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PDQ I5207EP-1 EPIC SFIC Core, 7-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: I5207EP-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 I5207EP1606.
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:
- I5207EP-1
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Series:
- EPIC Series
- Tags:
- pdq i5207ep-1, i5207ep-1 pdq, i5207ep-1
- Subcategory:
- Cylinders, Cores and Keys
PDQ I5207EP1626 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a PDQ EPIC 7-pin SFIC core fit a housing built for Best small format interchangeable cores?
The PDQ EPIC I5207EP-1 is a small format interchangeable core (SFIC), and it is offered in the Best keyway families: A through H, J, K, L, M, Q, R, WA, WB, WC, WG, WH, TB, TD and TE. If your existing housings, mortise cylinders, rim cylinders or padlocks take a standard SFIC figure-8 core and your system runs one of those keyways, the EPIC core drops into the same opening. Keyway A is the default if you do not specify.
2) Does the combinated version of the PDQ EPIC core come already pinned, or do I have to pin it myself?
Combinated means it arrives pinned and keyed, with master keying included. You do not need pinning kits or a capping press. If you want to pin on site to your own system, order the uncombinated EPIC core instead, which ships without springs and pins.
3) Should I buy a 6-pin or 7-pin SFIC core for my building?
The EPIC Series is offered in both. A 7-pin core like the I5207EP-1 gives more master keying levels and more usable combinations, which matters on a campus or multi-building system with several tiers of masters. A 6-pin core is the simpler choice for a small system and matches existing 6-pin keys. The pin count has to match your system: 7-pin cores need 7-pin keys and 7-pin blanks, so do not mix a 7-pin core into a 6-pin keyed system.
4) What do I have to specify when ordering a PDQ I5207EP-1 core?
Two things. Finish, either 606 satin brass or 626 satin chrome, and keyway, which is a required selection from the 22 Best SFIC keyways offered. Each combination carries its own PDQ part number, for example I5207EP1606 for the 606 finish. Keyway defaults to A if you have no system to match.
5) Can I standardize cores across levers, deadbolts and exit devices with one keyway?
Yes, that is the point of an interchangeable core system. Pick one Best SFIC keyway, order every EPIC core in it, and any housing in the building that accepts a small format core can be rekeyed by pulling the core with a control key instead of disassembling the lock. For a multi-tier system, order combinated 7-pin cores so master keying is set up at the factory.
6) If my restricted keyway is not one of the Best families, will this core work?
No. The EPIC core is cut for Best SFIC keyways only, the 22 options being A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, Q, R, WA, WB, WC, WG, WH, TB, TD and TE. If your system runs a proprietary or large format interchangeable core keyway, this core will not accept your keys and you need a core in your own keyway family instead.
7) Does the core finish matter if it is going inside a lever or an exit device trim?
Only the visible face of an SFIC core shows once it is installed, so match the core finish to the surrounding trim. Satin chrome 626 goes with brushed chrome and satin stainless hardware, satin brass 606 with brass trim. PDQ designates a finish specifically for cores ordered separately, which is the case when you are replacing cores in existing housings rather than buying complete locks.
8) Is the PDQ EPIC core suitable for commercial and institutional use?
It is a commercial door hardware core. PDQ classifies the EPIC Series as commercial, and the interchangeable core format is what schools, healthcare and multi-family facilities use so maintenance can rekey a door in seconds after a turnover or a lost key.
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