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Medeco 12029006 Biaxial 6-Pin Captive Cylinder Plug for Maxum Deadbolt, G3 Keyway

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Model: 12029006-26-G3

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Medeco 12029006 Biaxial 6-Pin Captive Cylinder Plug for Maxum Deadbolt, G3 Keyway

The Medeco 12029006 is a precision-engineered replacement cylinder plug designed specifically for the Medeco Maxum Deadbolt. This captive, Biaxial 6-pin plug features the G3 keyway and is finished in Satin Chrome (finish code 26), delivering the exacting tolerances and advanced security architecture that Medeco is known for in commercial-grade mechanical lock applications. As a genuine Medeco replacement part, it is engineered to integrate seamlessly with compatible Maxum Deadbolt assemblies, restoring full performance and security integrity.

Key Features

  • Biaxial Pin Technology: 6-pin Biaxial configuration elevates pick resistance and key control beyond standard single-axis cylinder designs, a hallmark of Medeco's security platform.
  • Captive Design: Captive plug construction ensures the plug is securely retained within the cylinder housing, preventing unauthorized removal and maintaining lock integrity.
  • G3 Keyway: G3 restricted keyway provides enhanced key control, limiting unauthorized duplication and supporting high-security access management programs.
  • Maxum Deadbolt Compatibility: Engineered as a direct replacement plug for the Medeco Maxum Deadbolt, ensuring precise fit and full restoration of original locking function.
  • Satin Chrome Finish: Factory-applied Satin Chrome (26) finish provides a clean, professional appearance and corrosion resistance suited to commercial environments.
  • Genuine Medeco Replacement Part: Manufactured to Medeco's exacting standards as part of the official Medeco Tools, Parts and Accessories program, ensuring authentic performance and compatibility.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Classified as a commercial product within Medeco's mechanical locks line, built to withstand the demands of high-traffic, high-security applications.

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: 12029006-26-G3
  • Features: Medeco Tools, Parts and Accessories

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings requiring high-security key control programs
  • Educational Facilities with restricted keyway master key systems
  • Healthcare Institutions managing access with controlled key duplication policies
  • Government and Municipal Buildings demanding certified, pick-resistant cylinder components
  • Retail Establishments upgrading or servicing existing Medeco Maxum Deadbolt installations
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties utilizing commercial-grade deadbolt assemblies
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities maintaining Medeco lock system integrity

Why Medeco 12029006?

Medeco's Biaxial cylinder technology sets an industry benchmark for mechanical security, combining rotational and elevational pin movement to defeat picking, drilling, and unauthorized key duplication. The 12029006 replacement plug upholds this standard as a genuine factory component, ensuring that any Maxum Deadbolt it services continues to deliver the full protection of the Medeco security platform. For facilities and security professionals who cannot compromise on key control or cylinder integrity, this is the authoritative replacement choice.

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:
12029006-26-G3
Features:
Medeco Tools, Parts and Accessories

Medeco 12029006-26-G3 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Medeco 12029006 cylinder plug fit any Medeco cylinder, or only the Maxum deadbolt?
The 12029006 is built as a direct replacement plug for the Medeco Maxum Deadbolt, and that is the application it is intended for. It is not a general-purpose plug for mortise or rim housings. If you are servicing a Maxum deadbolt cylinder, this is the matching plug; for a mortise or rim cylinder you need the plug specified for that housing.
2) Can I use this Medeco plug in an existing Biaxial G3 master key system?
Yes, as long as your system is Biaxial on the G3 keyway. This plug is a 6-pin Biaxial plug cut for the G3 restricted keyway, so it pins up into an existing G3 Biaxial system and keeps the same key control. It will not work in a system on a different Medeco keyway or a non-Biaxial system, because the keyway profile and the angled pin cuts have to match.
3) Is there a cross-brand equivalent to this Medeco Biaxial plug I could substitute?
No. Biaxial pin geometry and the restricted G3 keyway are proprietary to Medeco, so another brand's plug cannot be keyed into a Medeco G3 system. Comparable plugs we carry, like the Corbin Russwin 121K11 mortise plug or the 253K66 rim plug, serve Corbin Russwin cylinders and their own keyways. Staying with the Medeco part is the only way to keep the existing keys working.
4) Can a Corbin Russwin 253K66 rim cylinder plug be used to repair a Medeco Maxum deadbolt?
No. The Medeco 12029006 is a captive Biaxial 6-pin cylinder plug built specifically for the Medeco Maxum Deadbolt with the G3 keyway, so it keys and fits into that deadbolt's cylinder housing. The Corbin Russwin 253K66 is a 3000 rim cylinder plug, meaning it serves a rim cylinder rather than a deadbolt cylinder, and it is a different keyway family. Keep the Medeco plug for the Maxum deadbolt and use the 253K66 only where a Corbin Russwin 3000 rim cylinder is being serviced.
5) What does a captive plug mean on a Medeco deadbolt cylinder, and does it change how I service it?
Captive means the plug is retained in the cylinder housing rather than being free to pull out, which blocks unauthorized plug removal. For a locksmith it means you service the plug as part of the housing assembly instead of dropping a new plug into a standard shell, so plan on a Maxum deadbolt cylinder rebuild rather than a quick plug swap.
6) Does the Medeco 12029006 come keyed, or do I have to pin it myself?
It is supplied as a replacement plug component, not a keyed-and-ready cylinder. A locksmith with Biaxial G3 key control does the pinning and keying to the building's system. If you need a finished, keyed cylinder instead of a bare plug, order the complete Maxum cylinder.
7) I need a plug for a mortise or rim cylinder, not a deadbolt. What should I look at instead?
The Medeco 12029006 is the wrong part for those housings. For a mortise cylinder plug, the Corbin Russwin 121K11 1000 Series plug-only is offered in D2 and L4 keyways. For a rim cylinder, the Corbin Russwin 253K66 3000 rim cylinder plug applies. Note these are Corbin Russwin keyways, so they serve a Corbin system, not a Medeco Biaxial G3 system.
8) Is a cylinder plug retainer the same thing as a cylinder plug?
No, and they are commonly confused when ordering. The Medeco 12029006 is the plug itself, the rotating core that carries the Biaxial 6-pin stack and the G3 keyway. The Corbin Russwin 219F88-8 is a Grade 1 cylinder plug retainer, the small component that holds a plug in its housing. A retainer will not restore a worn or damaged plug, and a plug will not substitute for a missing retainer.
9) For a facility standardizing on restricted key control, how does the Medeco 12029006 differ from a Corbin Russwin 1000 Series mortise plug?
The Medeco 12029006 uses Biaxial pin technology in a 6-pin captive plug with the G3 restricted keyway, which limits unauthorized key duplication and supports high-security key control programs. The Corbin Russwin 121K11-D2 and 121K11-L4 are Grade 1 1000 Series mortise cylinder plugs offered in D2 and L4 keyways. Both are commercial components; the choice follows which key system the facility already runs and which cylinder body is in the door.
10) What finish does the Medeco Maxum replacement cylinder plug come in?
Satin chrome only, listed as 626 satin chrome (Medeco finish code 26). That is the single finish offered, so if the visible trim on your deadbolt is brass or bronze, the plug face will read as satin chrome against it.
11) Is this plug rated for commercial high-security use or is it a residential part?
It is classified as a commercial part within Medeco's mechanical lock line, aimed at buildings running restricted-keyway key control: offices, schools, healthcare, government, retail and multi-tenant residential with commercial-grade deadbolts.
12) Do I also need a plug retainer when replacing a cylinder plug?
Not for this Medeco part. The 12029006 is a captive plug, so retention is built into the Maxum cylinder assembly. Separate retainers are a Corbin Russwin item, for example the 219F88-8 Grade 1 cylinder plug retainer, and that is not a Medeco component.
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