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Corbin Russwin 487K38 BR 5 and 6-Pin X Class Individual Plug for 1001 Hotel Mortise Cylinder, BR Keyway, Satin Brass

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Corbin Russwin 487K38 BR 5 and 6-Pin X Class Individual Plug for 1001 Hotel Mortise Cylinder, BR Keyway, Satin Brass

The Corbin Russwin 487K38 BR is a genuine OEM replacement cylinder plug designed specifically for Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinders. This individual X Class plug is compatible with both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations and features the BR keyway, finished in Satin Brass for a refined commercial appearance. Engineered as a direct replacement part, it maintains the precise tolerances and quality standards expected of Corbin Russwin cylinder components in demanding commercial applications.

Key Features

  • 5 and 6-Pin Compatibility: Supports both 5-pin and 6-pin cylinder configurations, providing flexibility across a range of keying requirements.
  • X Class Plug: Individual X Class plug design engineered to Corbin Russwin's exacting specifications for reliable, consistent operation.
  • 1001 Hotel Mortise Application: Purpose-built for use with Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinders, ensuring a precise, drop-in fit.
  • BR Keyway: Features the BR keyway profile for compatibility with the corresponding Corbin Russwin key system.
  • Satin Brass Finish: Satin Brass finish provides a polished, professional aesthetic suited to commercial door hardware installations.
  • Genuine OEM Part: An authentic Corbin Russwin cylinder component, maintaining factory-level quality, fit, and function.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Manufactured to meet the rigorous demands of commercial door hardware applications across a variety of facility types.

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 BR
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Hotel and Hospitality Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Educational Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Retail and Service Establishments

Why Corbin Russwin 487K38 BR?

Corbin Russwin cylinder components are manufactured to precise commercial-grade standards, ensuring consistent performance and reliable keying integrity in mortise lock applications. The 487K38 BR plug is an authentic OEM part designed to restore and maintain the original function of Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinders, making it the trusted choice for facility managers and locksmiths seeking dependable replacement 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:
487K38 BR
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 487K38 BR 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What exactly is the Corbin Russwin 487K38 BR part, a whole cylinder or just the plug?
It is the plug only, not a complete cylinder. The 487K38 BR is an individual X Class cylinder plug for Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinders, supplied as a genuine OEM replacement part. If you need a complete mortise cylinder rather than the rotating plug alone, order the cylinder, not this part.
2) My hotel master key system is on the BR keyway. Is this the right plug?
Yes, the 487K38 BR is cut for the BR keyway profile, so it keys into an existing Corbin Russwin BR system. If your building is on a different Corbin Russwin keyway, this plug will not accept your keys and you need the plug for that keyway instead.
3) Can I use this plug in a Corbin Russwin rim or key-in-knob cylinder?
No. The 487K38 is built for the 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder specifically and is not a rim or key-in-lever part. For a rim application you would look at a rim cylinder such as the Schlage 20-021 with vertical tailpiece cam or the 20-022 with horizontal cam; for a key-in-lever replacement, a cylinder like the Kaba Ilco 1599 key-in-knob type.
4) If the whole mortise cylinder is damaged rather than just the plug, what complete mortise cylinder can be installed instead of rebuilding with a 487K38 BR plug?
The 487K38 BR is a plug only - the keyed core component that drops into a Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder shell. If the shell itself is damaged, a complete mortise cylinder is the better route. 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 five-pin mortise cylinder rated Grade 1 with a 1/2 inch minimum door thickness. Both are complete cylinders rather than plugs, and both put the opening on their own keyway rather than the Corbin Russwin BR system, so a facility keyed in BR would need that opening rekeyed or keyed separately.
5) We rekey hotel rooms often - is there an alternative that avoids swapping plugs each time?
Replacing the 487K38 BR plug means pinning the plug to the new key each time, since it is a fixed 5 and 6-pin X Class plug in the BR keyway. An interchangeable core platform changes keying without disassembly: the BEST 1C5 is a standard 5-pin cylinder core, the 1CB is a Peaks 150 series interchangeable core, and the 1CDF is a drill-resistant patented 7-pin brass core in the 150 series. Schlage's 20-057 is a 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam, and the 20-057-C is a full size interchangeable core in the C keyway. Moving to any of these is a change of keying system, not a drop-in for a Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise housing.
6) What finishes does the Corbin Russwin 487K38 hotel cylinder plug come in?
Two: 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome. Match the plug face to the existing cylinder collar and lock trim so the repaired door does not stand out from the rest of the guest room doors.
7) I want to move my hotel locks to an interchangeable core system instead of repinning plugs. What should I look at?
This plug keeps you on a conventional keyed Corbin Russwin hotel mortise cylinder, which means rekeying is a pinning job. If you would rather swap cores in the field, look at a small format interchangeable core line such as the BEST 1C Series 5-pin core or the 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core, or a full size interchangeable core like the Schlage 20-057 FSIC rim cylinder. That is a system change, not a drop-in for a 1001 hotel cylinder.
8) Do I get keys with the 487K38 BR plug?
No keys are included with the plug. It ships as an individual X Class plug for the 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder, so a locksmith pins it to your existing BR system and uses the keys already in service. By contrast, cylinders sold complete with cut keys, such as the Schlage 20-021 rim cylinder supplied with two keys, are a different kind of purchase.
9) Is a Schlage 20-021 rim cylinder a substitute for a Corbin Russwin 487K38 BR?
No. The Schlage 20-021 is a 6-pin rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam, and the 20-022 is the same rim cylinder with a horizontal tailpiece cam - both mount through the door behind a rim exit device or rim lock and ship with two keys. The 487K38 BR is an individual X Class plug that goes inside a Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder. Different prep, different part of the lock; a rim cylinder will not serve a mortise housing.
10) What is the difference between the 487K38 BR plug and a key-in-knob or lever replacement cylinder like the Kaba Ilco 1539?
The 487K38 BR fits a mortise cylinder body used in Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise locks. The Kaba Ilco 1539 is a universal key-in-knob and lever cylinder, the 1599 is a key-in-knob replacement cylinder, the 1549 is a key-in-deadbolt cylinder, and the 1579 is a knob and lever cylinder made for Sargent locks. Those go into the knob or lever itself, not into a threaded mortise housing, so they address a different lock type entirely.
11) For an aluminum storefront door, is the 487K38 BR the right cylinder part?
It is not. The 487K38 BR is a plug for Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinders, a commercial mortise lock application. Narrow-stile aluminum storefront work typically calls for Adams Rite parts: the 4024 cylinder pull with trim plate mounting and the 4025 five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws are both made for the MS1847 deadlock and deadlatch, while the 4026 five pin tumbler cylinder pull is for the 5017 wood door deadlock and deadlatch.
12) Is this a commercial-duty part or residential grade?
Commercial. It is an OEM Corbin Russwin cylinder component intended for commercial door hardware, and the typical installs are hotels and hospitality, healthcare, schools, government buildings, offices, multi-tenant residential and retail.
13) Does the 487K38 BR come in a chrome finish, or do I need a different brand for a chrome opening?
No brand change needed. The 487K38 BR plug is offered in 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome, so it can be matched to either trim family on the same Corbin Russwin 1001 Hotel Mortise cylinder. By contrast, the Schlage 20-057-C full size interchangeable core is listed in 643E Aged Bronze, which is a different look if you are trying to match satin hardware.
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Does the Corbin Russwin 487K38 BR 626 come with a warranty?
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