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Rim Cylinder or Mortise Cylinder? How to Identify the Right Commercial Lock Part

Rim and mortise cylinders can look similar from the key side but use different mounting and actuation. Learn which measurements, cams, tailpieces, and key-system details matter.

A Good Locksmith identifying a commercial door cylinder and compatible key-system hardware

Rim and mortise cylinders can look similar from the key side but use different mounting and actuation. Learn which measurements, cams, tailpieces, and key-system details matter.

Experienced North Carolina locksmith guidance

This guide was prepared by Michael Galdine, owner of A Good Locksmith, LLC. Mike has 35+ years of professional locksmithing experience and established the business in 1994. The article covers Rim cylinder vs mortise cylinder, Commercial lock cylinder, Mortise cylinder cam, Rim cylinder tailpiece, Harnett County locksmith for property owners, drivers, landlords and businesses.

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