About this item
The Accentra RN117 is the 7-pin key blank for Yale and Accentra cylinders- sold in boxes of 50 for commercial locksmith and facility use. If you searched "rn117", "rn-117", "yale para keyway", "accentra key blanks", or "yale ga key blank"- this is the product. Accentra is the current brand name for Yale commercial hardware under ASSA ABLOY. The RN117 key blank designation carries forward directly from the Yale key catalog.
RN117 Model Decoded: Every Part of the Part Number
No competing product page decodes the Yale key blank naming system. Here is what each element means:
RN- Operating key blank. The RN prefix designates a regular operating key- the key that operates the cylinder in normal daily use. This distinguishes it from FN prefix blanks (FN117C) which are control key blanks used to remove and insert interchangeable cores. If you need a blank that can be cut to operate a Yale 7-pin cylinder for building access, RN is the correct prefix. If you need a control key blank for an IC core, specify FN117C instead.
11- The PARA keyway base designation in the Yale key blank series. The number 11 identifies the PARA keyway profile- the standard Yale residential and commercial keyway that has been used across Yale hardware for decades.
7- Seven-pin. The 7 suffix on RN117 distinguishes this blank from the RN11 (6-pin version). The pin count matters because a 7-pin key blank is physically longer than a 6-pin blank and will not cut or operate correctly in a 6-pin cylinder. Confirm your cylinder's pin count before ordering. Most Yale LFIC cylinders (1193 rim, 2197 mortise) and larger master key systems use 7-pin; most standard conventional cylinders use 6-pin.
PARA, E1R, and Y1: Three Names for the Same Keyway
If you searched "yale para keyway"- PARA, E1R, and Y1 all refer to the same Yale keyway profile. Different Yale catalog documents, distributor systems, and ordering forms use different naming conventions for this keyway. The PARA designation is the most common on product pages. E1R appears in some cylinder ordering forms and IC core specifications. Y1 appears in other catalog contexts. All three point to the same keyway cut profile and the same RN117 blank.
When a Yale cylinder ships "PARA keyed" or "E1R keyway" or "Y1 keyway"- all three use the RN117 key blank for 7-pin applications or the RN11 key blank for 6-pin applications.
Yale GA Key Blank: G-Series Restricted Keyways
If you searched "yale ga key blank"- the G-series keyways (GA, GB, GC, GD, GE, GF, GG, GH) are restricted keyways designed for commercial key control. Restricted means the key blanks are not freely available at hardware stores- they are ordered directly from Yale/Accentra or authorized distributors, providing an additional barrier against unauthorized key duplication.
The RN117 blank is available in all G-series restricted keyways at a premium of $35.70 per box over the PARA standard pricing. The same base blank accommodates all G-series profiles- only the keyway cut differs between GA, GB, GC, and so on. The S-series (SA through SH) and T-series (TA through TG) keyways follow the same structure- all available on the RN117 7-pin blank at the same premium.
Selecting the correct keyway letter is essential. A GA key blank will not enter a GB cylinder. If your cylinders are ordered with a specific G-series keyway, order the corresponding G-series RN117 blank. Mixing keyway codes within a facility creates non-interchangeable key blanks and ordering errors.
RN117 vs RN11: The 7-Pin vs 6-Pin Distinction
The RN117 is 7-pin. The RN11 is 6-pin. These are different physical sizes- the 7-pin blank is longer to accommodate the additional pin chamber. Using a 6-pin blank in a 7-pin cylinder means the blank will not reach the final pin chamber. Using a 7-pin blank in a 6-pin cylinder means the blank extends too far into the cylinder and will not operate correctly.
Most Yale LFIC cylinders- including the 1193 rim cylinder and the 2197 LFIC mortise cylinder- use 7-pin cores and require RN117 blanks. Standard conventional 5400LN and 5300LN lever lock cylinders typically use 6-pin and require RN11 blanks. Confirm pin count from the cylinder model specification before ordering blanks.
Material and Construction: Why Nickel Silver
The RN117 is nickel silver. Nickel silver is the standard material for commercial key blanks used in locksmithing applications. It is harder and more durable than brass under repeated cutting operations- a nickel silver blank withstands the cutting process without deforming the edges of the cut, which is important when blanks are batch-cut on a machine for master key systems. Nickel silver also resists corrosion better than brass in humid or corrosive environments.
The RBow style means a round bow- the round gripping loop at the top of the key. The Yale logo is stamped on the bow for authenticity verification. Counterfeit key blanks cut poorly and wear cylinders faster- the Yale logo is a quality and compatibility marker.
Box of 50: Commercial Quantity for Locksmith and Facility Use
The RN117 ships in boxes of 50 blanks. This is the commercial quantity unit used by locksmiths, key cutting shops, and facility management teams that regularly produce keys for large master key systems. Individual blanks are available through other sources, but the box-of-50 pricing provides the per-blank cost advantage needed for volume key production on institutional projects.
Specifications
Model: Accentra RN117 / Yale RN117
Former Brand: Yale (now Accentra, ASSA ABLOY)
Type: Operating key blank (regular use- not control key)
Pin Count: 7-pin
6-Pin Version: RN11 (PARA or G-series)
Control Key Blank: FN117C (for IC core removal/insertion)
Material: Nickel silver
Style: RBow (round bow) with Yale logo
Quantity: Box of 50
Keyways Available: PARA (E1R/Y1) standard; GA, GB, GC, GD, GE, GF, GG, GH, SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF, SG, SH, TA, TB, TC, TD, TE, TF, TG- all +$35.70 per box
Compatible Cylinders: Yale/Accentra 7-pin conventional and LFIC cylinders including 1193 rim, 2197 LFIC mortise, and other 7-pin Yale cylinder applications
American Locksets has stocked Accentra and Yale key blanks since 2001.
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