Falcon MA531 Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Mortise Lock with Deadbolt - Apartment Corridor Function
Professional-Grade Security for High-Traffic Commercial Applications
The Falcon MA531 delivers Grade 1 performance with heavy-duty construction designed for apartment corridor applications in commercial settings. This mortise lock features forged escutcheons for added strength, cold-formed steel components with zinc plating and dichromate coating for corrosion resistance, and UL listed 3-hour fire rating certification. The field-reversible design with 2-piece anti-friction stainless steel latch bolt provides reliable operation in high-traffic, high-abuse environments while meeting ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000 standards.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Grade 1 Security Performance: UL listed and certified Operational Grade 1 and Security Grade for maximum protection in commercial applications.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Forged escutcheons and cold-formed steel components with zinc plating and dichromate coating provide exceptional durability and corrosion resistance.
- Fire-Rated Certification: UL listed 3-hour A label fire rating ensures code compliance for fire door applications.
- Field-Reversible Operation: Easy re-handing capability allows installation flexibility without additional hardware requirements.
- Anti-Friction Latch Design: 2-piece stainless steel latch bolt provides smooth, reliable operation throughout the lock's service life.
- Flexible Keying Options: Compatible with conventional cylinders or Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) systems for easy re-keying in high-turnover environments.
- ANSI Compliance: Meets ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000 standards and ANSI Standard A115.1 for frame preparation requirements.
- Apartment Corridor Function: Specifically designed for multi-family residential and commercial corridor applications with appropriate access control features.
Technical Specifications
- Commercial/Residential: Commercial
- Department: Door Hardware
- Door Hand Direction: Field Reversible
- Duty Level: Heavy Duty
- Electronic: No
- Fire Rating: Yes
- Grade: Grade 1
- Keyed: Yes
- Keyed Function: Single Cylinder
- Lock Function: Apartment Corridor
- Lock Type: Mortise
- Product Attribute: Mortise Locks
- Product Category: Mechanical Locks
- Product Function: Corridor
- Product Group: Mechanical Locks
- Product Model: MA531
- Product Subgroup: Mortise Locks and Trim
- Product Type: Mortise Locks
- Series: MA Series
- Subcategory: Mortise Locks
- Tags: falcon ms531, ma531
- UL Listing Type: UL listed 3-hour fire door, A label
Installation & Operation
- Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
- Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces.
- Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
- Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
- Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
- Test device operation to verify proper function and make final adjustments as needed. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and troubleshooting.
Professional Applications
- Multi-Family Residential Properties
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Educational Facilities
- Healthcare Institutions
- Government and Municipal Buildings
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
- Hotel and Hospitality Properties
Why Choose Falcon Quality?
Falcon MA531 mortise locks deliver professional-grade reliability with forged escutcheons and cold-formed steel construction designed for high-traffic, high-abuse environments. UL listed with 3-hour fire rating and Grade 1 certification, this lock meets the demanding requirements of commercial applications. The MA Series represents one of Falcon's toughest and most dependable lock lines, engineered for consistent performance in challenging commercial settings.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Mechanical Locks
- Series:
- MA Series
- Grade:
- Grade 1
- Duty Level:
- Heavy Duty
- Keyed Function:
- Single Cylinder
- Subcategory:
- Mortise Locks
- Keyed:
- Yes
- Product Subgroup:
- Mortise Locks and Trim
- Product Type:
- Mortise Locks
- Lock Type:
- Mortise
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- Electronic:
- No
- UL Listing Type:
- UL listed 3-hour fire door, A label
- Lock Function:
- Apartment Corridor
- Product Attribute:
- Mortise Locks
- Tags:
- falcon ms531, ma531
- Product Model:
- MA531
- Product Function:
- Corridor
- Door Hand Direction:
- Field Reversible
- Fire Rating:
- Yes
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Department:
- Door Hardware