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Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Cylinder Plug for CL3329 and CL3629 Hotel Locks, BR Keyway, Satin Brass

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Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR 5 and 6-Pin Individual X Class Cylinder Plug for CL3329 and CL3629 Hotel Locks

The Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR is a precision-manufactured Individual X Class cylinder plug designed specifically for use with CL3329 and CL3629 Hotel mortise lock series. Finished in Satin Brass, this commercial-grade replacement cylinder plug is offered in both 5-pin and 6-pin configurations and features the BR keyway, ensuring correct key compatibility and keying system integrity. Engineered as a genuine Corbin Russwin cylinder part, this plug delivers the exact fit and performance required for reliable hotel and commercial lock maintenance.

Key Features

  • 5 and 6-Pin Configurations: Available in both 5-pin and 6-pin formats to accommodate a range of keying requirements and security levels for commercial and hotel applications.
  • X Class Individual Plug: Designed as an X Class cylinder component, providing precise compatibility within Corbin Russwin's keying hierarchy for controlled access management.
  • Hotel Lock Compatibility: Specifically engineered for use with CL3329 and CL3629 Hotel mortise lock series, ensuring accurate drop-in replacement performance.
  • BR Keyway: Features the BR keyway designation for correct key blank selection and maintained keying system security.
  • Satin Brass Finish: Finished in Satin Brass for a professional, durable appearance consistent with commercial hardware standards.
  • Genuine Corbin Russwin Cylinder Part: Manufactured as an authentic Corbin Russwin replacement part, delivering OEM-level fit, finish, and operational reliability.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to the exacting standards expected in high-traffic commercial and hospitality environments where lock performance is critical.

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: 596K31 BR
  • Features: Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Typical Applications

  • Hotel and Hospitality Guestroom Lock Maintenance
  • Commercial Office Building Lock Servicing
  • Healthcare Facility Access Control Upgrades
  • Educational Institution Lock Cylinder Replacement
  • Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties
  • Government and Municipal Building Hardware Maintenance
  • Industrial and Commercial Facility Lock Rekeying Programs

Why Corbin Russwin 596K31?

Corbin Russwin cylinder components are manufactured to strict commercial tolerances, ensuring that replacement parts like the 596K31 BR deliver the same precise fit and dependable operation as original equipment. Designed for the demanding environments of hotel and commercial facilities, this X Class plug maintains the integrity of your keying system while providing the long-term reliability that security professionals require.

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:
596K31 BR
Features:
Corbin Russwin Cylinder Parts

Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Corbin Russwin 596K31 plug work in my CL3329 or CL3629 hotel mortise lock?
Yes. The 596K31 is built specifically for the CL3329 and CL3629 Hotel mortise lock series, so it drops into those cylinders as a direct replacement. It is a cylinder plug only, not a complete cylinder or a lock body, so the rest of the existing cylinder housing stays in the door.
2) What keyway does the Corbin Russwin 596K31 plug use, and can I key it to my existing system?
It comes in the BR keyway. That means your key blanks and existing BR-keyed Corbin Russwin system will carry over, and it can be keyed into that hierarchy as an Individual X Class plug. If your property is keyed in a different Corbin Russwin section, a BR plug will not accept those keys.
3) Do I order the 5-pin or 6-pin version of the 596K31 plug?
Both configurations are offered, and the choice is dictated by the cylinder and keying system already in service. Match the pin count of the plug you are pulling out, since a 6-pin key will not operate a 5-pin plug and the master keying levels differ. Facilities standardizing on deeper masterkeying typically run 6-pin.
4) Is the 596K31 a full cylinder or just the plug?
Just the plug, the rotating core that holds the pins and accepts the key. It is sold as a replacement part for Corbin Russwin cylinders. If you need a complete mortise cylinder rather than a plug, look at a full mortise cylinder such as the Adams Rite 4036, a Grade 1 five-pin mortise cylinder, or the Detex MC65 in a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin Schlage C keyway.
5) I need a replacement cylinder core, but my building is on BEST interchangeable cores, not Corbin Russwin. Is the 596K31 what I want?
No. The 596K31 is a Corbin Russwin plug in the BR keyway for CL3329 and CL3629 hotel locks, and it will not fit a BEST small format interchangeable core housing. For BEST IC housings look at the BEST 1C five-pin standard core, the 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core, or the 1CDF drill-resistant patented 7-pin core.
6) Can a Schlage 20-021 rim cylinder be used instead of a Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR plug on a CL3329 hotel lock?
No. The Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR is a cylinder plug - the keyed core component that drops into the existing Corbin Russwin cylinder on CL3329 and CL3629 hotel mortise locks, carrying the BR keyway. The Schlage 20-021 is a complete rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam, a whole different mounting format intended for rim-mounted devices, not a plug that seats inside a Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder. If you are servicing a CL3329 or CL3629 and need to keep the BR keying system intact, the 596K31 BR is the part that fits; the 20-021 would require changing the device it mounts to.
7) What is the difference between the Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR plug and an interchangeable core like the BEST 1C5?
They solve rekeying in two different ways. The 596K31 BR is an individual X Class cylinder plug offered in 5-pin and 6-pin configurations with the BR keyway, serviced by a locksmith who pins the plug and fits it to the Corbin Russwin CL3329 or CL3629 hotel lock cylinder. The BEST 1C5 is a standard 5-pin interchangeable core, which is pulled and swapped with a control key rather than repinned in place. A facility standardizing on control-key core swaps would go the BEST route; a property already running Corbin Russwin BR keying on its hotel locks stays with the 596K31 BR to keep that key system whole.
8) If I need a full mortise cylinder rather than just a plug, what are my options?
The Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR is only the plug - the keyed core that goes into an existing cylinder body on CL3329 and CL3629 hotel locks. If the cylinder shell itself is damaged or you are building up a new opening, a complete mortise cylinder is the right part 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 Grade 1 five-pin mortise cylinder for doors 1/2 inch and up. Both change the keyway you are working in, so confirm your key system before moving off BR.
9) What finishes does the Corbin Russwin 596K31 cylinder plug come in?
Two: 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome. Pick the one that matches the cylinder collar and lock trim already on the guestroom doors, since the plug face is the visible part once installed.
10) What does X Class mean on a Corbin Russwin cylinder plug?
X Class identifies where the plug sits in Corbin Russwin's keying hierarchy. The 596K31 is an Individual X Class plug, meaning it is supplied for individual keying within that class rather than as part of a factory-combinated core set, which is what lets a locksmith pin it into an existing controlled-access master key system.
11) Is the Falcon A23161-05 G cylinder an equivalent to the Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR?
No. Both are keyed cylinder components for commercial locks, but the Falcon A23161-05 G is a key-in-lever cylinder in the RU/T series with a 6-pin G keyway, supplied keyed different with two cut keys, and it fits Falcon lever locks. The 596K31 BR is a plug for Corbin Russwin CL3329 and CL3629 hotel mortise locks in the BR keyway. Different keyway, different lock platform - they are not cross-usable, and mixing them would break a single-key system.
12) For a residential deadbolt or handleset rekey, would the Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR work?
It would not. The 596K31 BR is a commercial part built for Corbin Russwin CL3329 and CL3629 hotel mortise locks. For residential deadbolts and handlesets, retrofit cylinders are the correct family: the Medeco 1012040 is a 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts, the Medeco 1075127 is a 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts, and the Medeco 1065140 is a 5-pin retrofit for Arrow JL interconnected locks and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinders.
13) We run Corbin Russwin hotel locks but want to convert to interchangeable core - what do we look at instead of the 596K31 BR plug?
Staying with the 596K31 BR keeps the openings on individual X Class plugs in the BR keyway, repinned by hand. If the goal is control-key swapping across a facility, interchangeable core products are the direction: the BEST 1CB is a Peaks 150 series interchangeable core cylinder, and the BEST 1CDF is a drill resistant patented interchangeable core in 7-pin brass, also 150 series. On the Schlage side, the 20-057-C is a full size interchangeable core in the C keyway with a 643E Aged Bronze finish. Any of these moves you onto a new key system, so plan the changeover facility-wide rather than door by door.
14) Will a Kaba Ilco universal cylinder substitute for the Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR?
Not on a CL3329 or CL3629 hotel mortise lock. The Kaba Ilco 1539 is a key-in-knob and lever universal cylinder, and the 1579 is a knob and lever cylinder made for Sargent locks - both are complete knob or lever cylinders rather than a plug seated in a Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder. The 596K31 BR is the plug that maintains BR keying on those Corbin Russwin hotel locks. Use the Ilco parts where you are replacing a knob or lever cylinder assembly, not where you are repinning a hotel mortise lock.
15) Is this a commercial-duty part suitable for hotel guestroom doors?
It is classed commercial and intended for hotel and hospitality guestroom lock maintenance, plus commercial office, healthcare, education, multi-tenant residential and government facility servicing. Corbin Russwin builds it as a genuine OEM cylinder part, so keyed systems stay intact after a rekey program.
16) What finish choices exist on the 596K31 plug compared with the comparable cylinders?
The Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR plug is offered in 606 Satin Brass and 626 Satin Chrome, so you can match either brass or chrome trim already on the hotel guestroom doors. Among the comparable cylinders, the Schlage 20-057-C full size interchangeable core is specified in 643E Aged Bronze. If the openings are standardized on satin chrome or satin brass Corbin Russwin trim, the 596K31 keeps the visible plug face consistent with them.
17) Is the BEST 12E dummy rim cylinder a lower cost stand-in for the 596K31 BR?
No - it does a different job. The BEST 12E series is a dummy rim cylinder at 1-5/32 inch diameter, meaning it has no working keyed mechanism and is used to fill a cylinder hole or provide appearance only. The Corbin Russwin 596K31 BR is a functioning keyed X Class plug in 5-pin and 6-pin configurations with the BR keyway, serving as the operating core in CL3329 and CL3629 hotel locks. Specify the 12E only where no key operation is required at that opening.
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