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PDQ I5206EP-1 EPIC SFIC Core, 6-Pin, Combinated
PDQ EPIC Series Small Format Interchangeable Cores
The PDQ EPIC Series interchangeable core is a small format interchangeable core (SFIC) offered in 6-pin and 7-pin versions. Cores can be ordered uncombinated for on-site pinning, or combinated with master keying included.
Key Features
- Small format interchangeable core (SFIC)
- Available in 6-pin and 7-pin versions
- Uncombinated cores ship without springs and pins
- Combinated cores include master keying
- Offered in a range of keyways, with keyway A as the default
- Finish is designated for cores ordered separately
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: I5206EP-1
Available Options
- Finish: 606 - Satin Brass, 626 - Satin Chrome
- Also selected when ordering: Keyway
Each configuration has its own PDQ part number, for example I5206EP1606.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a combinated and an uncombinated EPIC core?
Uncombinated cores do not include springs and pins, so they are pinned after purchase. Combinated cores come pinned and include master keying.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Department:
- Door Hardware
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Subgroup:
- Cylinders and Cores
- Product Type:
- Cylinder / Core
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Product Model:
- I5206EP-1
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Series:
- EPIC Series
- Tags:
- pdq i5206ep-1, i5206ep-1 pdq, i5206ep-1
- Subcategory:
- Cylinders, Cores and Keys
PDQ I5206EP1626 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the PDQ I5206EP-1 EPIC core come already keyed, or do I have to pin it myself?
The I5206EP-1 ships combinated, meaning it comes pinned with master keying included. If you run your own key shop and want to pin on site, order the uncombinated version of the EPIC core instead, since uncombinated cores ship without springs and pins.
2) Will a PDQ EPIC 6-pin core drop into my existing SFIC housings and retrofit cylinders?
The EPIC I5206EP-1 is a small format interchangeable core (SFIC), the figure-eight core format, so it goes into any SFIC-prepped housing, mortise or rim cylinder, padlock or lever that takes a small format core. Removal and installation is with a control key, no disassembly of the lock.
3) Which keyway do I order on a PDQ EPIC SFIC core to match my building's existing Best keys?
Twenty-two keyways are offered on the EPIC core: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, Q, R, WA, WB, WC, WG, WH, TB, TD and TE, all Best SFIC keyways. Keyway is a required selection and A is the default. Pull the stamping off one of your current keys or your keying schedule and order the matching letter so the new core works on the existing system.
4) Should I buy a 6-pin or 7-pin EPIC core?
The EPIC series comes in both. Match whatever your facility already runs: the I5206EP-1 is the 6-pin core, and mixing pin counts within one masterkey system creates keying headaches. If your existing system is 7-pin, order the 7-pin EPIC core rather than this one.
5) What finishes does the PDQ I5206EP-1 core come in, and will it match my lever trim?
Two finishes: 606 satin brass (part number I5206EP1606) and 626 satin chrome (I5206EP1626). Satin chrome is the usual pick alongside 626 or US26D satin chrome lever and exit trim; satin brass pairs with brass hardware. The core face is the only visible part, so match it to the cylinder collar or lever you are installing it into.
6) How do I order the exact PDQ EPIC core part number I need?
Each configuration carries its own PDQ number built from the model, finish and keyway. The 6-pin combinated core is I5206EP-1, and with 606 satin brass it becomes I5206EP1606. You specify finish and keyway, and both are required to complete the order.
7) Is the PDQ EPIC core suitable for a commercial building, or is it residential grade?
EPIC Series cores are commercial door hardware, which is where SFIC is normally specified: schools, offices and multi-family where maintenance needs to rekey an opening in seconds by swapping the core instead of pulling the lock apart.
8) Do I get a control key with the PDQ EPIC combinated core, and what keys come with it?
The combinated EPIC core is supplied pinned with master keying included. Keying details, including change and master key levels, are set by the keying schedule you submit with the order, so send your bitting or system information when you specify the keyway.
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Does the PDQ I5206EP1626 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The PDQ I5206EP1626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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