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Falcon 022108-000-60 RU Series Retractor Spring Replacement Part

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Falcon 022108-000-60 RU Series Retractor Spring Replacement Part

The Falcon 022108-000-60 is a genuine OEM retractor spring designed specifically for the Falcon RU Series mechanical lock lineup. As a direct replacement component, this spring restores the retraction function of the locking mechanism, ensuring smooth and reliable latch operation in commercial door hardware applications. Sourced directly from Falcon, this part is engineered to meet the same exacting standards as the original factory-installed component.

Key Features

  • Series Compatibility: Engineered specifically for Falcon RU Series mechanical locks, ensuring a precise, factory-matched fit and reliable performance.
  • Genuine OEM Replacement: An authentic Falcon lock part that restores original retraction function without the need for full hardware replacement.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Designed to perform in demanding commercial door hardware environments where consistent mechanical operation is essential.
  • Precision Spring Design: Functions as the retractor spring within the lock assembly, maintaining proper latch engagement and smooth lever or knob retraction.
  • Direct Fit Installation: Matches original specifications of the RU Series lock assembly for straightforward integration by qualified installers or technicians.

Technical Specifications

  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Group: Parts and Accessories
  • Subcategory: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Type: Rings, Spindles and Springs
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Model: 022108-000-60
  • Features: Falcon Lock Parts

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Falcon RU Series?

Falcon lock components are engineered to commercial-grade standards, delivering dependable mechanical performance in high-traffic door applications. The 022108-000-60 retractor spring is a genuine Falcon part, providing a reliable, cost-effective solution for maintaining the full operational integrity of RU Series mechanical lock hardware without requiring complete hardware replacement.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Department:
Door Hardware
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Subcategory:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Parts and Accessories
Product Type:
Rings, Spindles and Springs
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
022108-000-60
Features:
Falcon Lock Parts

Falcon 022108-000-60 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Falcon 022108-000-60 retractor spring actually do inside the lock?
It is the retractor spring in Falcon RU Series mechanical lock assemblies. The spring returns the retractor after the lever or knob is turned, so the latch pulls back and springs forward again cleanly. When it weakens or breaks you get a lever that feels mushy, stays down, or a latch that doesn't fully re-extend into the strike.
2) Will the Falcon 022108-000-60 spring fit a Falcon lock that isn't RU Series?
No. The 022108-000-60 is specified for the Falcon RU Series only, matched to that lock assembly's original dimensions. For any other Falcon family, order the retractor spring called out for that specific series rather than this one.
3) My RU Series lever is sagging or the latch sticks out slack. Do I replace the whole lock or just the spring?
Usually just the spring. That symptom is the retractor spring losing tension, and the 022108-000-60 restores the retraction function without pulling and replacing the entire lockset. Worth checking the spindle and retractor for wear at the same time while the lock is open, since a chewed spindle will not be fixed by a new spring.
4) Can a Corbin Russwin swivel spindle pin and set screw be used in place of the Falcon 022108-000-60 retractor spring?
No. The Falcon 022108-000-60 is a retractor spring for Falcon RU Series mechanical locks, and it restores the retraction function inside that lock assembly. The Corbin Russwin 499F838 is a swivel spindle pin with a set screw, rated for a 1-3/4 inch door thickness, and it is a spindle-retention component rather than a spring. The two parts sit in different lock platforms and do different jobs, so one will not stand in for the other. If the lever or knob feels sluggish returning to horizontal on an RU Series lock, the retractor spring is the part to order; if a spindle is loose in its hub, a spindle pin and set screw is what you are after.
5) Is this a genuine Falcon part or an aftermarket spring?
Genuine Falcon OEM. The 022108-000-60 is sourced from Falcon and built to the same spec as the spring installed at the factory, which matters on a small internal part where a slightly different spring rate changes how the lever feels and whether the latch fully returns.
6) Do I need a locksmith to install this retractor spring, or can maintenance staff do it?
It's a direct-fit part that matches the original RU Series assembly specs, but it sits inside the lock body, so the lock has to come off the door and be opened up. Falcon calls for qualified installers or technicians. In-house maintenance with lock experience can handle it; if nobody on staff has had an RU chassis apart, put a locksmith on it so the spring seats correctly the first time.
7) If I'm standardizing repair parts across a building of Falcon RU locks, is this one spring the same across all of them?
The 022108-000-60 is the single retractor spring part number for the Falcon RU Series lineup, so a facility standardized on RU locks can stock this one number rather than a spring per opening. Keep a few on the shelf with your other RU wear items; springs are the component that goes first on high-cycle doors.
8) Does the Falcon 022108-000-60 retractor spring have a door thickness requirement like spindle parts do?
Door thickness matters for spindle hardware because the spindle has to span the door and engage both sides: the Corbin Russwin 499F838 swivel spindle pin and set screw is specified for a 1-3/4 inch door. The Falcon 022108-000-60 is a different kind of part. It is the retractor spring that lives inside the Falcon RU Series lock chassis, so the spec that governs it is the lock series it goes into, not the thickness of the door. Confirm the lock is an RU Series and the part matches; door thickness is handled by the chassis and spindle, not the spring.
9) Is this spring rated for commercial traffic, or is it a light-duty residential part?
Commercial. Falcon classifies the 022108-000-60 as a commercial door hardware component, and it's the part used in RU Series locks on office, school, healthcare, retail, warehouse, multi-tenant and municipal openings.
10) For a facility standardizing spare lock parts, how do a Falcon retractor spring and a Corbin Russwin spindle pin differ in what they cover?
They cover two different failure modes and both are worth stocking if the building runs mixed hardware. The Falcon 022108-000-60 is a genuine OEM retractor spring for Falcon RU Series commercial mechanical locks, ordered when the retraction action in the lock has weakened. The Corbin Russwin 499F838 is a swivel spindle pin with set screw for 1-3/4 inch doors, ordered when the spindle connection itself needs to be secured. Each is brand-specific, so match the spare to the lock line actually installed on the openings rather than treating them as interchangeable small parts.
How fast can I get the Falcon 022108-000-60 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Falcon 022108-000-60 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Falcon 022108-000-60 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Falcon 022108-000-60?
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