Falcon MA551 Grade 1 Single Cylinder Mortise Holdback Lock with Heavy-Duty Construction
Professional-Grade Mortise Lock Solution for High-Traffic Commercial Applications
The Falcon MA551 delivers Grade 1 performance with heavy-duty construction designed for demanding commercial environments. This single cylinder mortise holdback lock features forged escutcheons for added strength, cold-formed steel components with zinc plating and dichromate coating for corrosion resistance, and field-reversible operation for installation flexibility. UL listed with 3-hour fire rating certification, the MA551 meets ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000 standards for reliable performance in office buildings, educational facilities, healthcare institutions, and other high-traffic commercial settings.
Professional Features & Benefits
- Grade 1 Heavy-Duty Performance: ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000 certified construction delivers exceptional durability for high-traffic, high-abuse commercial environments.
- Superior Construction Materials: Forged escutcheons and cold-formed steel components with zinc plating and dichromate coating provide enhanced strength and corrosion resistance.
- Fire Safety Compliance: UL listed 3-hour A label fire rating ensures code compliance for fire-rated door applications in commercial buildings.
- Field-Reversible Design: Easy re-handing capability allows installation flexibility without requiring different handed units for left or right swing doors.
- Flexible Keying Options: Compatible with conventional cylinders or Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) systems for easy re-keying in high-turnover environments.
- Anti-Friction Latch System: 2-piece stainless steel field-reversible latch bolt ensures smooth operation and long-term reliability.
- Comprehensive Trim Options: Wide variety of lever and knob styles with multiple finish options to match existing or new design environments.
- Professional Installation Support: Meets ANSI Standard A115.1 for frame preparation with standard thumbturn-threaded cylinder compatibility.
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 Type: Mortise
- Product Attribute: Mortise Locks
- Product Category: Mechanical Locks
- Product Function: Holdback
- Product Group: Mechanical Locks
- Product Model: MA551
- Product Subgroup: Mortise Locks and Trim
- Product Type: Mortise Locks
- Series: MA Series
- Subcategory: Mortise Locks
- 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/or 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
- Commercial Office Buildings
- Educational Facilities
- Healthcare Institutions
- Retail Establishments
- Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
- Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
- Government and Municipal Buildings
Why Choose Falcon Quality?
Falcon MA Series mortise locks deliver professional-grade reliability with forged escutcheons and cold-formed steel construction rated for Grade 1 heavy-duty performance. UL listed with 3-hour fire rating certification and ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000 compliance ensures dependable operation in the most demanding commercial applications. Engineered for high-traffic, high-abuse environments where consistent security performance is essential.
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
- Product Attribute:
- Mortise Locks
- Product Model:
- MA551
- Product Function:
- Holdback
- Door Hand Direction:
- Field Reversible
- Fire Rating:
- Yes
- Product Category:
- Mechanical Locks
- Department:
- Door Hardware