About this item
The Accentra 2153 is the standard conventional mortise cylinder for Yale mortise locksets. If you searched "yale 2153", "dl 2153", "2153 cylinder", "yale mortise cylinder", or "lv2153" - this is the product. Accentra is the current brand name for Yale commercial hardware under ASSA ABLOY. The 2153 model number, cam specification, and mortise lock compatibility carry forward directly from the Yale cylinder catalog. Same cylinder, same 2160 cam, same keyways - new brand label.
What the 2153 Is and Where It Gets Used
The 2153 is a standard conventional mortise cylinder - a fixed-core cylinder that threads into a mortise lock case and operates the locking mechanism via cam rotation when a key is turned. It is not an interchangeable core format. The core is integral to the cylinder body and cannot be removed with a control key for quick rekeying. When the key system changes, you replace the entire cylinder rather than swapping a core.
This is the cylinder that ships inside Yale mortise locksets and is the correct replacement cylinder when an existing Yale mortise lock needs to be rekeyed by cylinder replacement, when a lockset is ordered less cylinder and needs to be fitted to a key system, or when an original cylinder wears out and needs to be replaced in the field.
DL 2153 and LV2153: Catalog Reference Formats
If you searched "dl 2153" or "lv2153" - these are catalog reference formats for the same Accentra/Yale 2153 cylinder. DL and LV prefixes appear in distributor and dealer catalogs as internal reference formatting rather than separate product lines. The underlying product is the same 2153 mortise cylinder. Model strings in distributor systems often append prefixes based on their internal catalog structure. All of these references point to the same cylinder housing with the same 2160 cam and 6-pin specification.
The 2160 Cam: Why It Matters for Compatibility
The 2153 ships with the Yale/Sargent 2160 cam as standard. The cam is the rotating piece at the back of the mortise cylinder that physically engages the lock case to operate the bolt. Different mortise lock manufacturers use different cam geometries, and the cam profile must match the lock case design for the cylinder to operate correctly.
The 2160 cam is the Yale/Sargent standard - it fits Yale mortise lock cases as well as Sargent mortise lock cases that accept this cam format. If you are installing a 2153 into a non-Yale, non-Sargent mortise lock, verify that the 2160 cam is compatible with that lock case before ordering.
1-1/8" Length: Standard Mortise Cylinder Dimension
The 2153 in this listing is the 1-1/8-inch length cylinder. Mortise cylinder length is measured from the face of the cylinder to the rear of the housing, not including the cam. The 1-1/8-inch length is the standard for most commercial mortise lock applications - the most common length specified in new construction hardware schedules.
A 1-5/8-inch length variant of the 2153 is also available for applications where door or trim thickness requires a longer cylinder projection. Confirm the required cylinder length against the mortise lock template or the existing cylinder before ordering. Installing a cylinder that is too short or too long results in the cam not engaging properly with the lock case or the cylinder ring sitting incorrectly against the trim.
Keyways: PARA vs G-Series and What Ships Keyed vs 0-Bitted
The 2153 is available in PARA (ER1 keyway) and G-series restricted keyways including GA, GB, GC, GD, GE, GF, GG, and GH.
PARA keyway cylinders ship keyed - they come with two operating keys already cut and can be ordered KD (keyed different, unique key per cylinder) or KA (keyed alike, same key operates multiple cylinders). PARA is the standard Yale keyway used across a wide range of Yale commercial hardware and is the correct selection when integrating into an existing Yale key system or when no restricted keyway is required.
G-series keyway cylinders ship 0-bitted - all cuts at zero depth, meaning the cylinder will not operate with any standard key until it is combinated. G-series keyways are restricted, meaning key blanks are not freely available at hardware stores. This provides key control - unauthorized individuals cannot easily duplicate keys. Order G-series 0-bitted when the cylinder will be combinated to your specific master key system cuts by a locksmith or distributor before installation.
Specifications
Model: Accentra 2153 / Yale 2153
Former Brand: Yale (now Accentra, ASSA ABLOY)
Type: Standard conventional mortise cylinder
Length: 1-1/8" (118 in model string)
1-5/8" Length Version: 2153-158
Pin Count: 6-pin
Cam: Yale/Sargent 2160 (standard)
Keyways: PARA (ER1), GA, GB, GC, GD, GE, GF, GG, GH
G-Series Bitting: 0-bitted (requires combinating)
PARA Bitting: Keyed (two operating keys included)
Keying Options: KD (keyed different), KA (keyed alike), 0-bitted
Compatible Lock Cases: Yale mortise locksets, Sargent mortise locksets accepting 2160 cam
Finishes: 626 (satin chrome), 605, 606, 612, 613, 613E, 625
American Locksets has stocked Accentra and Yale mortise cylinders since 2001.
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