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Falcon A12053 Tailpiece Retainer for Cylinders 22164 and 22169, 10-Pack

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Falcon A12053 Tailpiece Retainer for Cylinders 22164 and 22169, 10-Pack Replacement Parts

The Falcon A12053-000-00 Tailpiece Retainer is a genuine Falcon Lock replacement part designed specifically for use with Falcon cylinders 22164 and 22169. Sold in a convenient 10-pack, this commercial-grade component ensures proper cylinder function and reliable retention of the tailpiece within compatible Falcon mechanical lock assemblies. Ideal for facilities managers and locksmiths who require dependable, OEM-quality parts for routine maintenance and repair of Falcon hardware.

Key Features

  • Genuine Falcon Replacement Part: OEM-quality tailpiece retainer engineered to exact Falcon specifications for reliable, drop-in compatibility.
  • Cylinder Compatibility: Designed specifically for Falcon cylinders 22164 and 22169, ensuring proper fit and function within compatible lock assemblies.
  • 10-Pack Quantity: Supplied in a 10-unit pack for cost-effective stocking, maintenance programs, and multi-door service calls.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to the quality standards expected in commercial mechanical lock applications, supporting long-term hardware performance.
  • Falcon Lock Parts Pedigree: Part of the Falcon Lock Parts line, providing service professionals with trusted components for maintaining Falcon door hardware installations.

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: Cylinders
  • Parts and Accessories Type: Replacement Parts
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Model: A12053-000-00
  • Features: Falcon Lock Parts

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Building Lock Maintenance
  • Educational Facility Hardware Servicing
  • Healthcare Institution Door Hardware Repair
  • Government and Municipal Building Upkeep
  • Retail Establishment Lock Servicing
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facility Maintenance Programs
  • Locksmith and Facilities Management Parts Inventory

Why Falcon A12053?

Falcon delivers professional-grade door hardware components built to exacting commercial standards. The A12053-000-00 Tailpiece Retainer provides service professionals with a genuine, OEM-quality replacement part engineered for precise compatibility with Falcon cylinders 22164 and 22169. Packaged in a 10-unit quantity, it is the practical choice for maintaining Falcon mechanical lock systems across demanding commercial environments.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Department:
Door Hardware
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Product Group:
Cylinders, Keys and Strikes
Subcategory:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Cylinders
Product Type:
Cylinder Tailpiece Retainer
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
A12053-000-00
Features:
Falcon Lock Parts

Falcon A12053-000-00 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does buying the A12053 retainer get me a whole cylinder?
No. The A12053 is only the small retainer that secures the tailpiece; there is no cylinder body, plug, pins or keys in the pack. If you need a complete replacement cylinder instead, ZenSupply carries full units such as the Schlage 20-021 rim cylinder with vertical tailpiece cam and the Schlage 20-022 with horizontal tailpiece cam, both 6-pin and supplied with two keys.
2) My Falcon cylinder's tailpiece keeps falling out. Is the retainer the fix?
That is exactly the failure this part addresses. The retainer is what holds the tailpiece in the cylinder; when it wears or is lost during service, the tailpiece works loose and the lock stops turning the lock body. Replacing it restores retention as long as the cylinder is a Falcon 22164 or 22169 and the plug and tailpiece themselves are undamaged.
3) Can I use the Falcon A12053 retainer on a Corbin Russwin or BEST cylinder?
No. Retainer geometry is specific to the cylinder it was made for, and the A12053 is specified only for Falcon 22164 and 22169. For other brands you would be looking at that maker's own housings or cores, for example the Corbin Russwin 3070 6-pin rim cylinder housing with a 1-7/8 inch tailpiece or a BEST 1C Series 5-pin core, not this Falcon part.
4) Is there a cross-brand equivalent to the Falcon A12053 tailpiece retainer?
No. The Falcon A12053-000-00 is a tailpiece retainer made for Falcon cylinders 22164 and 22169, so it is matched to those cylinder bodies rather than to a generic dimension. The comparable cylinder offerings from other brands are complete cylinders, not retainer clips - for example the Schlage 20-021 rim cylinder with a vertical tailpiece cam and the Schlage 20-022 rim cylinder with a horizontal tailpiece cam each ship as an assembled cylinder with keys. If the Falcon 22164 or 22169 cylinder is the one in the door, the A12053 is the part that keeps its tailpiece retained.
5) The cylinder itself is worn out, not just the retainer - what should I order instead?
When the cylinder body is the problem, a retainer will not fix it, since the Falcon A12053 is a replacement part for Falcon cylinders 22164 and 22169 rather than a cylinder. Replacement cylinders for rim applications include the Schlage 20-021 with a vertical tailpiece cam and the 20-022 with a horizontal tailpiece cam. For mortise prep, the Corbin Russwin 1000 Grade 1 series mortise cylinder in 1-1/2 inch length with an A02 straight cam and the Corbin Russwin 1070 Grade 1 series 1-1/4 inch 6-pin mortise housing with an A01 cloverleaf cam are options. Match cam style and length to the lock you are servicing.
6) Is the Falcon A12053 sold individually or in a pack?
It comes as a 10-pack. That quantity suits a locksmith van stock or a facility maintenance bin rather than a single repair, so expect nine spares if you only have one cylinder to fix.
7) Is the A12053 a genuine Falcon part or an aftermarket copy?
Genuine Falcon, part of the Falcon Lock Parts line, model A12053-000-00. It is built to Falcon's own specifications, so it drops into the 22164 and 22169 cylinders without modification.
8) We want to move to interchangeable cores instead of repairing cylinders one at a time - what are the options?
The Falcon A12053 is a maintenance part that keeps existing Falcon 22164 and 22169 cylinders in service. Facilities standardizing on keying flexibility instead often go to a core-based system: the BEST 1C series standard 5-pin cylinder core, the BEST Peaks 1CB 150 series interchangeable core cylinder, or the BEST 1CDF drill resistant patented interchangeable core in 7-pin brass, 150 series. Schlage's full size interchangeable core route includes the 20-057 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam and the 20-057-C FSIC core in C keyway, 643E aged bronze. Cores let you rekey by swapping the core rather than servicing the cylinder.
9) Will a tailpiece retainer solve a key-in-knob or deadbolt cylinder replacement?
No - those are cylinder swaps, not retainer replacements. The Falcon A12053 retains the tailpiece in Falcon 22164 and 22169 cylinders. For key-in-knob and lever bodies, the Kaba Ilco 1539 series key-in-knob/lever universal cylinder and the 1579 series knob and lever cylinder for Sargent are cylinder-level replacements, and the 1599 is a key-in-knob replacement cylinder. For deadbolts, the Kaba Ilco 1549 series key-in-deadbolt cylinder covers that function.
10) I'm servicing a narrow stile aluminum storefront, not a Falcon cylinder - is the A12053 relevant?
Not for that opening. The A12053 is specific to Falcon cylinders 22164 and 22169 in commercial mechanical lock assemblies. Aluminum storefront deadlock hardware is a separate family: the Adams Rite 4024 cylinder pull with trim plate mounting and the 4025 five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws are both for the Adams Rite MS1847 deadlock/deadlatch, and the Adams Rite 4036 mortise cylinder is a Grade 1 4036 series cylinder with a 1/2 inch minimum door thickness. For wood doors, the Adams Rite 4026 five pin tumbler cylinder pull suits the 5017 wood door deadlock/deadlatch.
11) What looks like a substitute for the A12053 but is not?
Anything described as a tailpiece or cam part on a complete cylinder. The Falcon A12053-000-00 is the retainer that holds the tailpiece in Falcon 22164 and 22169 cylinders and is sold in a 10-pack for stocking and multi-door service calls. By contrast, the Medeco 1065244 is a 5-pin rim lazy motion rim type cylinder that comes with an Emtek tailpiece, and the Corbin Russwin 3070 is a 6-pin rim cylinder housing with a 1-7/8 inch tailpiece - in both cases the tailpiece arrives as part of a cylinder assembly, not as a retainer for an existing Falcon cylinder.
12) What if I need a higher security cylinder rather than repairing the Falcon one?
Upgrading means replacing the cylinder, not the retainer - the A12053 is an OEM-quality part that keeps Falcon 22164 and 22169 cylinders in service as-is. For a security upgrade, the BEST 1CDF is a drill resistant preferred patented interchangeable core in 7-pin brass, 150 series. Medeco retrofit cylinders cover residential-style hardware: the 1065140 is a 5-pin retrofit for Arrow JL interconnected locks and Emtek handleset and deadbolt outside cylinders, the 1012040 is a 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts, and the 1075127 is a 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts.
13) We run Schlage L9000 mortise locks in part of the building - does the Falcon A12053 apply there?
No. The A12053 retainer is engineered for Falcon cylinders 22164 and 22169. For Schlage L9000 mortise locks, the Corbin Russwin 1080 Grade 1 series 1-1/2 inch LFIC mortise cylinder is a 6-pin unit listed for Schlage L9000 mortise locks with an A01 Schlage L cam. If you carry mixed Falcon and Schlage prep across a facility, stock the A12053 for the Falcon cylinders and the matching mortise cylinder for the L9000 doors.
14) Is this a residential-grade part or rated for commercial door hardware?
Commercial. The A12053 retainer is a service part for Falcon mechanical lock assemblies in commercial settings, offices, schools, healthcare, government buildings, retail and warehouse maintenance programs.
15) Is the A12053 worth stocking for a multi-building maintenance program?
That is the point of the 10-pack. Facilities with Falcon mechanical locks across many openings go through tailpiece retainers during rekeying and cylinder swaps, so keeping ten on the shelf covers multi-door service calls without a parts order each time.
16) Is a dummy cylinder an alternative if I just need to fill the hole?
It is a different job. The Falcon A12053 is a functional retainer that keeps a keyed Falcon 22164 or 22169 cylinder working. If the opening does not need to be keyed at all, the BEST 12E series dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter fills a rim prep without keying, and the Emtek CY4 cylinder is sold each as a parts-line item. Choose the retainer when the Falcon cylinder stays in service and the dummy when the door no longer needs a working cylinder.
17) Is there a simpler mortise cylinder option in a common keyway for a service call?
If the fix needs a whole cylinder rather than the Falcon A12053 retainer, the Detex MC65 is a mortise cylinder in Schlage C keyway, 1-1/8 inch, 6-pin, commercial grade, from the MC65 series. Keep the A12053 on the truck for Falcon 22164 and 22169 cylinders where only the tailpiece retention has failed, and reach for a complete mortise cylinder when the cylinder itself is being swapped.
How fast can I get the Falcon A12053-000-00 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
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 A12053-000-00 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Falcon A12053-000-00 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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