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Dormakaba 54568 Schlage C Keyway KIL Replacement Cylinder in Satin Chrome

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Dormakaba 54568 Schlage C Keyway KIL Replacement Cylinder in Satin Chrome

The Dormakaba 54568 is a commercial-grade Keyed-In-Lock (KIL) cylinder engineered for seamless integration with Schlage C keyway systems. Finished in Satin Chrome (26D), this replacement cylinder is designed for professional door hardware applications requiring reliable, keyed security performance. As a genuine Dormakaba parts and accessories component, it delivers the precision fit and consistent operation expected in commercial mechanical lock installations.

Key Features

  • Schlage C Keyway Compatibility: Designed specifically for use with Schlage C keyway systems, ensuring reliable key interchange and compatibility with existing Schlage-keyed hardware.
  • KIL (Keyed-In-Lock) Function: Configured as a Keyed-In-Lock cylinder, providing straightforward keyed locking functionality suited to a wide range of commercial door hardware applications.
  • Satin Chrome Finish (26D): Features a durable Satin Chrome (26D) finish that offers a refined, low-sheen aesthetic while providing resistance to everyday wear in high-use environments.
  • Genuine Dormakaba Replacement Part: Manufactured as an authentic Dormakaba parts and accessories component, ensuring proper fit, finish, and performance with compatible Dormakaba lock products.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to meet the demands of commercial door hardware applications, delivering the durability and precision required for professional installations.
  • Direct Replacement Design: Engineered as a drop-in replacement cylinder, simplifying service and maintenance of compatible Dormakaba mechanical lock assemblies without requiring full hardware 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: 54568-26D-01
  • Features: DormaKaba Parts and Accessories

Typical Applications

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

Why Dormakaba 54568?

Dormakaba cylinder products are engineered to deliver consistent, professional-grade performance in demanding commercial environments. The 54568 KIL cylinder combines precise Schlage C keyway compatibility with authentic Dormakaba manufacturing quality, making it a dependable choice for service professionals and facility managers maintaining commercial door hardware systems.

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:
54568-26D-01
Features:
DormaKaba Parts and Accessories

Dormakaba 54568-26D-01 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Dormakaba 54568 cylinder work on my existing Schlage C keyed master key system?
The Dormakaba 54568 is built for the Schlage C keyway, so it takes Schlage C cut keys and can be keyed into an existing Schlage C system by your locksmith. That is what makes it useful on a building already standardized on Schlage C: you keep one key across the Dormakaba lock and the rest of the openings.
2) What does KIL mean on the Dormakaba 54568 cylinder?
KIL stands for Keyed-In-Lock. It means the 54568 is the cylinder that lives inside the lock body itself (the key-in-knob or key-in-lever type of cylinder), not a rim cylinder mounted behind an exit device or a threaded mortise cylinder. If the part you are replacing threads into a mortise case or sits behind a rim device, this is the wrong style.
3) Do I have to replace the whole Dormakaba lock, or can I just swap the cylinder?
Just the cylinder. The 54568 is sold as a replacement part for compatible Dormakaba mechanical lock assemblies, so a maintenance tech can rekey or restore an opening without pulling and reordering the complete lockset. That is the usual play for a property manager dealing with a lost key or a worn plug on one door.
4) I need a Schlage C keyway cylinder for a mortise lock, not a key-in-lever. What should I order instead?
The 54568 is a key-in-lock cylinder and will not thread into a mortise case. For a mortise application in the same keyway, the Detex MC65 is a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin mortise cylinder cut to Schlage C. If you are feeding a rim exit device instead, look at the Schlage 20-021 rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam or the 20-022 with a horizontal cam.
5) What is the closest alternative to the Dormakaba 54568 if I need a Schlage C keyway cylinder for a mortise lock instead of a key-in-lock?
The Dormakaba 54568 is a keyed-in-lock (KIL) replacement cylinder built around the Schlage C keyway, so it serves knob and lever style lock bodies rather than mortise cases. For a mortise prep, the Detex MC65 is a Schlage C keyway mortise cylinder, 1-1/8 inch, 6-pin, commercial grade. The keyway matches, so both can run on the same Schlage C key system, but the body style and the way it seats in the lock are different.
6) I need a key-in-knob replacement cylinder but not brand-specific to Dormakaba. What else works?
The Kaba Ilco 1539 is a key-in-knob / lever universal cylinder, and the Kaba Ilco 1599 is a key-in-knob replacement cylinder, both aimed at the same knob and lever cylinder replacement work the Dormakaba 54568 handles. The 54568 is supplied as a genuine Dormakaba replacement part in Satin Chrome and is cut to the Schlage C keyway; the Ilco universal cylinders are set up to cover a range of lock bodies rather than one manufacturer's.
7) My lock is Sargent, not Dormakaba. Can I use the 54568?
The Dormakaba 54568 is built as a drop-in replacement for compatible Dormakaba mechanical lock assemblies. For Sargent knob and lever locks, the Kaba Ilco 1579 is a knob and lever cylinder made for Sargent. Same category of part, different lock body fit.
8) What should I order instead of the Dormakaba 54568 if the opening uses a rim exit device?
Rim devices take a rim cylinder, not a key-in-lock cylinder like the Dormakaba 54568. The Schlage 20-021 is a 6-pin rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam and two keys, and the 20-022 is the same rim cylinder with a horizontal tailpiece cam. Pick the cam orientation your device calls for. The Corbin Russwin 3070 is another 6-pin rim cylinder housing, supplied with a 1-7/8 inch tailpiece.
9) Is the Dormakaba 54568 an interchangeable core, and what do I use if my facility is keyed on an IC system?
No. The 54568 is a fixed keyed-in-lock replacement cylinder in the Schlage C keyway, so it is pinned as a complete cylinder rather than accepting a removable core. For an interchangeable core program, the Schlage 20-057-C is a full size interchangeable core in the C keyway, the BEST 1CB is a 150 series interchangeable core cylinder, and the BEST 1C5 is a standard 5-pin cylinder core. IC systems let maintenance rekey by pulling the core with a control key instead of removing the cylinder.
10) What looks like a substitute for the Dormakaba 54568 but is not?
A few parts in the same aisle will not do the job. The BEST 12E is a dummy rim cylinder, meaning it has no keyed operation at all. The Adams Rite 4024 and 4025 are cylinder pulls for MS1847 deadlock systems and the 4026 is a cylinder pull for the 5017 wood door deadlock, which are pull assemblies for narrow stile and wood doors rather than a key-in-lock replacement. And the Falcon A23161-05 G is a key in lever cylinder but in the Falcon G keyway, not Schlage C, so it will not accept your existing Schlage C keys.
11) What finish does the Dormakaba 54568 come in, and will it match my other door hardware?
One finish only: Satin Chrome, 626 / 26D. That is the standard commercial brushed silver finish, so it blends with the 626 levers, closers and exit trim most office, school and healthcare buildings are already standardized on. There is no bronze or brass option in the 54568.
12) Can I use an interchangeable core instead of this fixed cylinder so I can rekey in seconds?
The Dormakaba 54568 is a conventional fixed cylinder, so rekeying means pinning the plug. If your facility wants core swaps by hand, go a different route: the Schlage 20-057-C is a full size interchangeable core in the C keyway, and BEST offers the 1C Series standard 5-pin core and the 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core. Those require the matching IC housings in the lock, so it is a system decision, not a one-door swap.
13) What model number do I quote to order the Dormakaba 54568 in satin chrome?
Quote model 54568-26D-01. The 54568 is the cylinder, 26D is the satin chrome finish (626), and that full string is the ordering designation.
14) Deadbolt on the same door as my Dormakaba 54568 lockset needs a new cylinder. Is the 54568 the right part?
The 54568 is a key-in-lock cylinder for the lockset itself. For a deadbolt, the Kaba Ilco 1549 is a key-in-deadbolt cylinder. Keeping both on the same keyway is what lets one key run the lockset and the bolt.
15) We are specifying Grade 1 cylinders for a government building. How does the Dormakaba 54568 compare to a Grade 1 mortise cylinder?
The 54568 is a commercial-grade Dormakaba key-in-lock replacement cylinder for Schlage C keyed systems. Where a written Grade 1 mortise cylinder is required, the Adams Rite 4036 is a Grade 1 five-pin mortise cylinder rated for 1/2 inch minimum door thickness, and the Corbin Russwin 1000 series mortise cylinder is a Grade 1 cylinder in 1-1/2 inch length with an A02 straight cam. Those are mortise bodies, so the lock case has to be prepped for a threaded mortise cylinder rather than a key-in-lock insert.
16) Can I use the Dormakaba 54568 in a residential handleset or Emtek deadbolt?
No, the 54568 is a commercial key-in-lock replacement cylinder for Dormakaba mechanical lock assemblies. For handlesets and residential deadbolts, the Medeco 1075127 is a 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts, the 1065244 is a 5-pin lazy motion rim cylinder with an Emtek tailpiece, and the 1065140 is a 5-pin retrofit cylinder for Emtek handlesets and deadbolts as well as the Arrow JL interconnected lock. Emtek also sells the CY4 cylinder as a parts item.
17) I need higher key control than the Dormakaba 54568 offers. What are my options?
The 54568 runs the Schlage C keyway, which is an open, widely available keyway. If the facility needs restricted keys or drill resistance, the BEST 1CDF is a drill resistant preferred patented interchangeable core, 7-pin brass, 150 series. Moving to a patented core changes the keying program for the whole facility, so it is a decision to make across the door set rather than one opening.
18) My Schlage L9000 mortise locks need cylinders. Does the Dormakaba 54568 fit them?
No. The 54568 is a key-in-lock cylinder, not a mortise cylinder. For Schlage L9000 mortise locks, the Corbin Russwin 1080 is a 1-1/2 inch 6-pin LFIC mortise cylinder specified for Schlage L9000 mortise locks with an A01 cloverleaf cam. The Corbin Russwin 1070 is a 1-1/4 inch 6-pin mortise housing, also with an A01 cloverleaf cam.
19) Is the Dormakaba 54568 rated for commercial traffic or is it a residential part?
Commercial. The 54568 is specified for commercial mechanical lock work, the sort of thing that goes into office buildings, schools, hospitals, retail, warehouses and multi-tenant residential common doors. It is not a homeowner deadbolt cylinder.
20) Is the Dormakaba 54568 a genuine OEM part or aftermarket?
Genuine Dormakaba. It is the manufacturer's own replacement cylinder, so the plug, cam and body geometry match the Dormakaba lock it came out of, which matters when an aftermarket cylinder binds or the tailpiece sits at the wrong depth.
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