeable core with 7 pins in a brass 150 Series body. It is an interchangeable core rather than a mortise cylinder plug, so the housings at the opening have to accept an IC format.
11) For an aluminum storefront door, is the Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1 the right cylinder part?
No. The 487K38 57C1 is a plug for the 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder used in commercial mortise lock bodies. Narrow stile aluminum storefront hardware is typically served by Adams Rite 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 using through-screws for the same MS1847 hardware, and the 4026 is the five pin cylinder pull for 5017 wood door deadlocks and deadlatches.
12) Is the 487K38 an OEM Corbin Russwin part or an aftermarket copy?
It's a genuine Corbin Russwin cylinder component, built for the 1001 Hotel Mortise assembly. That matters on a hotel or institutional key system, where an off-spec plug can throw off pinning tolerances and master keying.
13) Can a Medeco retrofit cylinder replace the Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1 on a guest room door?
Those Medeco parts address residential-style deadbolt and handleset hardware rather than a hotel mortise lock body. The 1012040 is a 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts, the 1065140 is a 5-pin retrofit for Arrow JL interconnected locks and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinders, the 1065244 is a 5-pin lazy motion rim cylinder with an Emtek tailpiece, and the 1075127 is a 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts. The 487K38 57C1 instead rebuilds the plug inside a 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder in the 57C keyway.
14) What is the difference between the Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1 and a dummy cylinder like the BEST 12E?
The 487K38 57C1 is a keyed plug supporting 5-pin and 6-pin configurations in the 57C keyway, so it operates the lock. The BEST 12E Series dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter fills a cylinder hole and provides the appearance of a cylinder without keyed function. Use the dummy where an opening no longer needs to be keyed and the plug where the lock must continue to work with the key system.
15) Does the Corbin Russwin 487K38 57C1 come in finishes that match other cylinder hardware on the same door?
The 487K38 57C1 plug is offered in 606 satin brass and 626 satin chrome, with C1 and C2 keyway options in each finish. Among comparable cylinder parts, the Schlage 20-057-C full size interchangeable core is supplied in 643E aged bronze, so a mixed set of hardware may not finish-match without checking each part.
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