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TownSteel TownSteel CE-76 Privacy/Patio Function - Grade 1, Non-Clutched Extra Heavy Duty Cylindrical Lockset TWS-CE-76

TownSteel CE-76 Grade 1 Privacy/Patio Cylindrical Lockset with UL 3-Hr Fire Rating

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TownSteel CE-76 Grade 1 Privacy/Patio Cylindrical Lockset with UL 3-Hr Fire Rating

The TownSteel CE-76 is a non-keyed, non-clutched extra heavy duty cylindrical lockset from the CE/CEC Series, engineered for Privacy/Patio function on interior doors. Certified to ANSI Grade 1 and UL 3-hour fire rating, this bored lockset is purpose-built for high-traffic commercial areas including schools, universities, office buildings, and industrial complexes. An internal spring design mitigates lever sag over years of use while enabling a low-projection rose for a clean, modern appearance, and heavy gauge mounting plates deliver the durability expected of extra heavy duty commercial hardware.

Key Features

  • ANSI Grade 1 & UL 3-Hr Rated: Certified to ANSI Grade 1 for extra heavy duty commercial performance and carries a UL 3-hour fire rating for demanding, code-driven applications.
  • Internal Spring Design: Internal spring construction mitigates lever sag over time while allowing for an aesthetically pleasing, low-projection rose.
  • Heavy Gauge Construction: Heavy gauge mounting plates and roses provide extra heavy duty strength suited for high-traffic commercial doors.
  • Low Profile Rose Design: A sleek, low-profile rose maintains a clean aesthetic without compromising structural integrity.
  • Fast, Easy Installation: Designed for fast and easy installation, helping reduce labor time on commercial door hardware projects.
  • Non-Clutched Extra Heavy Duty Design: The CE-76 configuration uses a non-clutched, extra heavy duty design for reliable standard-duty privacy/patio performance; clutched versions are also offered within the CE Series for highly abusive environments.
  • Optional Stainless Steel Trim: Stainless steel trim is available across the CE Series for use in harsh and corrosive environments.
  • Non-Keyed Privacy/Patio Function: Configured for non-keyed privacy/patio operation, ideal for restrooms, bedrooms, and similar interior spaces requiring occupancy privacy without key access.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI 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: Patio/Privacy
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • TownSteel Comprehensive Product Catalog: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/townsteel/townsteel-comprehensive-product-catalog.pdf
  • TownSteel Product Showcase: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/townsteel/townsteel-product-showcase.pdf

Typical Applications

  • Schools and Universities
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Industrial Complexes
  • Restrooms and Private Offices
  • Patio and Privacy Door Applications
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • High-Traffic Commercial Facilities

Why TownSteel CE-76?

TownSteel CE-76 hardware combines ANSI Grade 1 certification with a UL 3-hour fire rating and heavy gauge mounting plates and roses, delivering the extra heavy duty durability commercial buildings demand. The internal spring design that mitigates lever sag, paired with a low-profile rose, reflects an engineering approach focused on long-term reliability and a refined appearance in high-traffic privacy/patio installations.

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:
Patio/Privacy
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel CE-76-S-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the privacy/patio function on the TownSteel CE-76 lockset actually do?
The CE-76 is a non-keyed privacy/patio lock. You lock it from the inside (push button or turn), and there is no key cylinder on the outside, so it is meant for restrooms, locker rooms, patient rooms, and patio or bedroom doors where you want to secure the room from within but never need to key it. If you need outside key access, this is the wrong function in the family.
2) Is the TownSteel CE-76 rated for a fire door?
The CE Series cylindrical lockset carries a UL 3-hour rating along with ANSI Grade 1 certification. Keep in mind a privacy function has no outside key override, so confirm the opening's life-safety plan allows a non-keyed lock before you hang it on a rated door.
3) What is the difference between the non-clutched CE-76 and TownSteel's clutched version?
The CE-76 is the non-clutched build: the lever is directly tied to the internals, so force applied to the lever goes into the lock. TownSteel offers a clutched design in the series for highly abusive environments, where the lever spins free under force instead of transferring it. If the opening sees vandalism or people hanging off the lever, order the clutched variant. For normal heavy commercial traffic, non-clutched is the standard choice.
4) I need a Grade 1 cylindrical lock with a key on the outside, not a privacy lock. What else is there?
The CE-76 is non-keyed by design, so it will not take an outside cylinder. For a keyed Grade 1 cylindrical lock, the Falcon K501 in the K Series is an entrance function with push-turnbutton locking, Grade 1, heavy duty, and fire rated, covering 1-3/8 inch through 2-1/4 inch doors. If Grade 2 is acceptable for the opening, the Cal-Royal Barrington BA Series covers entrance (BA00), classroom (BA03), and storeroom (BA05) functions on 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors.
5) I need a keyed lock on the same door prep as the TownSteel CE-76 - what do I use instead?
The CE-76 is a non-keyed privacy/patio function, so it will not secure an opening that needs a key. For a keyed cylindrical lock at the same Grade 1 heavy duty level, the Falcon K501 is an entrance function with a push-turnbutton, rated Grade 1 and fire rated, fitting doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick. Use the CE-76 where the door only needs to be locked from the inside, and the K501 where a key must release it from outside.
6) Our spec calls for a classroom function lock on the same series of doors - is the CE-76 acceptable?
No. The CE-76 is a privacy/patio function and is non-keyed, so it cannot meet a classroom spec. The Cal-Royal BA03 is a classroom cylindrical lock built to the Grade 2 ANSI F84 function and fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick. If the specification also demands Grade 1, confirm the grade line on the drawing before substituting, since the BA03 is a Grade 2 function lock.
7) Is a Grade 1 lock overkill for a restroom door in a school?
No. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA commercial tier, and high-traffic restrooms in schools take more cycles and more abuse than almost any other opening in the building. The CE Series was built for exactly that environment, schools, universities, office buildings, and industrial complexes. A Grade 2 privacy lock will fail there first.
8) Will this TownSteel lever sag over time like cheaper levers do?
The CE Series uses an internal spring design specifically to mitigate lever sag, which is the usual failure mode on commercial lever trim after a few years of use. It also uses heavy gauge mounting plates and roses, and a low profile rose that keeps projection down.
9) What lever styles and finishes can I get the TownSteel CE-76 privacy lock in?
Three lever styles, Gala, Quest, and Sentinel, each available in 613 Satin Bronze Oil Rubbed or 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 functions in the same CE Series so the trim matches door to door.
10) Can I use the TownSteel CE-76 outdoors or in a pool or coastal building?
For harsh and corrosive environments, the CE Series offers stainless steel trim. Order that trim option rather than a standard plated finish if the opening sees chlorine, salt air, or wash-down chemicals.
11) Is the CE-76 a cylindrical bored lock or a mortise lock?
Cylindrical. It installs into a standard bored (cross-bore) prep rather than a mortise pocket, which is why TownSteel lists fast and easy installation as a feature. If your doors are prepped for a mortise case, the CE-76 will not drop in and you need a mortise lock body instead.
12) What is the difference between the TownSteel CE-76 and the Cal-Royal BA00 entrance lock?
They are different functions. The CE-76 is a non-keyed privacy/patio lockset in the Grade 1 CE Series, meant for restrooms, patio doors and offices where the door locks from the inside only. The Cal-Royal BA00 is an entrance function in the Barrington BA Series with turn/push button locking, and it fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick. Choose by function first: privacy for the CE-76, keyed entry for the BA00.
13) Can I use the TownSteel CE-76 where I need two doors into one room to operate together?
That is a communicating function, not privacy. The CE-76 is a non-keyed privacy/patio lockset. The Cal-Royal BA04 is a communicating cylindrical lock built to ANSI F80 at Grade 2, for doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick. They look alike on the door but the internal function differs, so verify the function letter on your hardware schedule before ordering.
14) Is there an electrified alternative to the TownSteel CE-76 for access control?
The CE-76 is a mechanical, non-keyed privacy/patio cylindrical lockset with no electrical provision. If the opening has to be released remotely, the BEST 9KW Series is a heavy duty electromechanical cylindrical lock with remote control operation. It is a different category of hardware requiring power and control wiring to the door, so plan the electrified frame prep and power transfer accordingly.
15) Does a restroom privacy lock like this need an emergency release from the outside?
Privacy functions are normally specified with an emergency unlocking feature so staff can get in from the corridor side without a key, which matters in restrooms and patient rooms. TownSteel publishes the CE/CEC how-to-order cut sheet and installation instructions for the series, and those spell out the exact outside trim option to call out on the order.
16) For a thick door, does the TownSteel CE-76 or the Falcon K501 have the wider range?
The Falcon K501 lists a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch, which is wider than the Cal-Royal Barrington BA series locks at 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. Both the CE-76 and the K501 are Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical locks, so on a Grade 1 opening the deciding factors are function - privacy/patio for the CE-76, keyed entrance for the K501 - and the door thickness you are working with.
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Does the TownSteel CE-76-S-626 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The TownSteel CE-76-S-626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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