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    • Kaba Ilco

    Authorized Kaba Ilco Distributor | Cylinders, SFIC Cores & Key Blanks In Stock

    Solid brass replacement cylinders, SFIC cores and housings, rim cylinders, key blanks, and universal locksets — from the largest key blank manufacturer in North America. In stock and ready to ship from Lock Depot.

    Expert Field Guide: The Locksmith's Go-To Cylinder Source

    Every locksmith van in the country has Ilco cylinders on the shelf. There's a reason for that — when you pull up to a retrofit job and the existing Schlage, Corbin Russwin, or Sargent mortise cylinder is chewed up beyond rekeying, you need an OEM-spec replacement that drops in without modification. Ilco machines their cylinders from solid brass bar stock, holds the same tolerances as the original equipment, and covers every major commercial keyway on the market. That's why they've been the default replacement cylinder brand for over 50 years.

    What separates Ilco from the cheap imports is consistency. The threading is right, the cam rotation is right, the tailpiece engagement is right — every time. When you're standing in a hallway at 6 PM rekeying 40 doors for a tenant changeover, the last thing you need is a cylinder that's .003" off on the outside diameter and won't seat in the mortise prep. Ilco's Rocky Mount, North Carolina factory pushes out millions of cylinders a year with the kind of quality control that lets you grab one off the shelf, pin it up, and install it without a second thought.

    The product line covers everything a commercial locksmith needs: mortise cylinders from 15/16" dummies all the way up to 2" extended-length units, rim cylinders with screw cap in every standard keyway, SFIC mortise and rim housings for Best/Falcon IC core systems, universal locksets for knob and lever replacements, and the broadest key blank catalog in the industry — over 80,000 cross-references. If your customer's building uses it, Ilco makes the replacement for it.

    Ilco Cylinder & Core Quick Reference

    Commercial-grade solid brass cylinders and IC core housings for every major keyway system.

    Product Type Common Models Keyways Available Starting At
    1-1/8" Mortise Cylinder 7185, 7205, 7245 Series Schlage, Corbin, Sargent, Yale, Arrow ~$18
    1" Mortise Cylinder 7165, 7185 Series Schlage, Corbin, Sargent, Yale ~$17
    1-1/4" Mortise Cylinder 7195 Series Schlage, Corbin, Sargent, Arrow ~$18
    Rim Cylinder w/ Screw Cap 7015, R28 Series Schlage, Corbin, Sargent, Yale, Arrow ~$19
    SFIC Mortise Housing R2800 Series 6-Pin and 7-Pin Best/Falcon IC ~$20
    SFIC Rim Housing R2800 Rim Kit 6-Pin and 7-Pin Best/Falcon IC ~$21
    Uncombinated SFIC Core 6-Pin and 7-Pin Cores A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M ~$18
    Combination Knob/Deadbolt Cyl 15995 Series Schlage, Corbin, Sargent, Yale ~$21
    Universal Lockset 450/500 Series Schlage C, Kwikset, Weiser ~$19
    Turn Knob Mortise Cylinder 1" and 1-1/8" Turn Knobs Thumbturn (no keyway) ~$17
    Key Blanks 80,000+ Cross-References Every Major Residential & Commercial ~$0.50

    Mortise Cylinders — The Core of Every Retrofit

    Ilco's mortise cylinder line runs from 15/16" dummies up through 2" extended-length units for thick doors. The standard 1-1/8" is the workhorse — that's your Adams Rite storefront lock, your Schlage L-series mortise body, your Von Duprin trim cylinder. Available in 5-pin and 6-pin configurations across Schlage C, Corbin Russwin 59A1/59A2, Sargent LA/RA, Yale 8, and Arrow keyways. Every cylinder ships keyed different in 26D (satin chrome) finish with the appropriate cam and tailpiece for the application.

    The 1-1/4" length handles deeper mortise preps — common on older Corbin and Russwin locksets. The 1" length works for the shallower preps on some Sargent and Yale bodies. Dummy cylinders fill unused cylinder preps on single-cylinder mortise locks where only one side gets a keyed cylinder. All machined from the same solid brass bar stock as the keyed units.

    SFIC Cores & Housings — Best/Falcon IC System Compatible

    For facilities running Best, Falcon, or any SFIC-compatible system, Ilco's R2800 Series housings and uncombinated cores are the go-to aftermarket source. The mortise housings accept 6-pin or 7-pin small format cores and come with interchangeable cams — one housing, multiple applications. The thin-head mortise design converts to rim using the R2800 rim kit, so you carry one housing style and adapt on site.

    Uncombinated cores ship blank — you pin them to your customer's existing master key system. Available in every standard Best keyway (A through M, plus T-series), these are the cores institutional locksmiths buy by the dozen for university campuses, hospitals, and government buildings where IC core changeover is a regular maintenance task.

    Rim Cylinders & Key-in-Knob Replacements

    Rim cylinders are what connects your exit device trim to the key system. Ilco rim cylinders with screw cap cover every commercial keyway and come with a standard long tailpiece that you cut to length on site. The solid brass construction matches OEM weight and feel — your customers won't know the difference between the Ilco replacement and the original Schlage or Sargent unit that came out.

    The combination knob/deadbolt cylinders (15995 series) handle the bread-and-butter residential and light commercial work — replacing worn-out Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, and Corbin Russwin knob cylinders. Five-pin standard, keyed different, available in all the keyways that matter.

    Lock Depot Pro-Tip: The Cam and Tailpiece Cheat Sheet

    The number one callback on cylinder replacements is wrong cam rotation. Before you pull the old cylinder, mark which direction the cam throws — clockwise or counterclockwise — and note the cam style (straight, offset, Adams Rite, etc.). Ilco ships their mortise cylinders with the standard straight cam, but if you're replacing a cylinder in a Schlage L-series, you'll need the L583-054 cam for proper deadbolt throw. For Adams Rite storefront locks, you want the 861D tailpiece, not the standard. Keep a small parts kit on the van with Ilco's accessory cams and tailpieces — it saves the trip back to the shop every single time.

    Keyway Cross-Reference — Which Ilco Cylinder Do I Need?

    Lock Brand Keyway Ilco Pin Count Stocked SKUs Common Application
    SchlageC / CE / E5 & 6 Pin500+ND, L-Series, B-Series
    Corbin Russwin59A1 / 59A2 / L45 & 6 Pin329CL, ML, Mortise Bodies
    SargentLA / RA / RC5 & 6 Pin2158800, 7800 Series
    Yale8 / Para5 & 6 Pin95+8000, 5400 Series
    ArrowAR1 / AR45 & 6 Pin75+MK, RL Series
    Best / Falcon (SFIC)A-M, T-Series6 & 7 Pin130+IC Core Systems
    KwiksetKW15 Pin40+Residential, Light Commercial

    Kaba Ilco — Frequently Asked Questions

    Are Ilco cylinders the same quality as Schlage or Corbin Russwin OEM cylinders?

    Ilco machines their cylinders from the same solid brass bar stock used by the OEM manufacturers. The tolerances, threading, and keyway cuts are spec-for-spec compatible. On a retrofit job, the Ilco replacement drops into the same mortise prep without any modification. The practical difference is price — Ilco gives you OEM-quality construction at a fraction of the OEM replacement cost, which is why they've been the default aftermarket cylinder for commercial locksmiths since the 1970s.

    What's the difference between SFIC and standard mortise cylinders?

    Standard mortise cylinders are permanent — you pin the cylinder, install it, and it stays until you physically unscrew it. SFIC (Small Format Interchangeable Core) systems use a removable core that swaps out with a control key in seconds. Facilities like hospitals and universities prefer SFIC because one maintenance tech can re-core an entire floor in minutes without tools. Ilco makes both the housings (the shell that goes in the door) and the uncombinated cores (the removable part you pin to your system).

    Which Ilco cylinder length do I need?

    Measure the door thickness and check the lock body spec. The standard is 1-1/8" for most modern commercial mortise locks (Schlage L-Series, Corbin Russwin ML, Adams Rite). Older Corbin and Russwin bodies sometimes need 1-1/4". The 1" length works for shallower Sargent and Yale preps. For thick doors or extended-face applications, Ilco makes 1-1/2", 1-3/4", and 2" lengths. When in doubt, measure the cylinder you're replacing — outside diameter and length from the face to the end of the plug.

    Do Ilco rim cylinders work with Von Duprin and Sargent exit device trim?

    Yes — Ilco rim cylinders with screw cap are dimensionally identical to the OEM cylinders from Von Duprin, Sargent, and other exit device manufacturers. The long tailpiece ships standard and you cut it to the required length on site. Match the keyway to your building's master key system and it drops right in. The screw cap threads are universal — same thread pitch as Schlage, Yale, and Corbin rim cylinders.

    Can I get Ilco cylinders keyed to my existing master key system?

    All Ilco cylinders from Lock Depot ship keyed different (KD). For master key integration, you have two options: order the cylinder and repin it to your system on site (standard practice for locksmiths), or contact us for keyed-alike or master-keyed orders on quantity purchases. For SFIC systems, the uncombinated cores ship blank — you pin them to your existing bitting using your pinning kit and control key.

    What else does Kaba Ilco make besides cylinders?

    Ilco is part of the dormakaba Group and the brand covers a wide range. Beyond replacement cylinders and key blanks, the Kaba Ilco family includes Simplex mechanical pushbutton locks (the legendary "Cipher Locks" found in airports and military bases), E-Plex electronic pushbutton locks with audit trail capability, access control cards, and a complete line of key machines for residential, commercial, and automotive key cutting.

    Lock Depot sells brand new Kaba Ilco products with the full manufacturer warranty.

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