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Corbin Russwin ML2032 Grade 1 LL Institution or Utility - Mortise Body Only

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Corbin Russwin ML2032-LL Institution/Utility Mortise Lock Body - ANSI F30, Grade 1, Field Reversible

Commercial-Grade Institution and Utility Mortise Lockbody for High-Traffic Applications

The Corbin Russwin ML2032-LL is a Grade 1 mortise lock body from the ML2000 Series, engineered for institution and utility applications in demanding commercial, institutional, industrial, and government environments. Conforming to ANSI function F30, this lockbody operates with latchbolt control by key from either side while both grips remain always rigid, and features an auxiliary latch that deadlocks the latchbolt for enhanced security. Designed for 1-3/4" (44mm) standard door thickness with a field-reversible handing, the ML2032-LL ships with an ANSI straight lip standard strike measuring 4-7/8" (124mm) x 1-1/4" (32mm) x 1-1/8" (29mm) lip to center. Constructed of heavy-gauge steel with a 1" stainless steel deadbolt and patented Quick Reversible latchbolt, this lockbody delivers the reliability and versatility required for offices, schools, hospitals, hotels, and other high-use facilities. Important Safety Note: ANSI function F30 does not allow free egress and can pose a life safety hazard in the event of an emergency. Installation should be in accordance with approved codes only.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 mortise lock per A156.13 Series 1000, Operational and Security Grade 1
  • UL Cycle above and beyond: 14.5 Million Cycles (Verification ID: V875753)
  • Patented Quick Reversible latchbolt — reverse handing without disassembling the lock case
  • Multi-function capability: 12 functions configurable from one ML2054 lockbody
  • Heavy-gauge steel lockcase 5-7/8" x 4" x 15/16"; 1" stainless steel deadbolt, 1" throw
  • 3/4" (19mm) throw anti-friction two-piece latchbolt requires less force to close
  • Wide variety of trim designs including Muséo®, Vineyard™, Behavioral Health (BHSS/BLSS)
  • Status indicator options for locked/unlocked visibility (sectional and escutcheon trim)
  • Motorized Electric Latch Retraction (MELR) available for ML20900 series
  • Thru-bolted trim designs for proper alignment and increased security
  • Can be used with new or existing Corbin Russwin key systems; accepts most other manufacturers' cylinders
  • UL/cUL listed, UL10C positive pressure; 3-hour fire door up to 4' x 10' single or 8' x 10' pair
  • Ten-year mechanical warranty; five-year MELR; two-year electrical

Technical Specifications

  • Grade: ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000, Operational and Security Grade 1
  • Handing: Handed; quick reversible — re-handed without disassembling the lock case
  • Door Thickness: 1-3/4" (44mm) standard; optional thicknesses available
  • Backset: 2-3/4" (70mm)
  • Lockcase: Heavy-gauge steel, 5-7/8" (149mm) x 4" (102mm) x 15/16" (24mm)
  • Armored Front: Wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel, 8" x 1-1/4"
  • Latchbolt: 2-piece mechanical with anti-friction insert, 5/8" x 1" x 3/4" (19mm) throw
  • Auxiliary Latchbolt: 9/16" (14mm) effective throw; deadlocking
  • Deadbolt: One-piece stainless steel, 19/32" x 1-1/4" x 1" (25mm) throw
  • Strike: Wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel, ANSI straight lip, 4-7/8" x 1-1/4" x 1-1/8" lip to center
  • Cylinder: Brass, 6-pin L4 keyway, 0-bitted standard
  • Spacing: C. to c. knob/lever to cylinder: 3-5/8" (92mm); knob/lever to thumbturn: 2-7/16" (62mm)
  • Certifications: ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Grade 1; UL/cUL UL10C 3-hour positive pressure; ADA A117.1; California State Fire Marshal; Windstorm/Hurricane certified
  • Warranty: Ten-year mechanical; five-year MELR; two-year electrical

Professional Applications

  • Institutional Facilities Requiring Controlled Access
  • Healthcare and Hospital Utility Rooms
  • Educational Institution Secure Areas
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Hotels and Hospitality Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Tamper-Resistant Design

The ML2000VR (Vandal Resistant) Series option features vandal-resistant stainless steel escutcheons with tapered edges and Torx® pin tamper-resistant screws, providing a formidable barrier against abuse and unauthorized manipulation. When paired with Corbin Russwin patented high-security Pyramid or Access 3® cylinders, the ML2032-LL delivers a comprehensive security solution for the most demanding institutional environments.

Why Choose Corbin Russwin Quality?

Corbin Russwin ML2000 Series mortise lock bodies are built to Grade 1 commercial standards from heavy-gauge steel, with a 1" stainless steel deadbolt and a patented Quick Reversible latchbolt that has been UL Cycle tested to an exceptional 14.5 Million Cycles (Verification ID: V875753) — well above and beyond standard requirements. Backed by a 10 Year Limited warranty and compatible with a wide range of Corbin Russwin and third-party cylinder systems, the ML2032-LL is engineered for the most demanding commercial, institutional, and government applications where dependable, long-term performance is essential.

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Mortise Locks
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Series:
ML2000 Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Standard Latch:
3/4" Latchbolt
Standard Strike:
ANSI straight lip standard, 4-7/8" x 1-1/4" x 1-1/8"
Warranty:
10 Year Limited
ANSI/BHMA:
F30
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Lock Bodies
Product Type:
Mortise Lockbody Only
Keyed:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Function Description:
Mortise Lockbody Only
Lock Type:
Mortise
Lock Function:
Asylum/Institution/Utility
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Tags:
ML2032LL626
Product Model:
ML2032
Collection:
ML2000_Series
Product Function:
Asylum/Institution/Utility
Door Hand Direction:
Field Reversible
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Substrate:
Brass or Bronze
Department:
Door Hardware

Corbin Russwin COR-ML2032-LL-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Corbin Russwin ML2032 F30 institution/utility function actually do?
The ML2032-LL is an ANSI F30 institution/utility mortise lock: the latchbolt is operated by key from either side only, and both grips stay rigid at all times. There is no free egress from either side. That is why it is used on utility closets, mechanical rooms and controlled institutional areas, and why it must only go where the code official allows it. If people occupy the space behind the door, use a function with inside lever egress instead.
2) Will the Corbin Russwin ML2032 mortise lock body fit my door thickness and backset prep?
It is built for 1-3/4 inch (44mm) doors as standard with a 2-3/4 inch (70mm) backset, which is the normal commercial mortise prep. The steel lockcase is 5-7/8 x 4 x 15/16 inches, and the armored front measures 8 x 1-1/4 inches. Optional thicknesses are available from the series. Spacing is 3-5/8 inches center to center from knob/lever to cylinder, and 2-7/16 inches lever to thumbturn.
3) Do I have to order the ML2032 handed, or can it be reversed in the field?
Handing is field reversible. The patented Quick Reversible latchbolt lets you re-hand the lock without opening the lock case, so one body covers left and right hand openings. That is useful if you are stocking spares for a building with mixed handing.
4) Does the ML2032 lock body come with trim, lever and cylinder, or is it just the case?
What ships is the mortise lock body and the ANSI straight lip strike (4-7/8 x 1-1/4 x 1-1/8 inch lip to center). Trim, levers or knobs, and cylinders are ordered separately. Cylinder spec on the series is brass, 6-pin L4 keyway, 0-bitted standard, and the lock accepts new or existing Corbin Russwin key systems as well as most other manufacturers' cylinders. Plan the trim selection at the same time, since thru-bolted trim is what holds alignment.
5) Will the ML2032 latch into the strike I already have in the frame?
The two-piece anti-friction latchbolt throws 3/4 inch (19mm) and the auxiliary deadlatch has a 9/16 inch effective throw, so it needs a standard ANSI mortise strike pocket. If your existing frame has the ANSI straight lip cutout, the supplied 4-7/8 x 1-1/4 inch strike drops straight in. The stainless deadbolt throws a full 1 inch, so the frame also needs the deadbolt pocket depth.
6) Is the Corbin Russwin ML2032 approved for a fire rated door?
Yes. The ML2000 Series body is UL/cUL listed and UL10C positive pressure rated, good for 3-hour fire doors up to 4 by 10 feet single or 8 by 10 feet pair. It is ANSI/BHMA A156.13 Series 1000 Grade 1 for both operational and security grade, ADA A117.1, California State Fire Marshal, and windstorm/hurricane certified. Note that the F30 function does not permit free egress, so confirm the opening is one where that is code-legal before hanging it on a rated door.
7) What is the closest cross-brand equivalent to the Corbin Russwin ML2032-LL mortise lock body?
The Accentra 8800FL Series mortise lock body is the nearest cross-brand counterpart. Both are Grade 1 mortise lock bodies sold as the lock case itself rather than a complete trimmed lockset, and both are field reversible for handing, so either can be set to a left or right hand opening without ordering a hand-specific case. The Corbin Russwin ML2032-LL is configured to the Asylum/Institution/Utility function, ANSI F30, where the latchbolt is controlled by key from either side and both grips stay rigid; specify the matching function when ordering the Accentra body, since the 8800FL designation covers the series rather than a single function.
8) Can I use an Accentra 8800FL mortise body on a door that needs free egress instead of the ML2032-LL?
The ML2032-LL is an ANSI F30 institution/utility function, which does not allow free egress and should only be installed where codes permit that condition. If the opening requires free egress, do not carry over the F30 function to the substitute either - specify a lever-egress function within the Accentra 8800FL Grade 1 mortise lock body series rather than an institution function. Both are Grade 1 mortise bodies, so the case class is the same; it is the function that decides egress.
9) Is this mortise lock durable enough for a high traffic school or hospital door?
It is Grade 1 commercial, with a heavy-gauge steel lock case and a one-inch stainless steel deadbolt, and the Quick Reversible latchbolt has been UL cycle tested to 14.5 million cycles (Verification ID V875753). The anti-friction two-piece latchbolt also reduces the force needed to close the door, which matters on doors with closers and stack pressure.
10) Can I standardize on one mortise body and change functions later?
Within the ML2000 Series, twelve functions can be configured from a single ML2054 lockbody, which is how facilities cut down on spare parts. The ML2032 itself is the F30 institution/utility configuration. If you also need electrified openings, Motorized Electric Latch Retraction is offered on the ML20900 series rather than this mechanical body, which is non-electronic.
11) What is an alternative Grade 1 mortise lock body if I am not standardized on Corbin Russwin?
The Accentra 8800FL Series mortise lock body is the other Grade 1 body we carry with field reversible handing, so it covers the same class of opening. Choose on keyway and trim: the ML2032 works with new or existing Corbin Russwin key systems and accepts most other makers' cylinders, so if the building is already keyed Corbin Russwin, staying in the ML2000 Series keeps the cylinders, trim and strike prep consistent.
12) Is there a vandal resistant version of the ML2032 for a behavioral health or detention area?
Yes. The ML2000VR vandal resistant option uses stainless steel escutcheons with tapered edges and Torx pin tamper-resistant screws, and Behavioral Health trim (BHSS/BLSS) is available within the series. For higher key control, pair the body with Corbin Russwin Pyramid or Access 3 high-security cylinders. Trim style also offers status indicators for locked/unlocked visibility on sectional and escutcheon trim.
13) If I standardize a facility on Accentra 8800FL mortise bodies, what do I give up versus the Corbin Russwin ML2032-LL?
Both are Grade 1 mortise lock bodies with field reversible handing, so either supports a single-SKU approach across mixed-hand openings. The difference is key system continuity: the ML2032-LL is built to work with new or existing Corbin Russwin key systems and accepts most other manufacturers' cylinders, and it is fitted for 1-3/4 inch doors with a 2-3/4 inch backset and an ANSI straight lip strike measuring 4-7/8 x 1-1/4 inches with 1-1/8 inch lip to center. If your existing doors are already prepped to that strike and backset, staying with the Corbin Russwin body avoids re-prepping frames; confirm the corresponding dimensions before switching a facility to the Accentra body.
14) Is an Accentra 8800FL lock body a drop-in replacement for a Corbin Russwin ML2032-LL, or do I need trim too?
Neither part includes trim. The ML2032-LL is the mortise lock case only, and the Accentra 8800FL is likewise sold as a mortise lock body, so a swap in either direction still requires levers or knobs, roses or escutcheons, and a cylinder. Corbin Russwin trim mounts to the ML2000 case spacing of 3-5/8 inches center to center from lever to cylinder and 2-7/16 inches lever to thumbturn, so existing Corbin Russwin trim will not necessarily line up on another manufacturer's case - plan on matching trim to whichever body you choose.
15) What finishes does the Corbin Russwin ML2032 mortise lock body come in?
Fourteen finishes are offered: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 611 bright bronze, 612 satin bronze, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 613E dark oxidized satin bronze equivalent, 618 bright nickel, 619 satin nickel, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 629 bright stainless, 630 satin stainless, 722 black oxidized bronze oil-rubbed, and BSP black suede powder coat. On a body-only order the finish governs the armored front and strike, which are brass, bronze or stainless. 626 and 630 are the usual institutional picks.
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