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Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 Cylinder Tailpiece Replacement Part for 3000-138

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Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 Cylinder Tailpiece Replacement Part for 3000-138

The Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 is a genuine OEM cylinder tailpiece replacement part designed for compatibility with the Corbin Russwin 3000-138 cylinder. This commercial-grade component is engineered to restore proper cylinder function, ensuring precise mechanical engagement and reliable lock operation in demanding door hardware applications. As an authentic Corbin Russwin cylinder part, the 490F55-8 tailpiece maintains the manufacturer's original performance standards for direct-fit replacement without modification.

Key Features

  • Direct-Fit Compatibility: Engineered specifically for the Corbin Russwin 3000-138 cylinder, ensuring accurate fitment and seamless mechanical integration without the need for modification.
  • Genuine OEM Component: An authentic Corbin Russwin cylinder part manufactured to original factory specifications for consistent, dependable performance.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Designed to meet the demands of commercial door hardware applications where reliability and durability are essential.
  • Precision Cylinder Tailpiece Design: Provides proper mechanical engagement between the cylinder and lock mechanism to maintain smooth, dependable lock operation.
  • Replacement Part Convenience: Allows for targeted component-level servicing of the cylinder assembly, reducing the need for full cylinder 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: 490F55-8
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

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

Why Corbin Russwin 490F55-8?

Corbin Russwin cylinder parts are manufactured to original factory specifications, ensuring that replacement components like the 490F55-8 tailpiece deliver the same precise mechanical performance as the original part. Designed for commercial applications where consistent lock operation is critical, this genuine OEM replacement part provides a reliable, direct-fit solution for servicing the 3000-138 cylinder assembly.

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:
490F55-8
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) My lock turns with the key but the bolt doesn't move. Is the tailpiece the problem?
Often, yes. The tailpiece is the drive bar that carries rotation from the cylinder plug into the lock mechanism, so a sheared, bent, or disengaged tailpiece gives you a key that turns freely while the bolt stays put. On a Corbin Russwin 3000-138 cylinder, the 490F55-8 is the OEM replacement for that drive component.
2) Will the Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 tailpiece work on a Schlage rim cylinder?
No. The 490F55-8 is engineered specifically for the Corbin Russwin 3000-138 cylinder and is not a universal tailpiece. Schlage commercial rim cylinders are supplied with their own cam style already determined: the 20-021 uses a vertical tailpiece cam and the 20-022 uses a horizontal tailpiece cam, so the cam orientation is selected by choosing the correct cylinder part number rather than by swapping a tailpiece. Where a rim opening needs a different drive orientation, order the Schlage cylinder that matches, not the Corbin Russwin tailpiece.
3) If the whole Corbin Russwin 3000-138 cylinder is worn out rather than just the tailpiece, what complete cylinder can go in instead?
The Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 is a tailpiece only, intended to restore the 3000-138 cylinder at the component level rather than replace it. When the cylinder body itself is the problem, a complete replacement cylinder is the right direction. Kaba Ilco offers several universal replacement cylinders including the 1539 Series key-in-knob/lever universal cylinder and the 1599 key-in-knob replacement cylinder. Confirm the keyway, cam or tailpiece style, and lock series before ordering, since a full cylinder carries its own tailpiece rather than accepting the 490F55-8.
4) We want to stop servicing individual cylinder parts and move to a keying system we can rekey without pulling the lock. What should we look at?
The Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 supports a repair approach: it is a genuine OEM tailpiece that lets you service the 3000-138 cylinder at the component level instead of replacing the assembly. A facility that wants to rekey without disassembly usually moves to interchangeable core instead. BEST offers the 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core cylinder and the 1C Series standard 5-pin core, and the 1CDF is a drill resistant patented interchangeable core 7-pin brass core in the 150 Series. Schlage covers full size interchangeable core with the 20-057 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with convertible tailpiece cam. Converting to IC is a lock and housing change, not a part swap.
5) Our opening is an aluminum storefront with a narrow stile deadlock. Does the Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 apply there?
No. The 490F55-8 is a tailpiece matched to the Corbin Russwin 3000-138 cylinder and does not address narrow stile deadlock hardware. For aluminum storefront work, Adams Rite is the usual direction: the 4024 cylinder pull mounts with a trim plate and the 4025 five-pin tumbler cylinder pull uses through-screws, both for MS1847 deadlock and deadlatch systems, while the 4036 is a Grade 1 mortise cylinder in the 4036 Series with a 1/2 inch minimum door thickness. For a wood door instead of aluminum, the Adams Rite 4026 five-pin cylinder pull suits the 5017 wood door deadlock and deadlatch.
6) If I need a rim cylinder where the tailpiece cam orientation matters, what should I order?
The 490F55-8 is a Corbin Russwin service tailpiece, not a cylinder you can spec by cam orientation. For rim applications where the cam direction decides the fit, Schlage's commercial rim cylinders are sold by orientation: the 20-021 with a vertical tailpiece cam, the 20-022 with a horizontal one, and the 20-057 FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible cam if you want to set it in the field.
7) Is the Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 a cylinder I can key, or just hardware?
The 490F55-8 is a cylinder tailpiece, the drive component that transfers rotation from the cylinder plug into the lock mechanism. It contains no pins and is not keyed. If what you actually need is a keyed cylinder, look at a complete unit such as the Detex MC65 mortise cylinder with Schlage C keyway in 1-1/8 inch 6-pin, or the Falcon A23161-05 G key-in-lever cylinder with a 6-pin G keyway supplied keyed different with two cut keys.
8) I need a tailpiece for a residential handleset or deadbolt, not a Corbin Russwin commercial cylinder. What is the equivalent?
The Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 is a commercial component matched to the 3000-138 cylinder, so it is not the part for a residential handleset. For those openings the tailpiece usually comes attached to the cylinder: the Medeco 1065244 is a 5-pin rim lazy motion cylinder supplied with an Emtek tailpiece, the Medeco 1012040 is a 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts, and the Medeco 1075127 is a 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts.
9) Is there a retrofit cylinder that fits another maker's lock the way the Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 fits the 3000-138?
The 490F55-8 is brand-specific by design, a genuine OEM part built to Corbin Russwin factory specifications for the 3000-138 with no modification required. Retrofit cylinders take a similar make-specific approach at the cylinder level: the Kaba Ilco 1579 knob and lever cylinder is built for Sargent locks, and the Medeco 1065140 is a 5-pin retrofit cylinder for the Arrow JL interconnected lock and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinder. Emtek also lists the CY4 cylinder as a single replacement part. In every case the match is to a specific lock family, so confirm the host lock before ordering.
10) The deadbolt cylinder is the failing part, not a knob cylinder. Does the Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 cover that?
The 490F55-8 is matched to the Corbin Russwin 3000-138 cylinder and is a tailpiece, not a deadbolt cylinder. For deadbolt applications, Kaba Ilco lists the 1549 Series key-in-deadbolt cylinder with a deadbolt product function, and the 1539 and 1599 Series are also catalogued with a deadbolt function. Verify keyway and existing lock make so the replacement keys alike with the rest of the openings.
11) We are standardizing a campus on one core keyway. Does buying Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 tailpieces help or hinder that?
The 490F55-8 keeps existing Corbin Russwin 3000-138 cylinders in service, which suits a facility staying on its current keying. It does not change keyway, since a tailpiece carries no pinning. Standardizing a campus on one keyway is a cylinder-level decision: Schlage lists the 20-057-C full size interchangeable core cylinder in C keyway with a 643E aged bronze finish, and BEST covers the 150 Series with the 1CB interchangeable core and the 1CDF drill resistant patented 7-pin core. Choose the core platform first, then buy repair parts that match it.
12) Is the 490F55-8 tailpiece rated for commercial door hardware use?
It is a commercial component, built to Corbin Russwin's factory spec for mechanical lock service in offices, schools, hospitals, retail, government buildings, warehouses, and multi-tenant residential. Not a residential-grade aftermarket piece.
13) What is the difference between ordering the Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 and ordering a dummy cylinder?
They solve opposite problems. The 490F55-8 is a working drive component that restores mechanical engagement between the 3000-138 cylinder and the lock, so the key turn actually operates the latch. A dummy cylinder such as the BEST 12E Series dummy rim cylinder with 1-5/32 inch diameter fills the cylinder prep for appearance and does not operate anything. Use the 490F55-8 when the lock must function and a dummy when the hole simply needs to be covered.
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Does the Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Corbin Russwin 490F55-8 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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