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TownSteel TownSteel CE-75 Passage Function - Grade 1, Non-Clutched Extra Heavy Duty Cylindrical Lockset TWS-CE-75

TownSteel CE-75 Passage Function Cylindrical Lockset with Grade 1 Heavy Duty Non-Clutched Design

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TownSteel CE-75 Passage Function Cylindrical Lockset with Grade 1 Heavy Duty Non-Clutched Design

The TownSteel CE-75 Passage Function Cylindrical Lockset is part of the CE/CEC Series of heavy duty cylindrical locksets, certified to ANSI Grade 1 and UL 3-hour fire rating for demanding commercial environments. Engineered with a non-clutched, extra heavy duty lever design and an internal spring mechanism that mitigates lever sag, this passage/hall/closet function lockset delivers reliable, always-unlocked access for high traffic areas such as schools, universities, office buildings, and industrial complexes. Heavy gauge mounting plates and a low profile rose combine fast, easy installation with a durable, professional appearance for continuous commercial use.

Key Features

  • ANSI Grade 1 & UL 3-Hour Rating: Certified for the highest commercial grade performance and fire-rated door applications.
  • Internal Spring Design: Reduces lever sag over time while allowing for an aesthetically pleasing, low projection rose.
  • Heavy Gauge Construction: Reinforced mounting plates and roses provide extra heavy duty durability for high traffic commercial doors.
  • Passage/Hall/Closet Function: Non-keyed, always-unlocked operation ideal for hallways, closets, and other free-access openings.
  • Fast, Easy Installation: Designed for straightforward field installation, minimizing labor time on new construction and retrofit projects.
  • Non-Clutched Extra Heavy Duty Design: Built for demanding commercial traffic, with a clutched version also available for highly abusive environments.
  • Stainless Steel Trim Option: Stainless steel trim is available for use in harsh and corrosive environments requiring extra corrosion resistance.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 Certified
  • UL 3-Hour Fire Rating

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Knobs and Levers
  • Keyed Function: Non-Keyed
  • Product Function: Passage/Hall/Closet
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • TownSteel Comprehensive Product Catalog: View PDF
  • TownSteel Product Showcase: View PDF

Typical Applications

  • Schools and Universities
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Industrial Complexes
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why TownSteel CE-75?

TownSteel CE/CEC Series locksets are built with heavy gauge mounting plates, an internal spring design to prevent lever sag, and an extra heavy duty non-clutched lever assembly rated to ANSI Grade 1 and UL 3-hour standards. Engineered for high traffic commercial doors in schools, offices, and industrial facilities, the CE-75 delivers dependable passage function performance backed by professional construction.

Product Specs

Series:
CE Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Bored Locksets
Product Type:
Knobs and Levers
Subcategory:
Cylindrical Locks
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Cylindrical
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Function:
Passage/Hall/Closet
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel CE-75-S-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the TownSteel CE-75 lock, or is it just a passage set?
The CE-75 is passage function only, no key and no locking. Both levers stay free at all times and the latch retracts from either side, which is what you want on corridors, hallways and closet doors that never need to be secured. It is listed as non-keyed. If you need to secure the opening, you need a different function in the CE family, such as a keyed entrance or storeroom lock.
2) Is the TownSteel CE-75 rated for a fire door?
The CE Series carries a UL 3-hour rating along with ANSI Grade 1 certification. Keep in mind a passage set has no latch holdback and no locking, so on a fire opening it is used where the door is held closed by the latch and secured by other means. The full opening still has to meet your local fire door requirements as a labeled assembly.
3) What is the difference between the non-clutched CE-75 and TownSteel's clutched CE version?
Non-clutched means the lever is directly connected to the spindle, so force applied to the lever goes straight into the lock. TownSteel offers a clutched design in the same family for highly abusive environments, where the lever spins free under abuse instead of transmitting the load. For a normal school or office corridor, non-clutched passage is standard. If the door is in a detention, behavioral health or heavily vandalized area, specify the clutched version instead.
4) I need a keyed lock on the same door prep as the TownSteel CE-75 passage lever. What Grade 1 cylindrical lock should I use instead?
The CE-75 is a non-keyed passage function cylindrical lockset, so it will not lock at all. For a keyed opening in the same cylindrical bored family, the Falcon K501 is a Grade 1 heavy duty entrance cylindrical lock with a push-turnbutton function, fire rated, from the Falcon K Series. Use the CE-75 where the door only needs to latch, such as a hall or closet, and the K501 where the room has to be secured from the inside.
5) What do I order for a classroom or storeroom door if the TownSteel CE-75 is only a passage lever?
For a classroom door, the Cal-Royal BA03 is a classroom cylindrical lock with the Grade 2 ANSI F84 function; for a storeroom, the Cal-Royal BA05 is a storeroom cylindrical lock with a Grade 2 ANSI F86 deadlocking latch. Both fit doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. Keep the CE-75, which is Grade 1 and non-keyed, on the corridor and closet doors in the same job.
6) Is a Grade 1 cylindrical lockset overkill for school and office corridor doors?
No. Grade 1 is the heaviest ANSI/BHMA cylindrical rating and is the normal spec for high-traffic commercial openings. The CE Series is built for exactly that: schools, universities, office buildings and industrial complexes. Grade 2 sets, like the Cal-Royal Barrington BA line, are aimed at lighter commercial and multi-family duty. For a corridor that gets hit hundreds of times a day, Grade 1 is the right call.
7) Which lever designs and finishes can I get on the TownSteel CE-75?
Three lever styles are offered, Gala, Quest and Sentinel, each in two finishes: 613 Satin Bronze Oil Rubbed and 626 Satin Chrome. That is six combinations total. If you are standardizing a building, pick one lever style and one finish and carry it across the keyed CE functions too so the passage doors match the locked ones.
8) Will the CE-75 levers sag over time like cheaper cylindrical locks?
The CE Series uses an internal spring design specifically to mitigate lever sag, which is the usual failure mode on high-traffic lever hardware. It also uses heavy gauge mounting plates and roses behind a low profile rose. Sagging levers are the number one callback on corridor doors, so this matters more than almost any other spec on a passage set.
9) Can I use the TownSteel CE-75 in a pool area, coastal building or other corrosive environment?
Yes, the CE Series offers stainless steel trim for harsh and corrosive environments. Specify the stainless trim option rather than a plated finish if the opening sees chlorine, salt air or wash-down chemicals.
10) What is a Grade 1 alternative if I need a keyed lock on the same doors as the CE-75 passage sets?
Within TownSteel, stay in the CE Series and order the keyed function you need so the lever style and rose match your passage doors. If you are open to another brand, the Falcon K501 is a Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical entrance lock with push-turnbutton, fire rated, and fits doors from 1-3/8 to 2-1/4 inches. Mixing brands on one building means two lever profiles and two key systems, so most spec writers keep the whole opening in one series.
11) Is the Cal-Royal Barrington BA00 a substitute for a TownSteel CE-75?
No. The CE-75 is a Grade 1 non-keyed passage lever, while the Cal-Royal BA00 is an entrance function cylindrical lock in the Barrington BA series with turn/push button locking and a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. They differ in both function and grade, so the BA00 belongs on an opening that needs to be locked, not on a pass-through door.
12) My door is 2 inches thick. Will a TownSteel CE-75 or a Falcon K501 cover it?
The Falcon K501 lists a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, so a 2 inch door is inside its range; the Cal-Royal Barrington locks such as the BA00 stop at 1-3/4 inch. Check the CE-75 installation template for your opening before ordering, since the CE Series is a heavy duty cylindrical set for high traffic commercial doors.
13) Can I use a BEST 9KW in place of the TownSteel CE-75?
They solve different problems. The BEST 9KW is a heavy duty electromechanical cylindrical lock with remote control operation, so it needs power and a control system. The TownSteel CE-75 is a purely mechanical, non-keyed Grade 1 cylindrical passage lockset with no electrical connection. Pick the 9KW where an opening has to be released remotely and the CE-75 where the door just needs to latch.
14) I need a lock between two adjoining rooms, not a passage lever. What is the option?
The Cal-Royal BA04 is a communicating cylindrical lock built to ANSI F80, Grade 2, for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick. The TownSteel CE-75 is a non-keyed passage function lever and has no communicating capability, so the BA04 is the one to specify for a door shared between two rooms.
15) Is the TownSteel CE-75 a mortise lock or a bored cylindrical lock?
It is a bored cylindrical lockset, so it installs into a standard cross-bore and edge bore rather than a mortise pocket. That makes it a straight swap on doors already prepped for cylindrical hardware and much faster to install than mortise trim on new work.
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Does the TownSteel CE-75-S-626 come with a warranty?
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