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Medeco 12028006 Cylinder Plug for Maxum Deadbolt, Biaxial 6-Pin G3 Keyway Replacement Part

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Model: 12028006-26-G3

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Medeco 12028006 Cylinder Plug for Maxum Deadbolt, Biaxial 6-Pin G3 Keyway Replacement Part

The Medeco 12028006 is a genuine OEM cylinder plug designed as a direct replacement for use with Medeco Maxum Deadbolt locks (except the Captive model). Engineered to Medeco's exacting Biaxial specifications, this 6-pin cylinder plug features the G3 keyway and is finished in Satin Chrome (26). It is an essential replacement component for maintaining the high-security integrity of Medeco Maxum Deadbolt installations in commercial applications.

Key Features

  • Biaxial Security Technology: Features Medeco's Biaxial pin configuration, providing elevated resistance to picking, drilling, and unauthorized key duplication inherent to the Medeco system.
  • 6-Pin Cylinder Configuration: Precision 6-pin design delivers enhanced key complexity and security over standard cylinder plugs for demanding commercial applications.
  • G3 Keyway: Compatible exclusively with the Medeco G3 keyway system, ensuring proper key interchange control and system integrity when used in Maxum Deadbolt locks.
  • Maxum Deadbolt Compatibility: Designed specifically for the Medeco Maxum Deadbolt (except Captive variant), providing a direct OEM fit for reliable, hassle-free replacement.
  • Satin Chrome Finish (26): Factory-applied Satin Chrome finish coordinates seamlessly with existing Maxum Deadbolt hardware for a consistent, professional appearance.
  • Genuine OEM Replacement Part: Sourced directly as a Medeco-branded component, ensuring full compatibility and maintaining the original security specifications of the lock system.
  • Commercial-Grade Quality: Manufactured to the same standards as Medeco's complete lock products, making this plug suitable for demanding commercial environments requiring high-security cylinder performance.

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: Cylinder Plug
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Model: 12028006-26-G3
  • Features: Medeco Tools, Parts and Accessories

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings Requiring High-Security Deadbolt Maintenance
  • Educational Facilities with Existing Medeco Maxum Deadbolt Installations
  • Healthcare Institutions Maintaining Medeco High-Security Lock Systems
  • Government and Municipal Buildings with Key Control Requirements
  • Retail Establishments Upgrading or Servicing Medeco Deadbolt Locks
  • Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties with Commercial Lock Specifications
  • Industrial Facilities Requiring Controlled Key Access and Cylinder Replacement

Why Medeco 12028006?

Medeco is recognized for manufacturing high-security lock components built to withstand rigorous commercial demands. The 12028006 cylinder plug preserves the Biaxial pin technology and G3 keyway control that define the Medeco Maxum Deadbolt system, ensuring that a cylinder service or replacement does not compromise the original security specification. For locksmiths, facilities managers, and security professionals maintaining Medeco installations, this genuine OEM part delivers the assurance of a factory-compatible fit and proven high-security 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:
Cylinder Plug
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
12028006-26-G3
Features:
Medeco Tools, Parts and Accessories

Medeco 12028006-26-G3 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Do my existing Medeco keys work if I install the 12028006 plug?
Only if your system is on the G3 keyway and Biaxial. The 12028006 is a 6-pin Biaxial plug cut for the G3 keyway, so it will accept keys from a G3 Biaxial system once pinned to your combination. Keys from a different Medeco keyway will not enter it. A locksmith still has to pin the plug to your existing key or new key before it goes in.
2) Is this the whole cylinder or just the plug?
Just the plug. The 12028006 is the rotating core that carries the pin chambers and keyway, sold as a replacement part for service work. You reuse the existing cylinder shell, cam or tailpiece, and housing on the Maxum deadbolt. If the shell itself is damaged you need a complete cylinder, not this part.
3) Can a Corbin Russwin cylinder plug be used to service a Medeco Maxum deadbolt?
No. The Medeco 12028006 is an OEM cylinder plug built to Medeco Biaxial specifications with a 6-pin configuration and the G3 keyway, and it fits the Medeco Maxum Deadbolt (except the Captive model). Corbin Russwin plugs such as the 121K11-D2 and 121K11-L4 are 1000 Series mortise cylinder plugs on the Corbin Russwin keying system, so they key and fit their own cylinders rather than a Medeco Biaxial housing. Keep the Medeco plug on Medeco Maxum work to preserve the original key control.
4) Why replace the plug instead of rekeying the deadbolt?
Rekeying handles a change of key on a sound plug. You swap the plug when the plug itself is worn, drilled, damaged, or when you are moving the deadbolt onto a different Medeco keyway. The 12028006 brings the Biaxial 6-pin geometry and G3 keyway with it, so the security level of the original Maxum cylinder is preserved rather than downgraded to a generic replacement.
5) I manage a building with several Medeco deadbolts. Will one plug keep the doors on the same key system?
Yes, provided the rest of the openings are Biaxial on the G3 keyway. Because the 12028006 carries the same keyway and pin system as the original Maxum cylinder, a serviced door can be pinned back into the existing master or grand master system without breaking key control across the building.
6) What is the difference between a cylinder plug and a cylinder plug retainer?
A cylinder plug is the rotating core that carries the pin chambers and the keyway - the Medeco 12028006 is a plug, a 6-pin Biaxial unit in the G3 keyway. A retainer such as the Corbin Russwin 219F88-8 cylinder plug retainer is the small part that holds a plug in its shell; it contains no pinning and no keyway. If the key turns but the lock does not operate, you are usually looking at retention hardware, not a new plug.
7) Why do the two Corbin Russwin 121K11 plugs carry different suffixes, and does the Medeco plug work the same way?
The Corbin Russwin 121K11-D2 and 121K11-L4 are both 1000 Series mortise cylinder plugs; the D2 and L4 suffixes call out different keyway sections within the Corbin Russwin system, so the two are not interchangeable keys. The Medeco 12028006 works on the same principle with its own designation - the model is 12028006-26-G3, where G3 is the Medeco keyway section, and it will only accept G3 keys.
8) For a commercial building standardizing on high-security key control, is the Medeco 12028006 plug the right choice over a standard commercial cylinder plug?
If the openings already run Medeco Maxum deadbolts, yes - the 12028006 is a commercial-rated OEM replacement plug that keeps the Biaxial pin technology and G3 keyway restriction intact, which is what maintains the key control on the system. Standard commercial plugs such as the Corbin Russwin 253K66 rim cylinder plug or the 121K11 series mortise plugs serve conventional Corbin Russwin cylinders and belong on doors built around that system instead.
9) What finish does the Medeco 12028006 plug come in, and will it match the deadbolt face?
Satin Chrome, listed as 626, and that is the only finish offered on this part. It is the factory finish used on Maxum deadbolt cylinder faces, so the visible plug face matches the rest of the trim on a satin chrome installation.
10) Is a Medeco plug suitable for commercial use, or is it a residential part?
Commercial. Medeco classes the 12028006 as a commercial-grade component, and the typical uses are office buildings, schools, healthcare, government and multi-tenant properties running key control programs on Maxum deadbolts.
How fast can I get the Medeco 12028006-26-G3 delivered?
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Does the Medeco 12028006-26-G3 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Medeco 12028006-26-G3 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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