Product Overview
The KIK cylinder is a key-in-knob cylinder for cylindrical locksets, part of the RIM and KIK cylinder category. It is the keyed plug-and-shell assembly that drops into a knob or lever rose on cylindrical lock sets, and it is bought by lock manufacturers, door hardware assemblers and distributors who need a brass key in knob cylinder that matches their existing key system. The format is the K.I.K cylinder, supplied in brass, with pinning and finish specified to the order.
For the buyer, the value sits in the interface: the cylinder has to seat in the knob, take the tailpiece and cam the lock expects, and key alike with the rest of the project. Pinning is configured to your keying chart rather than left generic, and finish is selected from the options available so the cylinder matches the knob and rose it ships with. That removes the rework that comes from mixing a loose cylinder into a finished lockset line.
Key Features
- Key-in-knob format: fits cylindrical locksets without adapters, so the cylinder seats in the knob the way the lock was designed.
- Brass construction: the plug and shell are made in brass, which holds the keyway and pin chambers through repeated cycling.
- Configurable pinning: pinning is set to your keying schedule, so the cylinder arrives keyed alike or keyed different as the order states.
- Finish options: the visible face and trim can be finished to match the knob and rose on the same door.
- K.I.K cylinder category: sits alongside RIM cylinders in the same programme, so one supplier covers both lock families.
- OEM supply: the cylinder can be built to your drawing and key system rather than pulled from a fixed catalogue.
- Compact assembly: the cylinder is a small, light component, which keeps freight and stock handling simple for volume buyers.
Product Specifications
| Product name | KIK cylinder |
|---|---|
| Category | RIM and KIK cylinders |
| Format | key in knob cylinder (K.I.K cylinder) |
| Material | brass (keyway and pin chambers) |
| Pinning | configurable to the customer key system; keyed alike or keyed different to order |
| Finish | options available on request |
| Dimensions | available on request |
| Weight | available on request |
| Packaging | available on request |
| Certification | available on request |
| Datasheet | KIK cylinder datasheet available on request |
Configurations & Options
| Keyed alike | all cylinders in the order open with one key, for multi-door projects and property managers. |
|---|---|
| Keyed different | each cylinder has its own key, for apartments, offices and units that need separate access. |
| Pinning to customer chart | pinning is set to the keying schedule you supply, so the cylinder matches the rest of the hardware on site. |
| Finish selection | choose the finish that matches the knob and rose the cylinder is fitted to. |
| OEM build | cylinder built to your drawing and key system for lock manufacturers and assemblers. |
Industrial Applications
- KIK cylinder for cylindrical locksets: lock manufacturers and assemblers fit it into knob and lever sets on production lines, where the cylinder must seat and key alike with the rest of the batch.
- KIK cylinder for door hardware assembly: hardware distributors stock it as a service part, so a replacement cylinder can be keyed to the building’s existing schedule without changing the lockset.
- KIK cylinder for residential door locks: builders and property managers specify keyed-alike pinning across units, which keeps one key per tenant and simplifies handover.
- KIK cylinder for commercial door hardware: facility teams use keyed-different pinning to separate offices, storerooms and common areas within one building.
- KIK cylinder for replacement and retrofit: maintenance crews replace a worn cylinder without replacing the knob, provided the format and pinning match the existing lock.
Key Advantages
- Standard key-in-knob format drops into cylindrical locksets already on your line, so no knob redesign is needed.
- Brass keyway and pin chambers hold their tolerances through repeated cycling, which matters on doors used all day.
- Pinning is set to your chart before packing, so the cylinder arrives ready to key alike with the rest of the project and needs no re-pinning on site.
- Finish is selected to match the knob and rose, keeping the visible hardware consistent on a finished door.
- One purchase order covers both the RIM and KIK families, and one incoming inspection covers both.
- Replacement and OEM buyers get the same build: pinning checked before packing, so a cylinder ordered against an existing keying schedule matches on arrival.
How to Choose the Right Configuration
| Keyed alike | multi-door projects, rental units and property managers who want one key to open every cylinder in the order. |
|---|---|
| Keyed different | offices, apartments and units that need separate access per door. |
| Pinning to customer chart | buyers who already run a keying schedule and need the cylinder to match it on arrival. |
| Finish selection | buyers matching the cylinder to a specific knob and rose finish. |
| OEM build | lock manufacturers and assemblers who need the cylinder built to their drawing and key system. |
Why Choose Us
We quote the KIK cylinder price against your pinning chart and finish, so the figure you receive matches the configuration you will actually order. We build to your drawing and key system rather than pushing a fixed catalogue item. For buyers sourcing from overseas, we hold to a schedule, with pinning checked before packing. Spare cylinders and service parts can be quoted alongside the production order, and technical support on pinning and fit is available after delivery. OEM and ODM support is available for lock manufacturers who need the cylinder branded and packed to their line.
Factory Strength
Cylinder work is done in-house: plug and shell machining, pin chamber drilling, pinning to the customer chart, assembly, and inspection before packing. Each cylinder is checked for key insertion and rotation, pinning against the order schedule, and finish appearance before it goes into the carton. The same plant builds RIM and KIK cylinders, so both lock families pass through one inspection chain. Export markets include lock manufacturers, door hardware distributors and replacement-part buyers who order against a keying schedule.
Quality Control
Incoming brass is checked before machining. In-process checks cover plug and shell dimensions, pin chamber alignment and keyway profile. Final inspection confirms key insertion and rotation, pinning against the order schedule, and finish appearance. Each batch is packed against the order and can be traced back to the pinning record.
Packaging & Delivery
Cylinders are packed to the order, with pinning and finish marked on the carton so the batch can be identified on arrival. Units per case, carton dimensions and container loading are confirmed at quotation. Port and trade terms are agreed per order. Lead time depends on pinning and finish, and is stated on the quotation.
FAQ
What is a KIK cylinder?
A KIK cylinder is a key-in-knob cylinder, the keyed assembly that fits into a cylindrical lockset knob or rose. It is part of the RIM and KIK cylinder category and is supplied in brass with pinning and finish to order.
What are the KIK cylinder specifications?
The cylinder is brass, in key-in-knob format, with configurable pinning and finish options. Dimensions, weight and certification are confirmed on the KIK cylinder datasheet, which we send on request.
Can the cylinder be pinned to our existing key system?
Yes. Pinning is set to the keying chart you supply, keyed alike or keyed different, so the cylinder matches the rest of the hardware on the project.
Can the KIK cylinder be used for cylindrical locksets on our production line?
Yes. The key-in-knob format is built for cylindrical locksets, and we can build to your drawing so the cylinder seats and cams as your lock expects.
Do you supply a brass key in knob cylinder for replacement work?
Yes. Replacement buyers order against the existing keying schedule, and we pin the brass key in knob cylinder to match before packing.
What is the KIK cylinder price?
Price depends on pinning, finish and quantity. Send your keying chart and finish requirement and we will quote the price for that configuration.
What is your MOQ for a trial order?
MOQ depends on pinning and finish. Tell us the quantity you need for a trial and we will confirm what can be arranged.
What is the lead time and payment terms?
Lead time is confirmed on the quotation, since it depends on pinning and finish. Payment terms are agreed per order and stated on the proforma invoice.
Can you supply the cylinder as an OEM part with our marking?
Yes. We support OEM and ODM builds for lock manufacturers, including packing and marking to your line requirements. Send the drawing and key system and we will confirm.
Are you a KIK cylinder manufacturer or a trading company?
We build the cylinder in our own production, with pinning and packing done in-house, and supply it direct to lock manufacturers and replacement buyers rather than through a trading layer.
Can you supply KIK cylinders to buyers in China?
Yes. We supply KIK cylinder buyers in China and export markets on the same terms, with pinning set to your chart and packing to your line requirements before shipment.
How do I request a quote or the datasheet?
Send your keying chart, finish requirement and quantity through the enquiry form on this page, and we will reply with the quotation and the datasheet for that configuration.
