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

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

The Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR is an Individual X Class replacement plug engineered for the Corbin Russwin 3000 Series Rim Cylinder. Designed to accept both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations, this plug features the AR keyway and is finished in Satin Brass, making it a precise drop-in component for maintaining or upgrading commercial cylinder keying systems. Built to Corbin Russwin's exacting standards, this replacement part supports professional rekeying and cylinder servicing in demanding commercial environments.

Key Features

  • 5 and 6-Pin Compatibility: Accepts both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations for flexible keying system integration across a range of commercial applications.
  • X Class Individual Plug: Corbin Russwin X Class designation ensures precise tolerances and consistent performance within compatible cylinder assemblies.
  • 3000 Rim Cylinder Compatibility: Specifically designed for use with the Corbin Russwin 3000 Series Rim Cylinder, ensuring correct fit and reliable operation.
  • AR Keyway: Features the AR keyway profile for controlled key access and compatibility with existing AR-keyway keying systems.
  • Satin Brass Finish: Finished in Satin Brass for a professional appearance that complements a wide range of commercial door hardware finishes.
  • Commercial-Grade Replacement Part: Engineered as a direct replacement component for professional locksmiths and facility maintenance teams performing cylinder service or rekeying operations.

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 AR
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

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

Why Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR?

Corbin Russwin cylinder components are manufactured to precise tolerances, ensuring consistent fit and reliable operation within compatible 3000 Series Rim Cylinder assemblies. The 488K84 AR plug delivers professional-grade performance for commercial keying systems, supporting both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations with the AR keyway for controlled, dependable access management in high-demand 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 AR
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What exactly is the Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR, a whole cylinder or just the plug?
It is the plug only, an Individual X Class replacement plug for the Corbin Russwin 3000 Series Rim Cylinder. You get the keyed plug body that carries the pins and accepts the key, not a complete rim cylinder with housing, cam, screws and keys. If your rim cylinder housing is damaged or you need a full cylinder assembly, this part will not cover it on its own.
2) Does the AR keyway on this plug mean my existing Corbin Russwin keys will work?
The plug is cut for the AR keyway, so it accepts keys on that keyway profile and integrates with an existing AR keying system. Keys from a different Corbin Russwin keyway will not enter it. A locksmith still has to pin the plug to your key bitting, since the keyway only controls which key blank fits, not which key turns it.
3) Can this plug be used in both 5-pin and 6-pin keying systems?
Yes. The 488K84 AR accepts 5-pin and 6-pin configurations, so the same plug works whether your facility is keyed on a 5-pin system or a 6-pin master key system. That matters for a school or hospital standardizing on one plug across a lot of rim cylinders rather than stocking two part numbers.
4) I need a complete rim cylinder, not a plug. What should I look at instead?
Go to a full rim cylinder assembly. ZenSupply carries the Schlage Commercial 20-021 rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam and the 20-022 with a horizontal tailpiece cam, both 6-pin and both supplied with two keys. If your facility runs interchangeable cores, the Schlage 20-057 is a 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam. Note those are Schlage keyways, not Corbin Russwin AR, so they will not key into an existing AR system.
5) If I need a complete rim cylinder rather than just a replacement plug, what should I order instead of the Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR?
The 488K84 AR is an individual X Class plug for the Corbin Russwin 3000 Series Rim Cylinder, so it replaces only the plug inside an existing cylinder body. If the whole cylinder is being replaced, the Schlage Commercial 20-021 is a complete 6-pin rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam supplied with two keys, and the 20-022 is the same 6-pin rim cylinder with a horizontal tailpiece cam. Choose the cam orientation that matches the exit device or rim latch being driven.
6) What is the equivalent of the Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR plug in an interchangeable core system?
The 488K84 AR is a fixed plug that is pinned and installed into a Corbin Russwin 3000 Series Rim Cylinder body, so rekeying means taking the cylinder apart. In an interchangeable core system the corresponding serviceable part is the core itself: the BEST 1C Series standard 5-pin cylinder core, the BEST Peaks 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core, or the Schlage 20-057 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with convertible tailpiece cam, where the core is exchanged with a control key rather than repinned in place.
7) What finishes does the 488K84 AR rim cylinder plug come in?
Two: 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome. Pick to match the existing cylinder face and the surrounding exit device or lock trim, since the plug face is the visible part once it is installed.
8) My building uses interchangeable cores. Is a replacement plug like this the right approach?
Not usually. A plug swap is a bench operation, the cylinder comes out of the door and a locksmith repins it. If you want rekeying done at the door without disassembly, use an interchangeable core system instead: BEST 1C Series standard 5-pin cores, the Peaks 1CB 150 Series core, or the drill resistant 1CDF 7-pin brass core in the 150 Series. The 488K84 AR is for facilities already standardized on Corbin Russwin 3000 rim cylinders with the AR keyway.
9) Is there a mortise cylinder equivalent to this if the door has a mortise lock?
A rim plug will not serve a mortise lock. For mortise applications ZenSupply carries the Detex MC65, a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin commercial mortise cylinder in the Schlage C keyway, and the Adams Rite 4036 Series five-pin mortise cylinder, which is Grade 1 and listed for a 1/2 inch minimum door thickness. Both are different keyways from the Corbin Russwin AR, so they cannot be keyed into an existing AR system.
10) The Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR is AR keyway only. What if my system uses a different keyway?
The 488K84 AR carries the AR keyway profile and is intended to be pinned into existing AR-keyway systems. For other keyway families you need a different part: the Detex MC65 mortise cylinder uses the Schlage C keyway, the Schlage 20-057-C is a full size interchangeable core in C keyway with a 643E Aged Bronze finish, and the Falcon A23161-05 G is a key-in-lever cylinder with a 6-pin G keyway, keyed different with two cut keys.
11) What do I use instead of the Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR for a key-in-knob or key-in-lever lock?
The 488K84 AR is a rim cylinder plug and does not fit knob or lever housings. For those, the replacement cylinder is a separate item: the Kaba Ilco 1539 Series key-in-knob and lever universal cylinder, the 1599 key-in-knob replacement cylinder, or the 1579 knob and lever cylinder for Sargent locks. For key-in-deadbolt work the Kaba Ilco 1549 Series is the corresponding cylinder.
12) Which rim cylinder products look like a substitute for the Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR but will not key into the same system?
Several rim-format items serve different purposes. The BEST 12E Series dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter fills a rim opening without keyed function. The Medeco 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. None of these are the Corbin Russwin 3000 Series plug the 488K84 AR replaces.
13) I need extra drill resistance beyond what a standard plug gives. What is the higher-security option compared with the Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR?
The 488K84 AR is a standard X Class plug accepting 5-pin or 6-pin configurations in the Corbin Russwin 3000 Series Rim Cylinder. Where a higher-security core is specified, the BEST 1CDF is a drill resistant patented interchangeable core in a 7-pin brass 150 Series format, which adds a pin position and drill resistance but requires a BEST interchangeable core housing rather than the Corbin Russwin 3000 body.
14) For an aluminum storefront or narrow stile door, is the Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR the right cylinder part?
The 488K84 AR is a replacement plug for the Corbin Russwin 3000 Series Rim Cylinder, not a storefront pull assembly. For Adams Rite narrow stile deadlocks the matching items are the 4024 cylinder pull with trim plate mounting and the 4025 five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws, both for the MS1847 deadlock/deadlatch, while the 4026 five pin tumbler cylinder pull is for the 5017 wood door deadlock/deadlatch.
15) Is this a residential deadbolt part or commercial hardware?
Strictly commercial. The 488K84 AR is a commercial door hardware component intended for locksmiths and maintenance teams servicing rim cylinders in office buildings, schools, healthcare, government facilities, retail, warehouses and multi-tenant residential properties. It is not a consumer deadbolt part.
16) The Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR comes in Satin Brass and Satin Chrome. What if the rest of my hardware is bronze?
The 488K84 AR plug is offered in 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome. If the opening is being finished in a darker tone, the Schlage 20-057-C full size interchangeable core is supplied in 643E Aged Bronze, though it is a C keyway core for a Schlage FSIC housing rather than a Corbin Russwin 3000 plug, so it is a finish match only, not a keying match.
17) Is the Emtek CY4 cylinder an alternative to the Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR?
They are not interchangeable. The 488K84 AR is a commercial X Class plug for the Corbin Russwin 3000 Series Rim Cylinder with the AR keyway. The Emtek CY4 is a cylinder sold individually as an Emtek part, and for Emtek trim the retrofit cylinders are items like the Medeco 1065140, a 5-pin retrofit cylinder for Arrow JL interconnected locks and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinders.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR 626 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Corbin Russwin 488K84 AR 626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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