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Falcon Falcon W101 - Passage/Closet Latch Knob Lock - Grade 2 Cylindrical Lock FAL-W101-KNOB

Falcon W101 Grade 2 Cylindrical Knob Lock - Passage/Closet Latch Function with 2-3/4" Backset

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Falcon W101 Grade 2 Cylindrical Knob Lock - Passage/Closet Latch Function with 2-3/4" Backset

Medium-Duty Commercial Cylindrical Lock Solution

The Falcon W101 cylindrical knob lock delivers Grade 2 performance for passage and closet latch applications in commercial environments. This medium-duty lock features a 2-3/4" backset with 1-1/8" x 2-1/4" latch face and accommodates door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4". UL listed for 3-hour fire door assemblies and certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 standards for reliable durability in low-traffic commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Door Compatibility: Accommodates door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" with standard 2-3/4" backset for versatile installation options.
  • Grade 2 Construction: ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 certified construction provides reliable performance and durability for commercial applications.
  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL listed for 3-hour fire door assemblies with A label certification for code compliance in fire-rated openings.
  • Heavy-Duty Components: Torsion springs prevent knob sag while brass and cold-formed steel mechanism parts with zinc plating provide rust resistance.
  • Non-Handed Design: Field installation without disassembly for re-handing allows easy installation and maintenance flexibility.
  • Interchangeable Core Ready: Compatible with cores from other manufacturers for quick and convenient re-keying in master key systems.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 10-year limited warranty provides added confidence and protection for commercial installations.
  • Value Engineering: Priced to provide quality performance for low-traffic, budget-conscious door applications and projects.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: F86
  • Backset (Distance): 2-3/4"
  • Collection: W Series
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Door Hand Direction: Non-Handed
  • Duty Level: Medium Duty
  • Electronic: No
  • Fire Rating: Yes
  • Grade: Grade 2
  • Handle Type: Knob
  • Keyed: No
  • Keyed Function: Non-Keyed
  • Lock Function: Passage/Closet Latch
  • Lock Type: Cylindrical
  • Product Attribute: Cylindrical Locks
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Function: Passage/Hall/Closet
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Model: W101
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Knobsets
  • Series: W Series
  • Standard Latch: 1/2" Throw
  • Standard Strike: ANSI 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" Curved Lip
  • Subcategory: Cylindrical Locks
  • UL Listing Type: UL Listed (3 Hour A Label)

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness from 1-3/8" to 1-3/4" and 2-3/4" backset compatibility.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door surfaces for proper alignment.
  3. Prepare door by drilling required holes for cylindrical lock installation per manufacturer specifications.
  4. Install lock chassis using two screws through steel rose insert and secure outer rose-mounting assembly with additional chassis screws.
  5. Adjust knob operation for proper alignment and smooth function throughout the full range of motion without binding.
  6. Test lock operation to verify proper latch 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
  • Multi-Family Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Why Choose Falcon Quality?

Falcon W Series cylindrical locks deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy-duty torsion springs and brass construction components rated for Grade 2 commercial performance. The 10-year limited warranty and UL listing for 3-hour fire door assemblies demonstrate Falcon's commitment to quality and code compliance. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where dependable performance and value pricing are essential for low-traffic door installations.

Product Specs

Series:
W Series
Grade:
Grade 2
Duty Level:
Medium Duty
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Standard Latch:
1/2" Throw
Standard Strike:
ANSI 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" Curved Lip
ANSI/BHMA:
F86
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Knobsets
Subcategory:
Cylindrical Locks
Keyed:
No
Electronic:
No
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Handle Type:
Knob
UL Listing Type:
UL Listed (3 Hour A Label)
Lock Function:
Passage/Hall/Closet
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Model:
W101
Collection:
W Series
Product Function:
Passage/Hall/Closet
Door Hand Direction:
Non-Handed
Fire Rating:
Yes
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Backset (Distance):
2-3/4"
Department:
Door Hardware

Falcon W101 ELI 626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Falcon W101 knob lock work on a 1-3/8 inch door, or is it only for 1-3/4 inch commercial doors?
Both. The W101 cylindrical knob lock covers door thickness from 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches, so it goes on standard 1-3/4 inch commercial doors and on the thinner 1-3/8 inch interior doors you still find in older buildings. It is non-handed, so one part works on a left or right hand opening with no disassembly to re-hand.
2) Does a passage knob lock like the Falcon W101 lock at all, or does it just latch?
It only latches. The W101 is a passage/closet latch function (ANSI/BHMA F86), non-keyed, with no cylinder and no way to secure the door. Both knobs always retract the latch. Use it on corridor doors, closets, and store rooms that need to stay unsecured. If you need to lock the opening, you want an entrance or storeroom function instead, such as the Sargent 6G04 Grade 2 storeroom/closet knob lock with a single cylinder.
3) Can I put a Falcon W101 knob on a fire rated door?
Yes. The W101 is UL Listed for 3 hour A label fire door assemblies. That is the pairing you need for a corridor or stair door in a rated opening, and the passage function is a latching, non-locking one, so the leaf still latches into the frame as the rating requires.
4) What do I have to specify when ordering a Falcon W101 besides the finish?
Four things: knob design, finish, latch and strike. Knob design is Elite or Hana. Finish runs eight ways, 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 613 satin bronze oil-rubbed, 619 satin nickel, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome and 643E aged bronze. Latch and strike are both required selections, so have the backset (2-3/4 or 2-3/8), the latch face size and the corner shape, square or radius, in hand before you order.
5) Is a Grade 2 knob lock enough for a school or hospital corridor, or should I spend up to Grade 1?
The W101 is certified to ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 and rated medium duty, which suits low to moderate traffic openings, closets, store rooms and back-of-house doors. For a heavily used corridor or classroom door that gets cycled all day, step up to a Grade 1 passage lock like the Schlage D10S Orbit knob, heavy duty, or the Corbin Russwin CK4310 Global knob, which also covers doors up to 2 inches thick.
6) What knob lock do I order if the door needs to lock, not just latch?
The Falcon W101 is non-keyed with a passage/closet latch function, so it never locks. For a keyed opening in the same knob format, the Corbin Russwin CK4851 is an entrance/office cylindrical lock with a Global knob and a conventional cylinder for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch; the Dexter C2000 entry/office ball knob is a Grade 2 keyed entry/office knob for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch; and the Sargent 6G04 is a Grade 2 storeroom/closet knob lock with a single cylinder, where the outside knob stays locked at all times and the key retracts the latch.
7) What passage knob should I use instead of the Falcon W101 on a high-traffic corridor door?
Step up to Grade 1. The Schlage D10S passage latch is a Grade 1, heavy duty, non-keyed cylindrical knob lock with an Orbit knob, and the Corbin Russwin CK4310 is a Grade 1 passage/closet cylindrical lock with a Global knob that takes doors from 1-3/8 inch up to 2 inch. The Falcon W101 is a Grade 2 medium duty lock, so on an opening cycled hard all day the Grade 1 pair carries the heavier ANSI duty cycle at the same passage function.
8) What looks like a Falcon W101 substitute but will not work on a latching door?
Dummy trim. The Schlage A170 single dummy trim is a Grade 2 non-keyed cylindrical knob with no latch mechanism, and the BEST 6K single dummy trim is a Grade 2 medium duty non-keyed knob in the same non-functioning form. Both read as Grade 2 non-keyed knobs on a spec sheet, which is exactly what the Falcon W101 is, but a dummy knob is a surface-mounted pull that does not turn or retract anything. The W101 carries a passage/closet latch function with a 1/2 inch throw latch and an ANSI 1-1/4 inch by 4-7/8 inch curved lip strike, so it holds the door closed. Order dummy trim only for an inactive leaf.
9) Can I use a Kwikset 200P Polo passage knob in place of a Falcon W101 on a commercial fire door?
No. The Kwikset 200P Polo is an interior hall and closet passage knob supplied with a 6AL latch and RCS round corner strike, and its keyed sibling the 400P-CP is a Grade 3 entry knob for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The Falcon W101 is a commercial Grade 2 knob lock UL listed for 3-hour fire door assemblies with an A label. On a rated opening the fire listing is the deciding spec, so a residential passage knob is a swap for an interior closet only.
10) Which passage knob covers a door thicker than 1-3/4 inch?
The Corbin Russwin CK4310 Grade 1 passage/closet cylindrical lock takes doors from 1-3/8 inch to 2 inch. The Falcon W101 is built for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. On an unusually thick leaf, a mineral-core or built-up door, the CK4310 range covers what the W101 preparation does not reach.
11) What is the difference between the Falcon W101 and the Sargent 8XG04 for a storage room?
Function and duty. The Sargent 8XG04 is a Grade 1 heavy duty storeroom/closet knob lock with a single cylinder and a 2-3/4 inch backset, so the outside knob is always locked and a key is needed to enter. The Falcon W101 is a Grade 2 medium duty passage/closet latch, non-keyed, also on a 2-3/4 inch backset, so both knobs always turn freely. Same backset and same door prep line, different security outcome: choose the W101 where a storage door only needs to latch and the 8XG04 where it must stay secured.
12) Can I match Falcon W101 passage knobs to the keyed locks already on my building's other doors?
The W101 itself is non-keyed, so there is nothing to key on it, it just needs to match visually. Order it in the same knob design (Elite or Hana) and the same finish as the keyed W Series locks on the rest of the openings and the closets will read as part of the same set. Falcon publishes its keying and core information in the Falcon Cylinders, Keys and Keying Systems catalog for the keyed functions in the family.
13) Which knob lock replaces a Falcon W101 on a classroom door that needs to be secured from the corridor?
The Dexter C2000 classroom ball knob is a Grade 2 keyed classroom function lock for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch, holding the same Grade 2 level and door range as the Falcon W101. Classroom function locks and unlocks the outside knob by key from the corridor with no inside button. The W101 is a non-keyed passage/closet latch, so it cannot be secured at all and suits the closet and hall doors in the same building rather than the classroom entry.
14) What is a lower-cost alternative to the Falcon W101 for light-duty closet and hall doors?
The Pamex FTF passage knob lockset in the Baron design is a Grade 3 passage/hall/closet knob for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. It gives the same passage function on the same door thickness range as the Falcon W101, which is a Grade 2 commercial knob lock. Grade 3 is a residential-level ANSI duty cycle, so it suits interior closet and hall doors rather than a commercial opening carrying a specification for Grade 2.
15) Is the Bravura Albany or Lynchburg passage knobset the same thing as a Falcon W101?
They share the grade and function but not the commercial construction. The Bravura Albany with round trim and the Bravura Lynchburg with round trim are both Grade 2 passage/hall/closet knobsets, matching the Falcon W101 Grade 2 passage/closet latch function. The W101 differs in carrying a UL listing for 3-hour fire door assemblies and an ANSI/BHMA F86 function designation, which is what a specification on a rated commercial opening calls out.
16) What passage knob matches a Falcon W101 on decorative interior doors in a residential building?
The Baldwin Estate 5011 Colonial passage knob with 5058 rose is a passage/hall/closet knob in a decorative Estate design, and the Baldwin Estate 5000 Baltimore passage knob with 5048 rose is a preconfigured passage lock with a 2-3/8 inch backset and a full lip strike. Both carry the same passage function as the Falcon W101, which is a commercial knob lock on a 2-3/4 inch backset. Note the backset difference: the Baldwin 5000 passage set is prepped at 2-3/8 inch, so the bore centerline on the door is not the same line.
17) Do the Falcon W101 knobs sag over time like cheap knob sets do?
Falcon builds the W101 chassis with torsion springs specifically to keep the knob from sagging, and the working parts are brass and cold-formed steel with zinc plating for rust resistance. That matters most on a closet or utility door someone hangs off of, which is exactly the low-traffic commercial use this medium duty Grade 2 lock is built for.
18) What is the difference between the Elite and Hana knob on the Falcon W101?
They are two knob designs on the same Grade 2 cylindrical chassis, so the function, the 2-3/4 inch backset and the fire listing are identical either way. Pick on appearance and grip. Both are offered across all eight finishes, from 605 bright brass through 622 matte black and 643E aged bronze, so you can standardize a floor on one design and still match existing hardware.
19) Is a mechanical keyless knob lock an alternative to the Falcon W101 for a passage opening?
Only if you want the door to control access. The Lockey 3830 is a mechanical keyless combination knob lock with an auto-locking passage function for doors 1 3/16 inch to 2 inch, so it latches and then locks behind the user until a code is entered. The Falcon W101 is a non-keyed passage/closet latch that never locks and never asks for a code. Use the 3830 where free passage is not acceptable and the W101 where the door only needs to stay closed.
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