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Falcon Q330-169 SFIC Throw Member for W Series Knob Locks

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Falcon Q330-169 SFIC Throw Member for W Series Knob Locks

The Falcon Q330-169 is a Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) Throw Member designed exclusively for use with the Falcon W Series Knob lock design. This precision-engineered replacement part ensures proper cylinder actuation within compatible W Series knob locksets, maintaining the reliable mechanical performance that commercial door hardware installations require. As a genuine Falcon lock part, the Q330-169 is manufactured to exact OEM specifications for seamless integration with the W Series knob platform.

Key Features

  • SFIC Compatibility: Engineered specifically for Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) cylinder systems, enabling quick core changes without disassembling the lockset.
  • W Series Knob Exclusive: Designed for use with the Falcon W Series Knob lock design only, ensuring a precise mechanical fit and reliable throw actuation.
  • Genuine Falcon Replacement Part: Manufactured to Falcon OEM specifications as an authentic replacement component for maintaining original performance standards.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Built to the demanding tolerances required for commercial mechanical lock applications where consistent, dependable operation is essential.
  • Simplified Core Management: SFIC throw member design supports interchangeable core re-keying programs, reducing maintenance time and operational downtime in master-keyed facilities.

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: Q330-169
  • Features: Falcon Lock Parts

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings with Master-Keyed Lock Systems
  • Educational Facilities Using SFIC Interchangeable Core Programs
  • Healthcare Institutions with High-Security Key Control Requirements
  • Government and Municipal Buildings with Managed Access Systems
  • Retail Establishments Requiring Periodic Re-Keying
  • Multi-Tenant Residential and Mixed-Use Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities with W Series Falcon Hardware

Why Falcon Q330-169?

Falcon lock components are engineered to the precise tolerances demanded by commercial door hardware applications, and the Q330-169 SFIC Throw Member upholds that standard as a genuine OEM replacement part. Designed exclusively for the W Series Knob platform, this component ensures proper cylinder engagement and throw actuation without the guesswork of aftermarket alternatives. Facilities managers and locksmiths can rely on authentic Falcon parts to restore and maintain the performance integrity of installed W Series knob locksets.

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:
Cylinders
Parts and Accessories Type:
Replacement Parts
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
Q330-169
Features:
Falcon Lock Parts

Falcon Q330-169 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon Q330-169 throw member work in a Falcon W Series lever lock, or only knobs?
Knobs only. The Q330-169 SFIC throw member is made for the Falcon W Series knob lock design, and Falcon specifies it for that platform exclusively. If you are working on a W Series lever, do not order this piece; the throw member for a lever trim is a different part.
2) What does a throw member actually do in an SFIC knob lock?
It is the mechanical link between the interchangeable core and the lock's retractor. The core's plug turns, the throw member picks up that motion and actuates the lock. If a W Series knob turns with the key but the latch does not retract, or the key turns loose, the throw member is the part that has usually failed or been lost during a core swap.
3) Does the Falcon Q330-169 come with a core or keys?
No. It is the throw member alone, a replacement component for the W Series knob platform. You supply the SFIC core and keys separately. If you need a core to go with it, a small format interchangeable core such as the BEST 1C Series 5-pin core or the Peaks 1CB 150 Series core is the type of part that seats in an SFIC housing.
4) We run full size interchangeable cores, not small format - does the Q330-169 fit?
No. The Falcon Q330-169 is built for Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) systems. For a full size interchangeable core program, the Schlage Commercial 20-057 is a 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with a convertible tailpiece cam, and the Schlage 20-057-C is a full size interchangeable core in the C keyway with a 643E aged bronze finish. Those are FSIC parts and are not interchangeable with SFIC components.
5) My key-in-knob lock is not a Falcon W Series - what cylinder should I use instead of the Q330-169?
The Falcon Q330-169 is designed exclusively for the Falcon W Series knob lock design, so it will not serve another platform. For other key-in-knob and lever locks, the Kaba Ilco 1539 Series key-in-knob / lever universal cylinder and the Kaba Ilco 1599 key-in-knob replacement cylinder are the cylinder-style options in that space, and the Kaba Ilco 1579 knob and lever cylinder is built for Sargent locks.
6) Is the Falcon Q330-169 throw member the same thing as an interchangeable core, or do I need to order a core separately?
They are two different parts. The Falcon Q330-169 is an SFIC throw member for the Falcon W Series knob lock design - the component that transfers rotation from the core to the lock mechanism. The removable core that actually accepts the key is a separate item, such as the BEST 1C Series standard 5-pin cylinder core or the BEST Peaks 1CB 150 Series interchangeable core cylinder. A facility restoring a W Series knob to working order may need both the throw member and a core.
7) I'm re-keying a school's Falcon knob locks. Do I need one Q330-169 per door?
One per keyed W Series knob lock you are servicing. In SFIC programs the core is what gets rotated between doors; the throw member stays in the lock. Keep spares on the truck, since it is easy to drop or lose during a core change on a floor full of doors. The part is a commercial-grade component intended for exactly this kind of master-keyed institutional work.
8) My exit device and my knob locks are on the same key system. Is the Q330-169 the part for the exit device too?
No. The Q330-169 serves a W Series knob lock. Rim exit devices take a rim cylinder, for example the Schlage 20-057 6-pin FSIC rim cylinder with convertible tailpiece cam, or the 20-021 and 20-022 rim cylinders with vertical and horizontal tailpiece cams. Mortise locks take a mortise cylinder such as the Corbin Russwin 1000 Series 1-1/2 inch with an A02 straight cam. Same key system, different cylinder format per device.
9) What do I order if the opening is a mortise lock rather than a W Series knob?
The Falcon Q330-169 throw member applies to the Falcon W Series knob design, not to mortise locks. Mortise cylinder options include the Corbin Russwin 1000 Grade 1 mortise cylinder at 1-1/2 inch length with an A02 straight cam, the Corbin Russwin 1070 Grade 1 housing at 1-1/4 inch with an A01 cloverleaf cam, the Corbin Russwin 1080 Grade 1 LFIC mortise cylinder at 1-1/2 inch for Schlage L9000 mortise locks, and the Adams Rite 4036 Grade 1 five-pin mortise cylinder. Confirm the cam style matches the lock case before ordering.
10) We want a drill-resistant patented core for our SFIC key system - is the Q330-169 that part?
The Falcon Q330-169 is the throw member, a mechanical actuation component, so security features live in the core you pair with it rather than in this part. For a higher-security core, the BEST 1CDF is a drill resistant preferred patented interchangeable core, 7-pin, brass, 150 Series. The Q330-169 remains the W Series knob interface regardless of which core you key.
11) For a deadbolt rather than a knob lock, what takes the place of the Q330-169?
The Falcon Q330-169 serves the W Series knob platform. On deadbolts, the Kaba Ilco 1549 Series key-in-deadbolt cylinder is the deadbolt-function cylinder, and residential-style handleset and deadbolt retrofits are covered by the Medeco 1012040 6-pin lazy motion rim cylinder for Kwikset single cylinder deadbolts and the Medeco 1075127 5-pin rim type lazy motion single cylinder for handlesets and deadbolts.
12) Can the Q330-169 be used on an aluminum storefront deadlock?
No - the Falcon Q330-169 is a commercial replacement part for Falcon W Series knob locks. Storefront deadlock openings are served by parts built for those lock bodies, such as the Adams Rite 4024 cylinder pull with trim plate mounting and the Adams Rite 4025 five pin tumbler cylinder pull with through-screws, both for the MS1847 deadlock/deadlatch, and the Adams Rite 4026 five pin tumbler cylinder pull for the 5017 wood door deadlock/deadlatch.
13) Is the Q330-169 a non-keyed dummy part?
No. The Falcon Q330-169 is a functioning SFIC throw member that transmits core rotation in a W Series knob lockset. A non-functioning option is the BEST 12E Series dummy rim cylinder with a 1-5/32 inch diameter, which fills a prep without operating a lock.
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Does the Falcon Q330-169 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Falcon Q330-169 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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