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TownSteel CE/CEI-86 Storeroom Function Extra Heavy Duty Cylindrical Lockset - ANSI Grade 1, UL 3-Hr Rated

TownSteel CE/CEI-86 Storeroom Function Extra Heavy Duty Cylindrical Lockset - ANSI Grade 1, UL 3-Hr Rated

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TownSteel CE/CEI-86 Storeroom Function Extra Heavy Duty Cylindrical Lockset - ANSI Grade 1, UL 3-Hr Rated

The TownSteel CE/CEI-86 is a Grade 1, non-clutched extra heavy duty cylindrical lockset engineered for the Storeroom/Exit function with single cylinder keying, part of the TownSteel CE/CEC Series heavy duty cylindrical locksets. Certified to ANSI Grade 1 and UL 3-hour fire rating, this lockset is purpose-built for high-traffic commercial environments including schools, universities, office buildings, and industrial complexes. An internal spring design mitigates lever sag over time while enabling a low projection rose for a clean, low-profile appearance on the door.

Key Features

  • ANSI Grade 1 & UL 3-Hour Fire Rating: Certified for heavy-duty commercial performance and fire-rated door assembly compliance.
  • Storeroom/Exit Function, Single Cylinder: Configured for Storeroom function with single cylinder keying, ideal for controlled-access commercial doors.
  • Internal Spring Design: Mitigates lever sag over the life of the lockset while allowing for an aesthetically pleasing low projection rose.
  • Heavy Gauge Mounting Plates and Roses: Reinforced construction supports extra heavy duty, non-clutched operation in demanding environments.
  • Low Profile Rose Design: Delivers a clean, modern appearance without sacrificing structural strength.
  • Fast and Easy Installation: Simplified installation process reduces labor time for new installs and retrofits.
  • Stainless Steel Trim Available: Optional stainless steel trim is available for use in harsh and corrosive environments.
  • Clutched Design Also Available: For highly abusive environments, the CE Series also offers a clutched design option within the broader product line.

Certifications & Compliance

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

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Knobs and Levers
  • Keyed Function: Single Cylinder
  • Product Function: Storeroom
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

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

Why TownSteel CE/CEI-86?

TownSteel CE Series locksets deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy gauge mounting plates, reinforced roses, and an internal spring design built for extra heavy duty commercial use. Backed by ANSI Grade 1 certification and a UL 3-hour fire rating, the CE/CEI-86 is engineered for demanding, high-traffic applications where dependable, long-term performance is essential.

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:
Single Cylinder
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Product Attribute:
Cylindrical Locks
Product Function:
Storeroom
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel CE-86-S-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the storeroom function on the TownSteel CE-86 actually do at the door?
Storeroom function means the outside lever is always locked. Entry from outside is by key only, and the inside lever always retracts the latch for free egress, so the opening stays code-compliant for exiting. There is no button or thumbturn to unlock the outside lever, which is why it gets specified on stock rooms, mechanical rooms, IT closets and any door that should never be left unsecured by an occupant.
2) Is the TownSteel CE-86 cylindrical lock rated for a fire door?
The CE Series carries a UL 3-hour rating along with ANSI Grade 1 certification, so it is suited to labeled openings up to that rating. Storeroom function is the usual choice on a fire-rated door because the outside lever stays locked at all times and the latch is deadlocking.
3) Will a Grade 1 cylindrical lockset hold up on a high-traffic school or office door?
That is exactly the application the CE Series was built for. It is a commercial, heavy duty, ANSI Grade 1 cylindrical lockset, specified for high-traffic areas like schools, universities, office buildings and industrial complexes. Grade 1 is the top ANSI/BHMA durability tier for locksets, above Grade 2 and Grade 3.
4) What is the difference between the non-clutched CE-86 and the clutched version?
The CE-86 as configured here is non-clutched: the outside lever is fixed when locked, and force applied to it goes into the lock body. TownSteel also offers a clutched design in this family for highly abusive environments, where the outside lever spins free when locked instead of transmitting the load. If the door is in a dorm, a detention-adjacent corridor, or anywhere levers get yanked on, the clutched version is the one to spec.
5) Can I order the TownSteel CE-86 with a small format interchangeable core?
Yes. The cylinder choice is SFIC Prep or Standard. SFIC Prep ships with the housing ready to take a small format interchangeable core, which you supply or have keyed into your existing SFIC system. If you pick SFIC Prep, select "None" for keying, since the core is what carries the keying.
6) Can I get a batch of these storeroom locks keyed alike so one key opens every door?
Yes, on the standard cylinder. Keying choices are KD (key different, the default), KA (key alike, for opening multiple locks with one key), or a specific key code for special keying, where you enter the code on the order. Property managers standardizing a building usually run KA within a wing and KD where each tenant needs their own key. The CE-86 is single cylinder, so it is keyed from the outside only.
7) How does the TownSteel CE-86 compare to a Cal-Royal BA05 storeroom lock?
Both are storeroom function cylindrical locks, but they sit at different durability tiers. The CE-86 is ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty with a UL 3-hour rating. The Cal-Royal BA05 in the Barrington BA Series is a Grade 2 ANSI F86 storeroom lock with a deadlocking latch, listed for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors. For a high-traffic institutional corridor, Grade 1 is the spec; the BA05 suits lighter commercial duty.
8) I need a Grade 1 cylindrical lock but the opening needs an entrance function, not storeroom. What should I use instead of the CE-86?
The Falcon K501 is a Grade 1 heavy duty entrance cylindrical lock with a push-turnbutton function, fire rated, in the K Series, and it covers doors from 1-3/8 inch up to 2-1/4 inch thick. The TownSteel CE/CEI-86 is Grade 1 heavy duty as well but is a storeroom function, where the outside lever stays locked and the key retracts the latch. For an opening that needs occupant-controlled locking, the K501 is the function match.
9) Which lever designs are available on the TownSteel CE Series storeroom lock?
Three lever styles: Gala, Quest and Sentinel. All three are offered in both finishes, 626 satin chrome and 613 oil rubbed satin bronze, and with either the standard cylinder or SFIC prep. If you are matching existing openings in a building, pick the lever style first, then the finish, since every style is available in both.
10) Does a cylindrical lockset like the CE-86 sag at the lever over time?
The CE Series uses an internal spring design specifically to mitigate lever sag, which is the common failure on long-lever commercial cylindrical locks after heavy use. It also uses heavy gauge mounting plates and roses, with a low profile rose that keeps projection down at the face of the door.
11) What should I use instead of the CE-86 if the door is in a pool area or on a coastal exterior?
Stay in the CE family but specify the stainless steel trim, which TownSteel offers for harsh and corrosive environments. Of the two finishes offered on the CE-86 itself, 626 satin chrome and 613 oil rubbed bronze, neither is a substitute for stainless trim in a chlorine or salt-air location.
12) Can the TownSteel CE-86 be tied into an access control system?
No. The CE-86 is a mechanical, key-operated cylindrical lockset with no electrified option in this configuration. If the door has to be released remotely or by credential, look at an electromechanical cylindrical lock instead, such as the BEST 9KW Series, which is a heavy duty electromechanical cylindrical lock with remote control operation.
13) I need a classroom function lock, not storeroom. Does the CE-86 work?
It does not. Storeroom function keeps the outside lever permanently locked with no way to leave it unlocked, so a teacher cannot hold the room open between periods. For classroom function, the Cal-Royal BA03 in the Barrington BA Series is a Grade 2 ANSI F84 classroom lock for 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inch doors.
14) Is the CE-86 a bored lock or a mortise lock, and what prep does the door need?
It is a bored cylindrical lockset, so the door takes a standard cross-bore through the face plus an edge bore for the latch, not the deep pocket a mortise lock requires. TownSteel publishes a CE/CEC template and installation guide for laying out that prep, which is worth pulling before you drill a new door.
15) Can I use a classroom-function lock in place of the TownSteel CE-86?
Not for the same opening behavior. The Cal-Royal BA03 is a classroom-function cylindrical lock, Grade 2 ANSI F84, in the Barrington BA series. A classroom function lets a key lock and unlock the outside lever from outside; the TownSteel CE/CEI-86 is a storeroom function, where the outside lever is always locked and a key only retracts the latch momentarily. If the door must never be left unlocked, the CE-86 storeroom function is the correct choice.
16) Is the BEST 9KW a substitute for the TownSteel CE-86?
They are different categories of lock. The BEST 9KW is a heavy duty electromechanical cylindrical lock with remote control operation, so it requires power and an access control tie-in. The TownSteel CE/CEI-86 is a mechanical Grade 1 cylindrical lockset with single-cylinder keyed storeroom function and no wiring. Choose the 9KW only if the opening is being brought onto electronic access control; for a straight mechanical key-operated storeroom door, the CE-86 is the direct fit.
17) For an apartment entry door, is the Cal-Royal BA00 a better fit than the TownSteel CE-86?
For a unit entry where the resident needs to lock from inside, the Cal-Royal BA00 entrance cylindrical lock with turn/push button locking is the functional match, and it fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch. The TownSteel CE/CEI-86 is a Grade 1 extra heavy duty storeroom lock, which keeps the outside lever locked continuously and has no inside button, so it suits mechanical rooms, stock rooms, and back-of-house doors rather than dwelling entries.
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Does the TownSteel CE-86-S-626 come with a warranty?
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