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Schlage Residential 29-018 F Series Replacement Cylinder with Schlage C Keyway

Schlage Residential 29-018 F Series Replacement Cylinder with Schlage C Keyway

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Schlage 29-018 F Series Replacement Cylinder — Schlage C Keyway

The Schlage 29-018 is a compressed replacement cylinder engineered specifically for Schlage F Series lever locks. It uses the standard Schlage C keyway, making it compatible with existing key systems and straightforward for rekeying. Available in multiple finishes to match installed hardware.

Key Features

  • F Series Compatibility: Designed for Schlage F Series lever locks — correct fit, reliable operation, no modification required.
  • Schlage C Keyway: Standard C keyway profile works with existing Schlage keys and is serviceable by any locksmith carrying Schlage keystock.
  • Stainless Steel Construction: Corrosion-resistant substrate for long-term durability in residential applications.
  • Compressed Design: Space-efficient form factor optimized for F Series lock mechanisms.
  • Finish Options: Available in multiple finishes (608 Satin Brass, 626 Satin Chrome, 716 Aged Bronze) to match existing hardware.
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty: Covered by Schlage's limited lifetime mechanical and finish warranty.

Specifications

  • Model: 29-018
  • Series: F Series
  • Keyway: Schlage C
  • Substrate: Stainless Steel
  • Weight: 0.2 lbs
  • Includes: One (1) cylinder assembly
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime Mechanical/Finish

Typical Applications

  • Residential lock maintenance and repair
  • Rekeying F Series lever locksets
  • Property management lock service
  • Rental property hardware maintenance

Refer to the parent device installation instructions for proper integration. Confirm compatibility with the installed F Series lock model before ordering.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Warranty:
Limited Lifetime Mechanical/Finish
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Cylinders
Product Type:
Cylinders
Commercial/Residential:
Residential
Subcategory:
Cylinders
Product Model:
29-018
Keyway Profile:
Schlage C Keyway
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Stainless Steel
Department:
Door Hardware

Schlage Residential 29018626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Schlage 29-018 cylinder work in my Schlage F Series lever lock?
That's exactly what the 29-018 is built for. It's a compressed replacement cylinder made for Schlage F Series lever locks, and it drops into the F Series mechanism with no modification to the lock. It won't serve as a rim or mortise cylinder for commercial devices; for those you'd want a rim housing like the Schlage 20-021 or 20-022. Check the model of the F Series lock you're servicing before you order.
2) Can the 29-018 be keyed alike to the rest of my Schlage keys?
Yes, because it uses the standard Schlage C keyway. That's the same profile as the vast majority of Schlage residential hardware, so a locksmith can pin the 29-018 to your existing key bitting and keep one key working the whole property. Any locksmith carrying Schlage C keystock can service it. If your building runs a restricted or patented keyway instead of standard C, this cylinder isn't the one.
3) Is the Schlage 29-018 cylinder suitable for a commercial door or exterior storefront?
It's a residential-rated part. The 29-018 is classified for residential use and built for F Series lever locks, which are residential locksets. For a commercial opening you'd move to a commercial cylinder: the Schlage 20-057-C full size interchangeable core in C keyway, or the Detex MC65 mortise cylinder, which is a commercial grade 6-pin also cut to the Schlage C keyway. For an aluminum storefront deadlock, the Adams Rite 4036 mortise cylinder is a Grade 1 option.
4) My lock is a Kwikset or Emtek, not Schlage. Can I use the 29-018 in it?
No. The 29-018 is cut and shaped for Schlage F Series lever locks and the Schlage C keyway, so it won't drop into another manufacturer's lockset. For Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts, the Medeco 1012040 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder is the retrofit. For Emtek handlesets and deadbolts, look at the Medeco 1065140 5-pin retrofit or the Medeco 1065244 with the Emtek tailpiece. Emtek also has its own CY4 cylinder.
5) What is the cross-brand equivalent of a Schlage 29-018 replacement cylinder for a lever lock that is not Schlage?
The 29-018 is built for Schlage F Series lever locks and uses the Schlage C keyway, so it is brand-specific. For lever locks from other makers, the Kaba Ilco 1539 is a key-in-knob / lever universal cylinder, and the Falcon A23161-05 G is a key-in-lever cylinder for Falcon RU/T Series locks with a 6-pin G keyway, keyed different and supplied with 2 cut keys. Match the cylinder to the lock brand and family first, then to the keyway your building is keyed to.
6) Does a Schlage 20-057-C interchangeable core work in place of a 29-018 cylinder since both are Schlage C keyway?
No. The 20-057-C is a full size interchangeable core cylinder in the C keyway, finished 643E Aged Bronze, and it seats in FSIC-prepped commercial housings. The 29-018 is a compressed replacement cylinder made for Schlage F Series lever locks. The shared C keyway means the two can be keyed alike on one key system, but the bodies are not interchangeable in the lock.
7) I need a Schlage C keyway cylinder for a mortise lock, not a lever lock. What do I order instead of the 29-018?
The 29-018 fits Schlage F Series lever locks and will not serve a mortise body. For a mortise prep, the Detex MC65 is a 1-1/8 inch 6-pin commercial grade mortise cylinder cut to the Schlage C keyway, so it keys onto the same C key system. Adams Rite also offers the 4036 mortise cylinder, a Grade 1 five-pin unit in the 4036 Series with a 1/2 inch minimum door thickness, which is the usual choice on aluminum storefront doors.
8) The lock I am servicing is a deadbolt, not a lever. What replacement cylinder should I use?
The 29-018 is matched to Schlage F Series lever locks, so it is the wrong body for a deadbolt. The Kaba Ilco 1549 is a key-in-deadbolt cylinder, and the Ilco 1599 is a key-in-knob replacement cylinder; both are listed for deadbolt function. For Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts, the Medeco 1012040 is a 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder made for that application, and the Medeco 1075127 is a 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts.
9) We want to standardize a whole property on cylinders we can rekey ourselves. Is the 29-018 the right approach or is there a better option?
The 29-018 uses the standard Schlage C keyway, so it rekeys with Schlage keystock and stays on an existing C key system, but rekeying means pinning the cylinder. If the goal is swapping cores by hand instead, the BEST small format interchangeable core line is the alternative: the 1C5 is a standard 5-pin cylinder core from the Standard and Premium Cores range, the 1CB is a Peaks 150 Series interchangeable core cylinder, and the 1CDF is a drill resistant patented 7-pin brass interchangeable core in the 150 Series. Interchangeable core requires locks prepped to accept a core, which F Series levers are not.
10) What finish should I order to match my existing Schlage lever hardware?
Three finishes cover the 29-018: 608 Satin Brass, 626 Satin Chrome, and 716 Aged Bronze. Match the number stamped or specified on the lever set you're servicing, not just the color name, since 626 and 608 read very differently side by side under warm lighting. For a property manager standardizing a building, pick one and order it across all the doors.
11) Does the Schlage 29-018 come with keys?
The 29-018 ships as one cylinder assembly, and it's pictured with two Schlage C keys. Plan the job on that basis: one cylinder per door, and if you're rekeying a run of units to a single bitting you'll want a locksmith or your own pinning kit rather than relying on the factory cut.
12) Should I replace just the cylinder or the whole F Series lever lock?
If the lock body throws the latch cleanly and only the key side is worn, sticking, or needs a new bitting, the cylinder is the part to change. The 29-018 replaces the keyed plug assembly in an F Series lever without touching the chassis, the latch, or the door prep, so there's no re-drilling and no downtime beyond the swap. Replace the full lockset only when the lever, spindle, or latch itself has failed.
13) I need interchangeable cores so I can rekey units myself. Is this the right cylinder?
The 29-018 is a conventional fixed cylinder, not an interchangeable core, so rekeying it means pinning it rather than pulling a core with a control key. If you want core swaps on turnover, look at an IC product instead: the Schlage 20-057-C full size interchangeable core in C keyway, the BEST 1C Series standard 5-pin core, or the BEST Peaks 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core.
14) What is a compressed cylinder and why does the F Series need one?
Compressed means the cylinder body is shortened to fit the space inside the F Series lever mechanism rather than a standard-length mortise or rim housing. That's why a general purpose key-in-knob cylinder such as the Kaba Ilco 1599 or the universal 1539 isn't a straight swap here. Order the 29-018 when the lock is an F Series lever; the tail piece and body length are what make it seat correctly.
15) Are the Schlage 20-021 and 20-022 rim cylinders substitutes for the 29-018?
They are not. The 20-021 and 20-022 are commercial rim cylinders, 6-pin, supplied with 2 keys; the 20-021 uses a vertical tailpiece cam and the 20-022 a horizontal tailpiece cam. Rim cylinders mount through the door to drive a rim exit device or rim lock. The 29-018 is a compressed cylinder that drops into a Schlage F Series lever lock. If the part you are replacing sits behind an exit device, the rim cylinders are the right family; if it sits in an F Series lever, the 29-018 is.
16) What is the equivalent replacement cylinder for a Sargent or an Emtek lockset?
The 29-018 is cut for Schlage F Series levers only. For Sargent knob and lever locks, the Kaba Ilco 1579 is the matching replacement cylinder. For Emtek, the Emtek CY4 is the maker's own cylinder, and Medeco offers two retrofits: the 1065140, a 5-pin cylinder for Arrow JL interconnected locks and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinders, and the 1065244, a 5-pin rim lazy motion cylinder supplied with an Emtek tailpiece.
17) Is a Corbin Russwin mortise cylinder an alternative to the Schlage 29-018 on a commercial opening?
They address different openings. The 29-018 is a residential-duty cylinder for Schlage F Series levers. Corbin Russwin's mortise cylinders are Grade 1 commercial parts specified by length and cam: the 1000 Series in 1-1/2 inch length with an A02 straight cam, the 1070 in 1-1/4 inch 6-pin with an A01 cloverleaf cam, and the 1080 in 1-1/2 inch as a 6-pin LFIC mortise cylinder with an A01 Schlage L cam for Schlage L9000 mortise locks. On a commercial mortise opening, cam style is what decides fit, and none of these will drop into an F Series lever.
18) My storefront door has a cylinder pull, not a lever. What do I order?
A cylinder pull is a different part from the 29-018 lever cylinder. Adams Rite covers that opening: the 4024 is a cylinder pull with trim plate mounting and the 4025 is a five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws, both for the Adams Rite MS1847 deadlock/deadlatch, while the 4026 is a five pin tumbler cylinder pull for wood door applications with the Adams Rite 5017 wood door deadlock/deadlatch. Confirm which deadlock is in the door before choosing between them.
19) Will a stainless steel cylinder hold up in a coastal or humid rental property?
The 29-018 uses a stainless steel substrate, which resists corrosion better than plain brass internals in damp or salt air. It's still specified for residential service, so an exterior commercial-traffic door is beyond what it's meant for, but for apartment entry doors, unit doors, and turnover rekeys it's the right class of part.
20) I need a cylinder that fills the hole but does not need to key. Is there a dummy option instead of the 29-018?
The 29-018 is a working keyed cylinder in the Schlage C keyway. Where the opening needs the look of a cylinder without a key function, the BEST 12E Series dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter fills a rim prep as a non-functioning unit. It is a rim-style part, so it suits a rim prep rather than an F Series lever body.
21) What is the difference between the 29-018 and a rim cylinder housing like the Corbin Russwin 3070?
The Corbin Russwin 3070 is a 6-pin rim cylinder housing in the 3000 Series with a 1-7/8 inch tailpiece, sized to reach through a door into a rim device. The 29-018 is a compressed stainless steel cylinder that sits inside a Schlage F Series lever lock. Tailpiece length is the tell: a rim housing is specified by how far the tailpiece must travel, while the 29-018 is specified by the lock family it drops into.
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