Best E Series Cylinders


BEST E Series Cylinders are commercial mortise and rim cylinders designed for use with BEST interchangeable core systems. These cylinders are commonly used in commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, government, and facility applications where key control, rekeying flexibility, and masterkey compatibility are important.

Product details:

  • Commercial mortise and rim cylinder series

  • Designed for BEST interchangeable core applications

  • May be masterkeyed into existing BEST key systems

  • Available for mortise and rim cylinder applications

  • Can be adapted for use with other manufacturers’ locks using compatible cams and cylinder rings

  • Machined from brass or bronze bar stock

  • Available in a variety of architectural finishes

  • Additional security provided by a diagonal set screw that helps secure the cylinder in the housing

  • Special cylinder variations may be available for specific applications

  • Supports retrofit, replacement, facility maintenance, and new construction projects

  • Available through SHP by quote

Series options:

  • BEST 1E Series: standard mortise cylinder applications

  • BEST 12E Series: standard rim cylinder applications

  • Additional E Series cylinder variations may be available depending on the lock application, cam, ring, and door hardware requirements

Common applications:

  • Mortise locks

  • Rim exit devices

  • Commercial office buildings

  • Schools and universities

  • Healthcare facilities

  • Government and public buildings

  • Multi-family and mixed-use properties

  • Facility masterkey systems

  • Retrofit and replacement cylinder projects

Not sure which cylinder is right for your opening? SHP can help confirm the correct BEST E Series cylinder based on your lock type, cylinder application, cam, ring package, finish, core type, keying requirements, and existing masterkey system.