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Corbin Russwin 596K29-27 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Cylinder Plug for CL3300, CL3500, CL3600, CL3700, CL3800 Series

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Corbin Russwin 596K29-27 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Cylinder Plug for CL3300, CL3500, CL3600, CL3700, and CL3800 Series

The Corbin Russwin 596K29-27 is a precision-engineered 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class cylinder plug designed as a direct replacement component for Corbin Russwin mechanical lock cylinders. Compatible with the CL3300, CL3500, CL3600, CL3700, and CL3800 series lock families, this plug offers a factory-grade solution for maintaining the integrity and security performance of installed Corbin Russwin locking systems. Engineered for commercial-grade applications, this replacement part ensures proper keyway alignment and reliable cylinder operation when servicing or upgrading existing hardware.

Key Features

  • X Class Keyway Designation: Individual X Class plug configuration provides precise key control and compatibility within the Corbin Russwin keying system for secure access management.
  • 5 and 6-Pin Compatibility: Supports both 5-pin and 6-pin cylinder configurations, offering flexibility for a range of Corbin Russwin lock applications and keying requirements.
  • Broad Series Compatibility: Designed for use with CL3300, CL3500, CL3600, CL3700, and CL3800 series Corbin Russwin mortise lock cylinders, making it a versatile replacement component.
  • Factory-Grade Replacement Part: Genuine Corbin Russwin cylinder component engineered to meet original manufacturer specifications for reliable drop-in serviceability.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to the exacting standards expected in professional commercial door hardware applications, ensuring consistent and dependable performance.
  • Cylinder Parts Classification: Categorized as a Corbin Russwin Cylinder Part, this plug is intended for use by qualified locksmiths and door hardware professionals during cylinder servicing 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: 596K29 27
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings Requiring Cylinder Servicing or Rekeying
  • Educational Facilities Maintaining Corbin Russwin Mortise Lock Systems
  • Healthcare Institutions with CL3300, CL3800 Series Installed Hardware
  • Government and Municipal Buildings with Existing Corbin Russwin Keying Systems
  • Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties with Commercial Hardware
  • Hospitality and Hotel Properties Requiring Lock Cylinder Maintenance
  • Industrial and Institutional Facilities Serviced by Professional Locksmiths

Why Corbin Russwin 596K29?

Corbin Russwin cylinder components are manufactured to precise tolerances, ensuring that replacement parts like the 596K29-27 integrate seamlessly with existing CL-series lock hardware without compromising security or performance. As a genuine Corbin Russwin replacement part, this X Class plug maintains the keying integrity and operational reliability that commercial facilities depend on. For professional locksmiths and door hardware contractors, specifying genuine manufacturer parts is the most dependable path to restoring full system performance.

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:
596K29 27
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 596K29 77 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Corbin Russwin 596K29 plug work in a CL3600 mortise lock cylinder?
Yes. The 596K29 X Class cylinder plug is made for Corbin Russwin CL3300, CL3500, CL3600, CL3700 and CL3800 series lock cylinders, so a CL3600 is covered. It is a genuine Corbin Russwin cylinder part, not an aftermarket copy, so it drops into the cylinder shell without modification.
2) Which keyways can I order the Corbin Russwin 596K29 X Class plug in?
Five X Class keyways are offered: 27, 67, 77, 97 and 99. Pick the one that matches the existing Corbin Russwin keying system on the building, since the plug has to accept the keys already cut for that keyway.
3) Is the 596K29 a complete cylinder or just the plug?
Just the plug, the keyed rotating core that sits inside the cylinder shell. You are reusing the existing Corbin Russwin cylinder housing, springs and pins unless you order those separately. If you need a whole cylinder rather than a service part, look at a complete mortise or rim cylinder instead.
4) Can I use this Corbin Russwin plug in a Schlage or BEST cylinder?
No. The 596K29 is cut for Corbin Russwin X Class keyways and Corbin Russwin CL-series cylinder bodies. For a Schlage opening, a complete cylinder such as the Schlage 20-021 rim cylinder (6-pin, vertical tailpiece cam) or the 20-057 FSIC rim cylinder is the right direction. On BEST small-format interchangeable core hardware you would swap the core itself, for example a BEST 1C Series 5-pin core.
5) Is the Corbin Russwin 596K29-27 a complete cylinder, or do I need a full cylinder like the Detex MC65?
The 596K29-27 is a cylinder plug only - the rotating core body that carries the key pins for 5-pin and 6-pin Corbin Russwin cylinders used on CL3300, CL3500, CL3600, CL3700 and CL3800 series locks. It is a replacement part for a cylinder you already have in the door. If the housing itself is damaged or you are cylindering a new opening, you need a complete cylinder instead: the Detex MC65 is a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin mortise cylinder in the Schlage C keyway, supplied as a whole cylinder rather than a plug.
6) We want to stop pinning plugs and move to interchangeable core - what replaces the 596K29-27 approach?
The 596K29-27 plug is rekeyed by a locksmith at the bench, which is the conventional approach for Corbin Russwin CL-series cylinders. A facility standardizing on field-swappable cores would move to an interchangeable core platform instead: BEST offers the 1C5 standard 5-pin cylinder core, the 1CB 150 series interchangeable core cylinder, and the 1CDF drill-resistant patented 7-pin core in brass. Schlage's equivalent is the 20-057 6-pin full size interchangeable core rim cylinder with convertible tailpiece cam, or the 20-057-C FSIC core in C keyway and 643E aged bronze. Those are a different lock prep and keying system, not a drop-in for a Corbin Russwin plug.
7) Will a universal replacement cylinder like the Kaba Ilco 1539 work in place of the 596K29-27?
No. The Kaba Ilco 1539 is a key-in-knob and lever universal cylinder, and the 1599 is a key-in-knob replacement cylinder - both are complete cylinders sized for knob and lever chassis, not plugs that drop into a Corbin Russwin CL-series mortise cylinder housing. The 596K29-27 is a genuine Corbin Russwin X Class plug matched to the keyway and pinning of that system, offered in keyways 27, 67, 77, 97 and 99. If your opening is a key-in-knob or lever unit rather than a CL-series mortise cylinder, the Ilco parts are the right family; Kaba Ilco also lists the 1579 knob and lever cylinder for Sargent.
8) My opening is an aluminum storefront, not a CL-series lock - what should I be looking at instead of the 596K29-27?
The 596K29-27 plug only serves Corbin Russwin CL3300, CL3500, CL3600, CL3700 and CL3800 series cylinders, which are commercial mortise-lock applications. For aluminum storefront, Adams Rite is the relevant family: the 4036 mortise cylinder is a five-pin Grade 1 cylinder with a 1/2 inch minimum door thickness, and the 4024 and 4025 cylinder pulls are built for the MS1847 deadlock/deadlatch, the 4025 using through-screws and a five pin tumbler. For a wood door deadlock, the Adams Rite 4026 five pin tumbler cylinder pull suits the 5017 wood door deadlock/deadlatch.
9) Do I need to buy a different plug for a 6-pin cylinder than a 5-pin?
No. The 596K29 plug supports both 5-pin and 6-pin Corbin Russwin cylinder configurations, so one part number covers either pinning when you rekey.
10) I manage a property where every door is on one Corbin Russwin key system. Can I keep the plugs consistent across all the locks?
Yes, and that is the point of ordering by keyway. Specify the same X Class keyway (27, 67, 77, 97 or 99) for every plug and they stay inside the existing master key system across CL3300 through CL3800 locks, so one key hierarchy still covers the building after servicing.
11) What model number should I reference when ordering this Corbin Russwin plug?
The model is 596K29, with the keyway suffix following it (596K29-27 for keyway 27, for example). Give the keyway and the finish, 606 or 626, and that fully identifies the part.
12) I need a cylinder for an exit device rim prep - is the 596K29-27 the part?
It is not. The 596K29-27 is a plug for Corbin Russwin CL-series mortise lock cylinders. A rim device needs a rim cylinder with a tailpiece cam: Schlage lists the 20-021 6-pin rim cylinder with vertical tailpiece cam and two keys, and the 20-022 with a horizontal tailpiece cam and two keys, with cam orientation chosen to match the device. BEST also lists the 12E series dummy rim cylinder at 1-5/32 inch diameter for openings where a rim cylinder shell is needed without key function.
13) What is the closest equivalent to the 596K29-27 if my locks are Falcon rather than Corbin Russwin?
There is no cross-brand plug swap - the 596K29-27 is cut to the Corbin Russwin X Class keyway family and to CL3300 through CL3800 cylinder bodies. On Falcon lever hardware, the comparable service part is the Falcon A23161-05 G key-in-lever cylinder, an RU/T series 6-pin cylinder in the G keyway supplied keyed different with two cut keys. That is a complete cylinder for a lever chassis, so it replaces the whole cylinder rather than just the plug.
14) Can I use a Medeco retrofit cylinder to upgrade security instead of replacing the 596K29-27 plug?
Only if the opening matches what Medeco builds those parts for. The Medeco retrofit cylinders in this range are aimed at residential-style handleset and deadbolt hardware rather than Corbin Russwin CL-series mortise locks: the 1065140 is a 5-pin retrofit for Arrow JL interconnected locks and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinders, 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 rim lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts. For CL-series commercial hardware, the 596K29-27 plug keeps the opening on its existing Corbin Russwin keying system.
15) What finishes does the 596K29 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 lock trim so the exposed plug does not stand out against the rest of the opening.
16) Is the 596K29 plug suitable for a commercial building, or is it a residential part?
Commercial. It is a service component for Corbin Russwin CL-series commercial mechanical locks, the kind of hardware found in offices, schools, hospitals, hotels and municipal buildings. Rekeying with it is locksmith work, not a homeowner swap.
17) Is the Emtek CY4 cylinder an alternative to the Corbin Russwin 596K29-27?
No. The Emtek CY4 is a cylinder sold as a single service part for Emtek hardware, while the 596K29-27 is a commercial-grade Corbin Russwin plug for CL3300, CL3500, CL3600, CL3700 and CL3800 cylinders in 606 satin brass or 626 satin chrome. They serve different lock lines and different keyway systems, so the CY4 will not pin or key into a Corbin Russwin cylinder.
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