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Corbin Russwin 488K84 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Plug for 3000 Rim Cylinder

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Corbin Russwin 488K84 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Plug for 3000 Rim Cylinder

The Corbin Russwin 488K84 is a precision-engineered 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Plug designed specifically for use with Corbin Russwin 3000 Series Rim Cylinders. Engineered as a genuine manufacturer replacement part, this cylinder plug maintains the integrity and performance of your existing Corbin Russwin keying system. Ideal for commercial door hardware applications where reliable, consistent cylinder operation is essential, this X Class keyway plug supports professional locksmith and facility maintenance needs.

Key Features

  • X Class Keyway Compatibility: Designed for Corbin Russwin X Class keyway systems, ensuring proper key control and compatibility within established master key hierarchies.
  • 5 and 6-Pin Configuration: Supports both 5-pin and 6-pin cylinder arrangements, providing flexibility for a range of keying system requirements and security levels.
  • 3000 Rim Cylinder Application: Engineered specifically for integration with Corbin Russwin 3000 Series Rim Cylinders, ensuring precise fit and reliable operation.
  • Genuine Corbin Russwin Cylinder Part: Manufactured to original equipment specifications as an authentic Corbin Russwin cylinder component, preserving system performance and key interchangeability.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to the demanding standards of commercial door hardware applications, supporting long-term durability in high-use environments.
  • Individual Plug Replacement: Supplied as an individual plug unit, allowing targeted component replacement without requiring full cylinder 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: 488K84 27
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Corbin Russwin 488K84?

Corbin Russwin cylinder components are manufactured to precise original equipment standards, ensuring seamless integration with existing 3000 Series Rim Cylinder assemblies and established X Class keying systems. Designed for commercial applications, this individual plug replacement supports professional-grade reliability and maintains the integrity of your facility's key control program. Facilities managers and locksmiths can trust Corbin Russwin parts to deliver consistent, dependable performance across demanding commercial environments.

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:
488K84 27
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 488K84 27 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What exactly is the Corbin Russwin 488K84 part, a whole cylinder or just the plug?
It's the plug only, not a complete cylinder. The 488K84 is an individual X Class keyway plug for Corbin Russwin 3000 Series rim cylinders, sold as a single plug so a locksmith can re-plug an existing cylinder instead of replacing the whole assembly. If you need a complete rim cylinder rather than a component, look at a full rim cylinder such as the Schlage Commercial 20-021 with a vertical tailpiece cam.
2) Which Corbin Russwin keyways can I order the 488K84 plug in?
Five X Class keyway numbers are offered: 27, 67, 77, 97, and 99. The plug must match the keyway already in your master key system, so pull the keyway stamp off an existing key or cylinder bitting record before you order. Model reference is 488K84 27 for the 27 keyway.
3) Can I use this plug to keep new cylinders on my building's existing master key system?
Yes, that's the point of it. Because the 488K84 is a genuine Corbin Russwin X Class plug, it pins into the same keyway family as the rest of your program, so a re-plugged 3000 rim cylinder stays inside your existing master key hierarchy and key control. Order it in the same keyway number your system uses.
4) Will this Corbin Russwin plug work in a Schlage or BEST cylinder?
No. The 488K84 is cut for Corbin Russwin X Class keyways and the 3000 Series rim cylinder body, so it will not drop into another manufacturer's cylinder. For Schlage keyed openings use a Schlage rim cylinder such as the 20-021 or 20-022 (horizontal tailpiece cam), or the 20-057 FSIC rim cylinder if you run interchangeable cores. For a BEST small-format core program, the 1C 5-pin core is the equivalent part.
5) If I need a whole rim cylinder rather than just a plug, what should I order instead of the Corbin Russwin 488K84?
The 488K84 is an individual X Class plug supplied for rebuilding a Corbin Russwin 3000 Series rim cylinder, not a complete cylinder assembly. If the housing itself is damaged or you are cylinder-ing a new opening, a complete rim cylinder is the right item: the Schlage Commercial 20-021 is a 6-pin rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam and two keys, and the 20-022 is the same 6-pin rim cylinder with a horizontal tailpiece cam. Choose the cam orientation the exit device or rim lock requires. Those are Schlage keyways, so they will not key into a Corbin Russwin X Class master system the way the 488K84 plug does.
6) We want to stop rekeying plugs and move to interchangeable core - what is the alternative to the Corbin Russwin 488K84 plug?
The 488K84 plug is a conventional pin-tumbler approach: to change keying you pull the plug and repin it. A facility that wants core swapping instead of repinning goes to an interchangeable core platform. The Schlage 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 with a 643E aged bronze finish. On the small format side, the BEST 1C Series is a standard 5-pin cylinder core and the BEST 1CB is a 1CB Series 150 interchangeable core. Moving to any of these replaces the Corbin Russwin X Class key system rather than extending it.
7) My door takes a mortise cylinder, not a rim cylinder - is the 488K84 the wrong part?
Yes. The 488K84 plug is built for Corbin Russwin 3000 Series rim cylinders, which thread into a rim device and drive it through a tailpiece. A mortise prep needs a threaded mortise cylinder instead: the Detex MC65 is a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin commercial mortise cylinder in the Schlage C keyway, and the Adams Rite 4036 is a five-pin mortise cylinder rated Grade 1 for doors 1/2 inch and up. Confirm the cylinder length and cam your mortise lock body calls for before ordering.
8) What finishes does the 488K84 rim cylinder plug come in?
Two: 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome. Both are available in every keyway offered (27, 67, 77, 97, 99). Match the plug face to the cylinder ring and trim already on the door so the exposed face doesn't stand out.
9) Does the 488K84 plug come with pins, springs, or keys?
It ships as an individual plug unit for targeted component replacement. Keying, pins and springs are handled by the locksmith building the cylinder to your system. If you'd rather buy a cylinder that arrives keyed with cut keys, a factory-keyed unit like the Schlage 20-021 comes with two keys.
10) I need a cylinder pull on an aluminum storefront - does the 488K84 fit that application?
No. The 488K84 is a replacement plug for a 3000 Series rim cylinder and provides no pull. For a storefront deadlock that needs a cylinder and a pull in one piece, the Adams Rite 4024 is a cylinder pull with trim plate mounting for MS1847 deadlock and deadlatch systems and the 4025 is a five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws for the same MS1847. On a wood door, the Adams Rite 4026 is a five pin tumbler cylinder pull for the 5017 wood door deadlock and deadlatch.
11) Is a BEST 12E dummy rim cylinder an acceptable stand-in for the Corbin Russwin 488K84?
No. The BEST 12E Series is a dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter - it fills the cylinder hole and gives the correct outside appearance but has no working plug or key function. The 488K84 is a live 5 and 6-pin X Class plug that carries the keying for a 3000 Series rim cylinder. Use the 12E only on an opening where no key operation is wanted, such as a pull-side dummy at a matched pair of doors.
12) What do I use for a key-in-knob or key-in-lever cylinder instead of the 488K84 rim plug?
The 488K84 plug serves rim cylinders only. For a lockset where the cylinder sits in the knob or lever, the Kaba Ilco 1539 Series is a key-in-knob and lever universal cylinder, the 1579 Series is a knob and lever cylinder made for Sargent locks, and the 1599 Series is a key-in-knob replacement cylinder. The Falcon A23161-05 G is a key-in-lever cylinder for the RU/T series in the 6-pin G keyway, keyed different with two cut keys. Match the cylinder to the lockset manufacturer, since each of these carries its own keyway rather than Corbin Russwin X Class.
13) Will a Medeco rim cylinder do the same job as the Corbin Russwin 488K84 on a deadbolt or handleset?
They address different openings. The 488K84 is a plug for a 3000 Series rim cylinder used with commercial rim hardware. Medeco's rim cylinders are built for residential-style deadbolts and handlesets: 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 1075127 is a 5-pin lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts. The 1065140 is a 5-pin retrofit cylinder for Arrow JL interconnected locks and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinders. Pick by the lock body you are feeding, then by the key system you keep.
14) Is the 488K84 plug suitable for commercial buildings, or is it a residential part?
Commercial. It's specified for commercial door hardware use, typically office buildings, schools, healthcare, retail, warehouses, multi-tenant residential and government facilities where a keyed rim cylinder sits on an exit device or auxiliary rim lock.
15) For a high security or drill resistant upgrade, what compares to the 488K84 plug?
The 488K84 is a standard commercial X Class plug offered in 606 satin brass and 626 satin chrome across the 27, 67, 77, 97 and 99 keyways. If the goal is a patented, attack resistant key system rather than a like-for-like rebuild, the BEST 1CDF is a drill resistant preferred patented interchangeable core in 7-pin brass for the 150 series. That is a different platform and a different key system, so a facility moving to it changes cores and keys at every opening rather than replacing plugs.
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