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Medeco 33600006 Small Format Interchangeable Core Cylinder, X4 DBQ Keyway, 6-Pin Sub-Assembly with Patented Key Control

Medeco 33600006 Small Format Interchangeable Core Cylinder, X4 DBQ Keyway, 6-Pin Sub-Assembly with Patented Key Control

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Medeco 33600006 Small Format Interchangeable Core Cylinder — X4 DBQ Keyway, 6-Pin Sub-Assembly with Patented Key Control

The Medeco 33600006 Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) Cylinder is a high-security, commercial-grade sub-assembly engineered for the Medeco X4 platform with a DBQ keyway and 6-pin configuration. Featuring patented key control and solid brass construction, this cylinder delivers exceptional pick resistance and durability for demanding commercial access control applications. Cores can be quickly and easily changed by non-technical personnel using a special control key, allowing the lock to be effectively re-keyed without replacing the entire hardware assembly. Rated Grade 1 and Heavy Duty, this cylinder is compatible with Keymark systems and designed for use with existing hardware.

Key Features

  • Patented Key Control: Medeco's patented key control system requires key duplication authorization, preventing unauthorized key copying and enhancing overall security.
  • Rapid Core Changeability: Cylinders can be quickly and easily changed by non-technical personnel using a special control key that removes the core from the lock housing, enabling fast and efficient re-keying without specialized tools.
  • Solid Brass Construction: Built from solid brass for excellent durability and long-term performance in high-traffic commercial environments.
  • Advanced Pick Resistance: Spool-shaped top and bottom pins add a significant measure of pick resistance, enhancing security against unauthorized entry attempts.
  • Solid Nickel Silver Bottom Pins: Solid nickel silver bottom pins increase wear resistance, extending the service life of the cylinder under heavy daily use.
  • Individual Pin Chamber Caps: Individual pin chamber caps provide ease of servicing, simplifying maintenance and re-pinning procedures for locksmiths and facility managers.
  • Uses Existing Hardware: Designed to work with existing lock hardware, reducing replacement costs and simplifying upgrades to the Medeco X4 high-security platform.
  • Keymark Compatibility: Compatible with Keymark systems for seamless integration into existing access control and key management programs.

Certifications & Compliance

  • Grade 1 — Commercial Heavy Duty
  • Patented Key Control with Key Duplication Authorization
  • Medeco X4 High-Security Platform

Technical Specifications

  • Series: Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC)
  • Cylinder Technology: Medeco X4
  • Pinning: 6-Pin
  • Keyway: DBQ Keyway
  • Assembly Type: Sub-Assembly with clip retainer, removable front plate
  • Construction: Solid brass construction, spool-shaped pins for pick resistance
  • Warranty: 2-year manufacturer's warranty

Typical Applications

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

Why Medeco?

Medeco's 33600006 Small Format Interchangeable Core Cylinder is built to the exacting standards of the Medeco X4 high-security platform, combining solid brass construction, solid nickel silver bottom pins, and spool-shaped pick-resistant pins for a cylinder that stands up to the most demanding commercial environments. Rated Grade 1 Heavy Duty and backed by patented key control technology, this cylinder delivers the professional-grade security and operational flexibility that facility managers and security professionals require.

Manufacturer Resources

Medeco Product Catalog

Product Specs

Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Cylinders
Product Type:
SFIC Cylinder
Subcategory:
Small Format Interchangeable Core
Compatibility:
Keymark
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Technology:
KeyMark
Keyway Profile:
DBQ Keyway
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Department:
Door Hardware

Medeco 33600006-N-26-DCQ-S – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Medeco 33600006 SFIC cylinder fit my existing locks, or do I have to replace the hardware?
It's built to work with hardware you already have. The 33600006 is a small format interchangeable core sub-assembly, so it drops into any lock housing already prepped for an SFIC core, latch sets, mortise housings, padlocks, cabinet locks and the like. That's the point of the SFIC format: the housing stays, the core changes. If your openings are currently running large format or standard mortise/rim cylinders, this is not a drop-in and you'd need SFIC-prepped housings first.
2) Can I rekey a Medeco X4 interchangeable core without a locksmith on site?
Yes, and that is the main operational reason to buy SFIC. A control key pulls the core straight out of the lock housing and a new core goes in, so a maintenance tech or property manager can swap it with no tools and no disassembly of the door hardware. Actual re-pinning of the core still needs a locksmith, but the door itself is back in service in seconds. For a portfolio where tenants turn over or contractors lose keys, that is the difference between a same-day fix and a service call.
3) What does the DBQ keyway mean for keying this into my building's existing Medeco system?
The 33600006 is cut for the X4 platform on a DBQ keyway, 6-pin. Keyways are what decide whether a key even enters the plug, so this core keys into an existing DBQ system and will not accept keys from another Medeco keyway. It's also listed as compatible with Keymark, so if your facility runs a KeyMark key management program this core integrates with it. Before ordering in quantity, match the keyway stamp on your current cores.
4) Can someone copy a key for this Medeco cylinder at a hardware store?
No. The X4 platform runs patented key control, so duplication requires authorization and blanks are not sold over the counter. For a facility that has been chasing unaccounted-for keys, that is usually the whole reason to move to this cylinder: you regain control of who holds a working key, not just who holds a key ring.
5) Is this Medeco core strong enough for a high-traffic commercial door?
Grade 1, Heavy Duty, and commercial rated. The body is solid brass with solid nickel silver bottom pins, which is the wear surface that goes first on a cylinder cycled hundreds of times a day. That combination is what you want on a main entrance, a stairwell, or a tenant corridor door rather than a light-duty residential cylinder.
6) How pick resistant is the Medeco 33600006 compared with a standard commercial core?
Spool-shaped pins top and bottom are the pick resistance mechanism here. Spools bind false-set during picking, which is what defeats a casual rake or a basic pick attempt on an ordinary pin tumbler core. Combined with restricted DBQ blanks, an attacker cannot easily pick the core or simply have a key cut.
7) Does the Medeco 33600006 come pinned to my keys or do I have to have it keyed?
It ships as a sub-assembly, 6-pin, with a clip retainer and removable front plate. That construction is what lets a locksmith pin it to your system: the front plate comes off, the chambers load, the clip goes back on. Individual pin chamber caps make that servicing straightforward. Plan on having it keyed to your existing DBQ system before it goes on the door.
8) Should I standardize a whole facility on small format interchangeable core, or stay with conventional cylinders?
SFIC makes sense when you have many openings and staff turnover. One core format covers levers, mortise locks, exit device trim, padlocks and cabinet locks, so you stock one type of core and one control key instead of a drawer of different cylinder styles. Rekeying an opening becomes a core swap by in-house staff rather than a locksmith visit. Conventional cylinders are cheaper per opening and fine for a handful of doors that rarely change hands. Across a campus, a hospital, or a multi-tenant building, the SFIC labor savings show up the first time you have to pull a floor's worth of keys.
9) Is a 6-pin core different from a 7-pin SFIC, and does it matter for my system?
It matters for keying depth, not for fit. The 33600006 is a 6-pin core on the X4 DBQ keyway. Both 6 and 7 pin SFIC cores share the same figure-eight body and go into the same housing, but the pin count has to match the system your keys are cut to. If your existing Medeco cores are 7-pin, this one will not operate on those keys.
10) What finish does the Medeco 33600006 SFIC core come in?
626 satin chrome, which is the standard commercial finish and the one that visually disappears against most lever and exit device trim already in a commercial building. The core face is the only part visible once installed, so 626 blends with the satin chrome and satin stainless hardware most facilities are standardized on.
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Does the Medeco 33600006-N-26-DCQ-S come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Medeco 33600006-N-26-DCQ-S is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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