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Falcon Falcon MA581 Storeroom Lock - Grade 1 Single Cylinder Mortise Lock FAL-MA581

Falcon MA581 Grade 1 Single Cylinder Mortise Storeroom Lock

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Falcon MA581 Grade 1 Single Cylinder Mortise Storeroom Lock

Heavy-Duty Commercial Security Solution

The Falcon MA581 delivers Grade 1 performance in a robust single cylinder mortise storeroom lock designed for high-traffic commercial environments. This heavy-duty lock features forged escutcheons for added strength, cold-formed steel construction with zinc plating and dichromate coating for corrosion resistance, and UL listed 3-hour fire rating certification. The MA Series incorporates a 2-piece anti-friction stainless steel, field reversible latch bolt and offers compatibility with both conventional cylinders and Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) systems for flexible keying solutions.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Grade 1 Security Performance: ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000 certified with UL listed 3-hour A label fire rating for maximum security and code compliance.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Forged escutcheons and cold-formed steel components with zinc plating and dichromate coating provide exceptional durability and corrosion resistance.
  • Field Reversible Design: 2-piece anti-friction stainless steel latch bolt allows easy re-handing in the field for installation flexibility.
  • Flexible Keying Options: Compatible with conventional cylinders or Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) systems for easy re-keying in high turnover environments.
  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL listed 3-hour fire door rating meets stringent commercial building safety requirements.
  • Storeroom Function: Single cylinder operation provides secure access control with key-operated entry from outside and free egress from inside.
  • Commercial-Grade Materials: Heavy gauge brass or stainless steel construction meets ANSI Standard A115.1 for frame preparation requirements.
  • Specialized Applications: Available with abrasive coating for hazardous area identification and lead-wrapping options for X-ray room applications.

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: Storeroom
  • Lock Type: Mortise
  • Product Attribute: Mortise Locks
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Function: Storeroom
  • 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

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness, stile width, and handing as applicable to this product.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and/or frame surfaces.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions.
  4. Install all mounting hardware and secure the device to door and frame per manufacturer torque specifications.
  5. Adjust operational components for proper alignment, latching, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion.
  6. 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 designed for high-traffic, high-abuse commercial environments. UL listed with 3-hour fire rating and Grade 1 ANSI/BHMA certification ensures code compliance and dependable performance. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where robust security and operational durability are essential.

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
UL Listing Type:
UL listed 3-hour fire door, A label
Lock Function:
Storeroom
Electronic:
No
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Product Model:
MA551
Product Function:
Storeroom
Door Hand Direction:
Field Reversible
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon MA581P DG 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon MA581 mortise lock work on a 3-hour fire rated door?
Yes. The MA581 storeroom mortise lock is UL listed for 3-hour fire doors, A label, so it can go on an A label opening such as a stair door or a rated corridor. It is a Grade 1 lock under ANSI/BHMA 156.13 Series 1000, which is the standard commercial mortise spec institutional and MRO specifiers write to.
2) What does the storeroom function on the Falcon MA581 actually do at the door?
Key-in from the outside, always free out from the inside. The outside lever on the MA581 stays locked at all times and is released only by the key; the inside lever always retracts the latch for egress. There is no way to leave the outside lever unlocked, which is exactly why it gets used on storage, mechanical, IT and stair-side doors where nobody should be able to leave the room open.
3) Do I have to order the Falcon MA581 handed, or can I re-hand it on site?
No handing to specify. The MA581 ships field reversible, with a 2-piece anti-friction stainless latch bolt you flip on the job, so one lock covers left and right hand openings. That matters when you are stocking a truck or standardizing a building: one part number, either swing.
4) Can I put the Falcon MA581 on my existing SFIC key system, or do I need conventional cylinders?
Either one. The MA581 takes a conventional cylinder or a small format interchangeable core. On the order you pick the cylinder option: P for a conventional 6-pin, CP6 for a conventional 6-pin cut to Schlage C keyway, L for less conventional cylinder if you are supplying your own, or B for less SFIC housing so you can drop in the cores you already control. Buildings with high tenant turnover usually go the SFIC route so a re-key is a core swap, not a locksmith call.
5) What do I have to specify when ordering a Falcon MA581 storeroom lock?
Five things. Cylinder (conventional 6-pin, Schlage C keyway 6-pin, less conventional, or less SFIC), lever style from the eight offered (Avalon, Boardwalk, Broadway, Dane, Latitude, Longitude, Quantum, Sutro), trim style Gala or Napa, finish, and keying. Keying is required at the order: keyed different, keyed alike, keyed to a code you supply, or none if you selected a less-cylinder option and are keying it yourself.
6) Is a storeroom mortise lock the right function for a classroom or an office door?
No, and this is the most common wrong order in the family. The MA581 is storeroom: the outside lever is permanently locked and there is no way for a teacher or tenant to leave it unlocked. For a classroom you want classroom function, like the Cal-Royal NM8070 or the Corbin Russwin ML2003, both Grade 1 mortise classroom locksets for 1-3/4 inch doors. For an office where staff need to lock and unlock the outside lever themselves, the Cal-Royal NM8050 is a Grade 1 office/entrance mortise lockset with an auxiliary deadlatch.
7) What is the closest Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock to the Falcon MA581 from another brand?
The Accentra 8805FL is the nearest match on function and rating: it is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock, the same combination the Falcon MA581 carries as a Grade 1 mortise lock with a storeroom function. The 8805FL is part of the 8800 Series and comes with the Arcadia lever, while the MA581 is an MA Series lock offered with Avalon, Boardwalk, Broadway, Dane, Latitude, Longitude, Quantum, and Sutro levers on Gala or Napa trim. Both give key-operated entry from outside with free egress from inside, so an opening specified for one accepts the other on function.
8) Which storeroom mortise lock takes an interchangeable core besides the Falcon MA581?
The Cal-Royal NM8080 is a heavy duty Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset offered with an interchangeable core option, and it is built for 1-3/4 inch doors. The Falcon MA581 takes conventional 6-pin cylinders, including a Schlage C keyway version, or ships less small format interchangeable core so an existing SFIC system can be dropped in. A facility standardizing on one core across a building can use either; check which core format your key system already runs before choosing.
9) Can I use a Sargent 4874 or Kaba Ilco 185 in place of a Falcon MA581?
No - those are deadbolts, not locksets. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt with a 2-3/4 inch backset in the 4870 Series, and the Kaba Ilco 185 Series is a mortise deadbolt with no handing. Neither carries a latch or lever trim, so they bolt a door but do not provide the latching, keyed-outside, free-egress-inside operation of the MA581 storeroom lock. A deadbolt is an addition to a lockset, not a replacement for one.
10) I need the storeroom door to release on a fire alarm or access control signal - is there an electrified mortise lock equivalent?
Yes. The Command Access ML190 Series is a heavy-duty motorized mortise lock in storeroom function with field selectable fail safe or fail secure operation on 24VDC, so one part covers either release behavior. The BEST 45HW Series is a wired electromechanical mortise lock, heavy duty, running 12V or 24V. The Falcon MA581 is a mechanical lock with no electrical option, so an electrified body is the route for a tied-in opening.
11) Does the Falcon MA581 carry the same fire rating as the Schlage LE Series mortise locks?
Both are rated three hours. The Falcon MA581 is UL listed for a 3-hour fire door, A label. The Schlage Electronics LEMD-GRW carries a 3 Hours fire rating and is Grade 1 in the ENGAGE Series with a 125kHz proximity reader; the LEBMB-ADD also carries a 3 Hours rating but is Grade 2, for 1-3/4 inch doors. If the opening schedule calls for Grade 1 on a rated door, the MA581 and the LEMD-GRW both meet it and the LEBMB-ADD does not.
12) Is the Schlage PC10 an alternative to the Falcon MA581?
They prep differently. The Schlage PC10 is a Grade 1 passage cylindrical lock, non-keyed with rose, for 1-3/4 inch doors - a cylindrical lock goes into a bored hole. The Falcon MA581 is a mortise lock, which requires a pocket routed into the door edge. A door prepped for one will not take the other without new prep, and the PC10 in passage function is non-keyed where the MA581 is keyed.
13) Can I match the Falcon MA581 to the finishes already on my building's doors?
Nine BHMA finishes are offered: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 630 satin stainless and 643E aged bronze. 626 and 630 are the two that show up on most commercial openings, so if you are matching existing institutional hardware start there.
14) Is the Falcon MA581 escutcheon trim or rose trim?
Escutcheon. The MA581 uses forged escutcheons over the mortise case, offered in Gala or Napa styling, rather than a small round rose. On a retrofit that is useful, because the escutcheon plate covers more of the door face and hides wear or old prep marks from whatever came off. Body is cold-formed steel with zinc plating and dichromate coating for corrosion resistance.
15) What else can I use if the Falcon MA581 storeroom mortise lock is not available in what I need?
Two straight swaps of the same function and grade: the Accentra 8805FL, a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock in the 8800 Series with an Arcadia lever, and the Cal-Royal NM8080, a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset that also offers an interchangeable core option and is listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. Both are storeroom function, so the outside lever stays locked and keyed the same way the MA581 does.
16) I need a mortise lock on this door but I want a keypad or card reader instead of a key. What do I order?
Not the MA581, it is a mechanical, non-electronic lock. For an electrified mortise in the same door prep, the Schlage Electronics LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and a 3 hour fire rating, the TownSteel FME-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty RFID mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 is a pushbutton keyless mortise lock if you want codes with no wiring or credentials to manage.
17) Will the Falcon MA581 drop into a standard ANSI mortise frame prep?
Yes. The MA581 is built to ANSI Standard A115.1 for frame preparation, which is the industry mortise prep hollow metal frames are punched to. If your frames were ordered ANSI A115.1 mortise prep, the strike and case land where they should without cutting the frame. Lock components are heavy gauge brass or stainless steel.
18) I run a multi-family property and want one key to open every storeroom but different keys per unit. Does the Falcon MA581 support that?
Yes. Keying is chosen on the order: keyed alike puts all the storeroom doors on one key, keyed different gives each opening its own, and key code lets you specify an existing code so new locks fall into the master key system you already run. If you would rather key them in house, pick a less-cylinder option and fit your own conventional cylinders or interchangeable cores.
19) Is the Falcon MA581 heavy duty enough for a high traffic entrance or stairwell?
That is what it is built for. Grade 1 is the highest ANSI/BHMA commercial durability tier, and the MA581 is rated heavy duty with forged escutcheons and cold-formed steel components. Combined with the 3-hour A label UL listing, it suits stair doors, service corridors, and back-of-house entries in schools, hospitals, hotels and warehouses.
20) What is the difference between the Falcon MA581 and an electronic mortise lock like the Schlage CO-100 or TownSteel FME-2000?
The MA581 is a mechanical, non-electronic lock: access is controlled entirely by the key in the cylinder. The Schlage CO-100 is a standalone electronic mortise lock with a keypad reader, Grade 1, heavy duty, in privacy function for 1-3/4 inch doors. The TownSteel FME-2000 is a Grade 1 heavy duty classroom mortise lockset with RFID technology, also 1-3/4 inch. Credential-based locks let you add and revoke users without touching the cylinder; the MA581 route to the same control is rekeying or swapping cores.
21) Is the Schlage PM010 a substitute for the Falcon MA581?
It is not. The Schlage PM010 is a Grade 1 passage latch mortise lock, non-keyed, for 1-3/4 inch doors - the lever always retracts the latch and there is no cylinder. The Falcon MA581 is keyed with single cylinder storeroom operation. Use the PM010 where an opening only needs to latch closed, and the MA581 where the outside lever must stay secured against a key.
22) What mortise lock should I use for a restroom or bedroom door instead of a storeroom lock?
Privacy function is the right call there. The Cal-Royal NM8440 is a heavy duty Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with a deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 3840S is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset covering 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch doors. Those lock from the occupied side without a key; the Falcon MA581 storeroom function is keyed from outside and always latched, which is not what a restroom needs.
23) Which mortise lock covers a dormitory or corridor exit opening rather than a storeroom?
The Sargent 7925 is a heavy duty Grade 1 dormitory exit function mortise lock in the 7900 Series, with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt, listed for corridor and dormitory use. That gives the deadbolt-plus-latch behavior a resident room needs. The Falcon MA581 is a heavy duty Grade 1 storeroom lock without a deadbolt, sized for spaces that must stay secured and never be locked from inside.
24) Does an Emtek 3104 Hamilton mortise entrance lockset work as a replacement for a Grade 1 storeroom lock?
No. The Emtek 3104 Hamilton is a dummy function mortise entrance lockset - it mounts trim only and does not latch or lock. The same applies to the Emtek 3102 Memphis and the Schlage L0170, a Grade 1 half dummy mortise lever trim. Dummies are for inactive leaves and pull-side trim matching. The Falcon MA581 is a keyed Grade 1 storeroom lock and is what secures an active opening.
25) What is a Grade 1 alternative to the Falcon MA581 for an office or entrance door where the lever needs to be left unlocked during business hours?
The Cal-Royal NM8050 is a heavy duty Grade 1 office/entrance mortise lockset with an auxiliary deadlatch for 1-3/4 inch doors, which lets staff leave the outside lever free during open hours and secure it at close. The Falcon MA581 in storeroom function keeps the outside lever locked at all times, so it does not offer that daytime unlocked mode.
26) For a behavioral health or ligature-resistant opening, what mortise lockset should I specify instead of a standard storeroom lock?
The TownSteel MRX-L-01 is a Grade 1 heavy duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset in stainless steel, passage function, for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the MRX-A-01 is the same passage lockset with satin stainless ligature-resistant arch trim. Marks USA MAR5PDN is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset, ligature resistant and ADA compliant. The Falcon MA581 uses conventional lever trim in eight styles and is not a ligature-resistant design.
27) Will a Baldwin 6310 mortise lock cover the same storeroom opening as a Falcon MA581?
The Baldwin 6310 is an entry/storeroom mortise lock body with a 2-1/2 inch backset, knob by knob, for doors 1-3/8 inch and over; the 6310190RRLS is the lever by lever version in right hand reverse. The backset is the deciding detail - a door already routed for one backset will not accept a different one without new prep. The 6310190RRLS is also handed, while the Falcon MA581 is field reversible and can be re-handed at the door.
28) Which mortise lock should I use on a narrow stile aluminum storefront door?
Not a heavy duty commercial mortise lockset built for a standard door. The Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 Series electronic pushbutton keyless mortise lock is specified for wide stile doors, and the Alarm Lock DL1300NW Trilogy Networx wireless electronic mortise lock is made for Adams Rite deadlatches, which is the common storefront application. The Kaba Ilco BR Series is a glass door bottom rail lock for all-glass entrances. The Falcon MA581 is a commercial mortise lockset with forged escutcheon trim.
29) What is the difference between the Falcon MA581 and the Hager 3850E for an office door?
The Hager 3850E is a Grade 1 office mortise lock with lever and escutcheon, non-keyed, on a 2-3/4 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch. Being non-keyed, it has no cylinder to control access. The Falcon MA581 is keyed with single cylinder storeroom operation and accepts conventional 6-pin cylinders or a small format interchangeable core. Choose by whether that door needs to be part of a key system.
30) Can I get a mortise lock for an X-ray room or a hazardous area that needs a marked lever?
The Falcon MA Series covers both. Lead-wrapping is offered for X-ray room applications, where the lock body has to not compromise the radiation shielding in the door, and an abrasive coating option is offered so staff can identify a hazardous area door by touch. These are specified at order time, not added later, so call them out on the purchase order.
31) I only need a mortise lock body, not a complete trimmed lockset - what are my options?
The BEST 45H Series is a heavy duty mortise lock body in public entrance function with field reversible operation, and the BEST 45HCA Series is a heavy duty mortise lockbody with intruder function. Those are bodies you trim separately. The Falcon MA581 ships as a complete storeroom lockset with the lever and escutcheon trim selected together, in Gala or Napa trim with a choice of eight lever styles - it is also field reversible for handing.
32) Is there a keyless mortise lock that does not need wiring or battery changes as often for a low-traffic storeroom?
The Dormakaba PowerPlex P2066 Series is a mortise lock in the PowerPlex 2000 Series, and the E-Plex 2066 Series is an electronic pushbutton keyless mortise lock - both are pushbutton designs that avoid running power to the door. The Codelocks CL2255 is a medium duty electronic tubular mortise latch in brushed steel from the CL2000 Series, a lighter-duty option than a heavy duty commercial lockset like the Falcon MA581.
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  • 5
    Great Lock for High Security Needs

    Posted by Graham on Jul 16th 2024

    The Falcon MA581 Storeroom Lock is solid and reliable for securing important spaces. I appreciate its sturdy build and smooth operation.

  • 5
    Heavy-Duty and Reliable Storeroom Lock

    Posted by Tyler on Jul 11th 2024

    I like its smooth operation and durability.

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