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Medeco CP-200720 Cylinder Extension and Actuator with Key Retaining for 54 Series Padlocks

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Medeco CP-200720 Cylinder Extension and Actuator with Key Retaining for 54 Series Padlocks

The Medeco CP-200720 is a purpose-built Cylinder Extension and Actuator designed specifically for use with Medeco 54 Series Padlocks. Featuring a key-retaining function, this commercial-grade replacement part ensures the key cannot be removed from the cylinder until the padlock is properly secured, enhancing operational discipline and security in demanding access control environments. Engineered as a genuine Medeco replacement component, the CP-200720 maintains the precision and reliability expected from Medeco cylinder products.

Key Features

  • Key Retaining Function: Prevents key removal until the padlock is fully locked, promoting correct locking practices and reducing the risk of unsecured access points.
  • 54 Series Padlock Compatibility: Designed exclusively for Medeco 54 Series Padlocks, ensuring precise fit and seamless integration with existing hardware.
  • Genuine Medeco Replacement Part: Manufactured to Medeco's exacting standards as an authorized parts and accessories component, preserving the integrity and performance of the original padlock.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built for commercial applications where consistent, reliable cylinder performance is required across high-use environments.
  • Actuator Design: Functions as both a cylinder extension and actuator, providing the mechanical interface necessary for proper padlock operation.
  • Medeco Tools, Parts and Accessories: Part of the Medeco Tools, Parts and Accessories product line, supporting long-term serviceability and maintenance of Medeco security hardware.

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: CP-200720
  • Features: Medeco Tools, Parts and Accessories

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings Requiring Keyed Padlock Security
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facility Access Points
  • Government and Municipal Secured Enclosures
  • Utility and Infrastructure Asset Protection
  • Educational Institutions Using High-Security Padlock Systems
  • Healthcare Facility Secured Storage Areas
  • Transportation and Logistics Secure Lock Applications

Why Medeco CP-200720?

Medeco is recognized in the commercial security industry for precision-engineered cylinder products built to exacting tolerances. The CP-200720 Cylinder Extension and Actuator preserves the performance integrity of Medeco 54 Series Padlocks by delivering a genuine replacement component with the key-retaining functionality that security-conscious applications demand. For facilities where padlock security and proper locking discipline are non-negotiable, this authentic Medeco part ensures continued reliability.

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:
CP-200720
Features:
Medeco Tools, Parts and Accessories

Medeco CP-200720 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Medeco CP-200720 actually do inside a 54 Series padlock?
The CP-200720 is the cylinder extension and actuator, the mechanical link between the Medeco cylinder and the padlock's locking mechanism. It is not the keyed cylinder plug itself and it is not a complete padlock. It extends the cylinder into the padlock body and drives the shackle latching, so if a 54 Series padlock turns with the key but the shackle no longer releases or relocks correctly, this is the part that carries that motion.
2) What does key retaining mean on this part, and do I want it?
Key retaining means the key cannot be pulled out of the cylinder until the padlock is locked shut. On a gate, cage, or utility enclosure that gets opened and closed all shift, it forces the padlock to be relocked before anyone walks off with the key. If your crews need to remove the key while the lock is hanging open, a key-retaining actuator is the wrong choice for that opening.
3) I need a replacement cylinder for a door lock, not a padlock. Is this the right part?
No. The CP-200720 only serves Medeco 54 Series padlocks. For door hardware you want a cylinder built for the lock type: a mortise cylinder such as the Corbin Russwin 1000 Series 1-1/2 inch with an A02 straight cam, a rim cylinder such as the Schlage 20-021 with a vertical tailpiece or the 20-022 with a horizontal tailpiece, or an interchangeable core like the Schlage 20-057 FSIC. Match the cam or tailpiece to the lock you are servicing.
4) Can a Schlage 20-021 rim cylinder be used in place of the Medeco CP-200720?
No. The CP-200720 is a cylinder extension and actuator built specifically for Medeco 54 Series padlocks, where it provides the mechanical interface between the cylinder and the padlock's locking mechanism with a key-retaining function. The Schlage Commercial 20-021 is a 6-pin rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam, intended to drive rim-mounted door hardware from the outside face of a door. The two parts serve different hardware and do not interchange.
5) I need a mortise cylinder for a commercial door, not a padlock part. What should I look at instead of the Medeco CP-200720?
The CP-200720 is a padlock component and will not fit a mortise lock case. For a mortise body, the Corbin Russwin 1000 Grade 1 series mortise cylinder is offered in a 1-1/2 inch length with an A02 straight cam, and the Corbin Russwin 1070 Grade 1 series 6-pin mortise housing is offered in 1-1/4 inch with an A01 cloverleaf cam. The Adams Rite 4036 mortise cylinder is a Grade 1 five-pin cylinder. Choose by the cam the lock case requires and the cylinder length the door thickness calls for.
6) We are replacing cylinders in aluminum storefront doors. Is the Medeco CP-200720 the right part?
No. The CP-200720 belongs to Medeco 54 Series padlocks. For aluminum storefront, the Adams Rite 4024 cylinder pull with trim plate mounting and the 4025 five-pin cylinder pull with through-screws are both intended for the Adams Rite MS1847 deadlock and deadlatch, and the 4026 five-pin cylinder pull is intended for the Adams Rite 5017 wood door deadlock and deadlatch.
7) Is this a repair part or does it come with a cylinder and keys?
It is a replacement part, sold as the extension and actuator component. There is no keyed cylinder, key blanks, or cut keys bundled with it, so plan on reusing the existing Medeco cylinder from the padlock or sourcing the cylinder separately to keep the lock on your existing keyway and key system.
8) Can I standardize a whole facility of 54 Series padlocks on this actuator?
Yes, as long as every padlock in the fleet is a Medeco 54 Series and you want key-retaining behavior on all of them. Because it is the genuine Medeco component for that series, it keeps every rebuilt padlock operating the same way, which matters when a maintenance team services dozens of identical locks. Padlocks in the fleet that need non-retaining operation should be left as they are.
9) We run interchangeable core keying across the site. Does the Medeco CP-200720 fit that, or do we need a different cylinder?
The CP-200720 is a fixed component for Medeco 54 Series padlocks and is not an interchangeable core product. For small-format IC keying, the BEST 1C series standard 5-pin core and the BEST Peaks 1CB 150 series interchangeable core are core-based products, and the BEST 1CDF is a drill-resistant patented 7-pin interchangeable core in brass. For full-size IC, the Schlage 20-057 is a 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam and the 20-057-C is an FSIC core in the C keyway.
10) What is the difference between the Medeco CP-200720 and a replacement cylinder like the Kaba Ilco 1539?
The CP-200720 is an extension and actuator: it carries the cylinder down into a Medeco 54 Series padlock body and operates the locking mechanism, with the key held captive until the padlock is locked. The Kaba Ilco 1539 series is a key-in-knob and lever universal replacement cylinder for door locksets, and the companion 1549 is a key-in-deadbolt cylinder. Those are door lockset cylinders and have no application in a padlock.
11) Is the CP-200720 rated for commercial and industrial use?
It is classified as commercial hardware, and the intended applications are industrial and warehouse access points, utility and infrastructure assets, government and municipal enclosures, schools running high-security padlock systems, healthcare secure storage, and logistics locks.
12) Does anything in the Corbin Russwin or Detex line match the key-retaining behavior of the Medeco CP-200720?
Key retention on the CP-200720 comes from the way the actuator engages the 54 Series padlock body, so it is a padlock-specific behavior rather than a cylinder feature that carries over. The Detex MC65 is a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin commercial mortise cylinder in the Schlage C keyway and the Corbin Russwin 3070 is a 6-pin rim cylinder housing with a 1-7/8 inch tailpiece; both are door cylinders, and neither reproduces the padlock actuator function.
13) Is there a non-keyed version of the Medeco CP-200720 for openings that only need the look of a cylinder?
The CP-200720 is a functioning key-retaining actuator and is not made in a blank form. Where a non-operating cylinder is wanted, the BEST 12E series dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter fills a rim cylinder prep without keying, though it is a door-face part and does not mount to a padlock.
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Does the Medeco CP-200720 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Medeco CP-200720 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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