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TownSteel CEC/CECI-109 Grade 1 Clutched Extra Heavy Duty Cylindrical Lockset with Anti-Sag Lever Design

TownSteel CEC/CECI-109 Grade 1 Clutched Extra Heavy Duty Cylindrical Lockset with Anti-Sag Lever Design

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TownSteel CEC/CECI-109 Grade 1 Clutched Extra Heavy Duty Cylindrical Lockset

The TownSteel CEC/CECI-109 is a Grade 1, Clutched Extra Heavy Duty Cylindrical Lockset engineered for Entry/Office Function applications in high-traffic commercial environments such as schools, universities, office buildings, and industrial complexes. Certified to ANSI Grade 1 standards and UL listed with a 3-hour fire rating, this lockset features an internal spring design that mitigates lever sag while enabling a low projection, aesthetically pleasing rose. Heavy gauge mounting plates and roses, along with an available clutched design, make this lockset suited for highly abusive, high-traffic door openings.

Key Features

  • ANSI Grade 1 Certified: Certified to ANSI Grade 1 standards for heavy-duty commercial lockset performance.
  • UL 3-Hour Fire Rating: UL listed with a 3-hour fire rating, suitable for use on rated door assemblies.
  • Clutched Extra Heavy Duty Design: Clutched lever design built for highly abusive, high-traffic environments.
  • Anti-Sag Internal Spring Design: Internal spring construction mitigates lever sag over time while allowing for a low projection rose.
  • Heavy Gauge Mounting Plates and Roses: Reinforced heavy gauge components deliver long-term durability in commercial settings.
  • Stainless Steel Trim Option: Stainless steel trim available for installations in harsh and corrosive environments.
  • Entrance/Office Function: Single cylinder keyed function designed for entry and office door applications requiring controlled access.
  • Fast, Simplified Installation: Engineered for fast and easy installation, reducing labor time on new construction and retrofit projects.

Certifications & Compliance

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

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Bored Locksets
  • Product Type: Knobs and Levers
  • Keyed Function: Single Cylinder
  • Product Function: Entrance/Office
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • PDF:TownSteel Comprehensive Product Catalog: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/townsteel/townsteel-comprehensive-product-catalog.pdf
  • PDF:TownSteel Product Showcase: https://zensupply.com/content/pdf/townsteel/townsteel-product-showcase.pdf

Typical Applications

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

Why TownSteel CE/CEC Series?

TownSteel CE/CEC Series locksets deliver professional-grade reliability through heavy gauge mounting plates and roses, an internal spring anti-sag lever design, and a clutched extra heavy duty construction rated to ANSI Grade 1 and UL 3-hour fire standards. Engineered for demanding, high-traffic commercial applications where dependable, long-lasting performance is essential.

Product Specs

Series:
CEC 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:
Entrance/Office
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel CEC-109-S-630 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the clutched design on the TownSteel CEC-109 lever lock actually do?
On the CEC clutched version, forcing the lever past its stop spins the lever free instead of transferring the torque into the lock chassis. That is why TownSteel offers the clutched design for highly abusive environments. If you keep losing levers to vandalism in a school corridor or a public restroom, this is the version to specify over a non-clutched CE.
2) Is the TownSteel CEC-109 entry lock fire rated for a labeled opening?
Yes. The CE/CEC Series cylindrical lockset carries a UL 3-hour rating along with ANSI Grade 1 certification, so it can go on a labeled door up to a 3-hour rating.
3) What does the 109 entry/office function do when someone locks it?
The 109 is an entrance/office function: the key retracts the latch from outside, and the inside lever always retracts it for free egress. It uses a single cylinder on the outside only, so all keying is done from the exterior side.
4) Can I use my own small format interchangeable core in this TownSteel lockset?
Yes, order the SFIC Prep cylinder option. That version ships prepped for a small format interchangeable core so you can drop in your facility's existing SFIC keying, and you would select "None" on keying since you are supplying the core. If you want the lock keyed by us instead, choose the Standard cylinder and pick KD (key different), KA (keyed alike across multiple locks), or a specific key code.
5) What is the closest Grade 1 equivalent to the TownSteel CEC-109 entry/office lock from another brand?
The Falcon K501 is the nearest match. Like the TownSteel CEC/CECI-109, it is a Grade 1 heavy duty cylindrical lock with an entrance function, and it is fire rated. The Falcon K501 lists a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch. The TownSteel CEC-109 differs in offering a clutched lever design intended for highly abusive environments, along with Gala, Quest and Sentinel lever styles in 630 satin stainless steel and a choice of standard or SFIC prep cylinder.
6) Will the TownSteel CEC-109 hold up in a school or high traffic office corridor?
That is what it is built for. The CE Series is a heavy duty, commercial Grade 1 cylindrical lock specified for high traffic areas like schools, universities, office buildings and industrial complexes, with heavy gauge mounting plates and roses behind the trim.
7) Why do my existing levers sag and will these TownSteel levers do the same?
Lever sag comes from a weak return spring letting the lever droop over time. The CE/CEC chassis uses an internal spring design specifically to mitigate lever sag, and it pairs with a low projection rose so the trim sits close to the door face.
8) I need all the locks in my building on one key. Can these be keyed alike?
Yes. Choose KA, key alike, when ordering multiple locks and they will be set to a common key. KD, key different, is the standard if each door needs its own key, and if you are matching an existing system you can submit a specific key code with the order.
9) What is a Grade 1 alternative to the TownSteel CEC-109 entrance lock?
The Falcon K501 is the closest cross-brand match we carry: a Grade 1 heavy duty entrance cylindrical lock with push-turnbutton locking, fire rated, and listed for doors 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch. Where the TownSteel offers the clutched chassis for abuse resistance, the Falcon's advantage is the wider door thickness range if you are working on thicker leaves.
10) Is there a cheaper lock than the CEC-109 for interior office doors that are not high abuse?
For lighter interior openings, the Cal-Royal Barrington BA00 entrance cylindrical lock is a Grade 2 class option covering doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch with turn/push button locking. It is a lower grade than the Grade 1 TownSteel CEC, so keep the CEC on corridors, restrooms and exterior entrances and use the BA00 only where traffic and abuse are light.
11) I need a classroom or storeroom function, not entry/office. What should I order?
The 109 is entrance/office only, so it is the wrong function if you need key-only entry or a lockable classroom door. TownSteel builds other function numbers in the same CE/CEC chassis, and among other brands we carry the Cal-Royal BA03 classroom (ANSI F84) and BA05 storeroom (ANSI F86, deadlocking latch) cylindrical locks, plus the BA04 communicating function.
12) Can the TownSteel CEC-109 be operated remotely or tied into access control?
No. The CEC-109 is a mechanical cylindrical lockset, key and lever only. If you need electrified operation or remote release, look at the BEST 9KW Series electromechanical cylindrical lock with remote control operation instead.
13) Does the CEC-109 go into a standard 2-1/8 inch cylindrical door prep?
It is a bored cylindrical lockset, so it installs in the standard 2-1/8 inch cross bore prep used across commercial cylindrical locks, which is why TownSteel calls out fast and easy installation. TownSteel publishes a CE/CEC door template and installation guide to confirm the prep before you drill a new door.
14) Is there a lighter duty entrance lock I can use instead of the TownSteel CEC-109 on a low traffic interior office door?
The Cal-Royal BA00 from the Barrington BA series is an entrance cylindrical lock with turn/push button locking and fits doors 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch thick. It covers the same entrance function as the TownSteel CEC/CECI-109 but without the CEC's Grade 1 heavy duty clutched construction, which is aimed at high traffic commercial areas such as schools and industrial complexes.
15) Can the CEC-109 be used on a classroom door, or is there a different model for that?
The TownSteel CEC/CECI-109 is built as an entrance/office function lock, which is not the classroom function most school specifications call for. For a classroom opening, the Cal-Royal BA03 is a classroom function cylindrical lock with a Grade 2 ANSI F84 function and a 1-3/8 inch to 1-3/4 inch door thickness range.
16) Is the BEST 9KW a substitute for the TownSteel CEC-109?
They are not interchangeable in function. The BEST 9KW is a heavy duty electromechanical cylindrical lock with remote control operation, so it requires power and a control circuit at the opening. The TownSteel CEC/CECI-109 is a purely mechanical Grade 1 cylindrical lockset with an entrance/office function and a single cylinder, keyed with the standard or SFIC prep cylinder you select. Choose the 9KW only if the door is meant to be released remotely.
17) If my spec calls for a Grade 1 entrance lock on thick doors, does the TownSteel CEC-109 or the Falcon K501 fit better?
Both are Grade 1 heavy duty entrance-function cylindrical locks. The Falcon K501 lists a door thickness range of 1-3/8 inch to 2-1/4 inch and uses a push-turnbutton function. The TownSteel CEC/CECI-109 is the clutched extra heavy duty version of the CE platform, with heavy gauge mounting plates and roses and an internal spring design that mitigates lever sag. Confirm your actual door thickness against the TownSteel how-to-order sheet before releasing the order.
18) Which lever style and finish combinations can I get on the CEC-109?
Three lever designs are offered, Gala, Quest and Sentinel, all in 630 satin stainless steel. Stainless trim is the reason to pick it for harsh or corrosive environments such as coastal buildings, pool rooms, and wash-down areas.
How fast can I get the TownSteel CEC-109-S-630 delivered?
Most orders ship the same day from our distribution partners, with quick delivery throughout the continental U.S. Need it urgently? Contact Us for expedited shipping options.
Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the TownSteel CEC-109-S-630 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The TownSteel CEC-109-S-630 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the TownSteel CEC-109-S-630?
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