Products | Cylinders, Cores and Keys
Cylinders, Cores
and Keys
General Lock cylinders, cores and keys are designed to deliver dependable access control and flexible keying options across commercial, institutional and multi-tenant facilities. Whether supporting a large master key system or a standalone retrofit, these solutions provide security, interchangeability and ease of service.

Standard Format Cylinders
General Lock standard format cylinders deliver secure, cost-effective keying options for commercial applications. Compatible with leading hardware platforms, these cylinders support a variety of keying systems to simplify facility management and streamline installation.
- Keyed alike or zero bitted
- Multiple tailpiece options for retrofit applications
- Multiple finish options

Small Format Interchangeable Cores (SFIC)
General Lock SFICs offer flexible keying control with quick-change convenience and broad system compatibility. Designed for industry-standard housings, these interchangeable cores help streamline rekeying and minimize service disruptions.
- 6- or 7-pin configurations available
- Compatible with Best®-style locksets
- Thress finish options

Large Format Interchangeable Cores (LFIC)
General Lock LFIC Cores are designed to seamlessly retrofit, providing simplified service in high-traffic environments. Compatible with select national brands, these cores enable scalable access control with fast plug swaps and minimal security disruption.
- 6-pin configurations available
- Compatible with Schlage® and Sargent®
- Three finish options

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Restricted Key Systems
General Lock restricted key systems are built to enhance security and limit unauthorized duplication in commercial facilities. With compatibility across popular standard and interchangeable core formats and support for custom key stamping, these solutions help maintain key control and simplify master system management.
- Standard and SFIC restricted keyways
- Compatible with SFIC and LFIC formats
- Controlled distribution and duplication
- Custom stamping for enhanced control

Key Blanks
General Lock high-precision key blanks are built for durability and easy duplication. Available across all major keyways, these blanks help maintain security and consistency throughout master key systems.
- Compatible with General Lock and OEM cylinders
- Wide selection for various keyways
- Brass and nickel silver options
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