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TownSteel TownSteel MRX-L-30 , Institutional Funtion X Levers - Stainless Steel Grade 1 Heavy Duty Anti-Ligature Lever Mortise Lockset TWS-MRX-L-30

TownSteel MRX-L Anti-Ligature Lever Mortise Lockset - Grade 1 Stainless Steel, Double Cylinder Institutional Function

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TownSteel MRX-L Anti-Ligature Lever Mortise Lockset - Grade 1 Stainless Steel, Double Cylinder Institutional Function

The TownSteel MRX-L is a Grade 1 heavy-duty anti-ligature lever mortise lockset engineered for behavioral, mental, and psychiatric healthcare facilities housing patients at risk. Featuring a ligature-resistant stainless steel lever, tamper-resistant mounting screws, and an included cylinder, this Double Cylinder function lockset mounts onto both wood and metal doors with a 1-3/4" door thickness range. The 1-1/4" x 8" stainless steel face plate and 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" ASA strike deliver durable, institution-grade security in either escutcheon or sectional trim.

Key Features

  • Door Thickness Compatibility: Designed for doors with a 1-3/4" thickness range for standard commercial door preparation.
  • Stainless Steel Face Plate: Measures 1-1/4" x 8" for durable, corrosion-resistant coverage.
  • ASA Door Strike: Includes a 1-1/4" x 4-7/8" ASA strike for reliable frame engagement.
  • Ligature-Resistant Design: Stainless steel lever and tamper-resistant mounting screws minimize ligature risk in behavioral health and psychiatric settings.
  • Double Cylinder Function: Keyed cylinder function included for controlled access on both sides of the door.
  • Flexible Trim Options: Available in escutcheon or sectional trim configurations to suit facility requirements.
  • Versatile Door Mounting: Installs onto both wood and metal doors for broad application flexibility.
  • Includes Cylinder: Ships complete with a keyed cylinder, eliminating the need for separate cylinder sourcing.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1
  • Commercial-Grade Mechanical Lock Construction

Technical Specifications

  • Series: MRX-L Series
  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Mortise Locks and Trim
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Keyed Function: Double Cylinder
  • Lock Function: Double Cylinder
  • Electronic: No
  • Product Function: Asylum/Institution/Utility
  • Door Thickness Range: 1-3/4"
  • Face Plate: 1-1/4" x 8", stainless steel
  • Door Strike: 1-1/4" x 4-7/8", ASA Strike
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Behavioral Health Facilities
  • Psychiatric Care Institutions
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Facilities
  • Educational Institutions
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Institutions

Why TownSteel MRX-L?

The TownSteel MRX-L combines ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 durability with a stainless steel, ligature-resistant lever and tamper-resistant mounting hardware built for the demands of institutional environments. Designed to mount securely on both wood and metal doors, it delivers dependable, safety-focused performance for facilities where patient and occupant safety is paramount.

Product Specs

Series:
MRX-L Series
Grade:
Grade 1
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Lock
Subcategory:
Mortise Locks
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Handle Type:
Lever
Keyed Function:
Double Cylinder
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Lock Function:
Double Cylinder
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Function:
Asylum/Institution/Utility
Door Thickness Range:
1-3/4"
Face Plate:
1-1/4" x 8", stainless steel
Door Strike:
1-1/4" x 4-7/8", ASA Strike
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel MRX-S-L-30-630 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the MRX-L-30 drop into the strike prep I already have on a commercial steel frame?
It uses a standard ASA strike measuring 1-1/4 by 4-7/8 inches, which is the common commercial frame prep, and the lock face plate is 1-1/4 by 8 inches stainless steel. If your existing frame is cut for an ASA strike and your door has an 8 inch mortise pocket, the swap is direct. A frame with a T-strike or a narrower lip cutout needs to be reworked.
2) What does the institutional function on the MRX-L-30 actually do at the door?
It is a double cylinder function, meaning a key is required on both sides to retract the latch. That is the behavior institutions want on a patient room or utility door where neither side should be free-operating without a key. If you need free egress from the inside, this is the wrong function; an office, classroom, or storeroom function lock is what you want instead.
3) Is the MRX-L-30 lever really ligature resistant for a behavioral health unit?
The lever is a sloped stainless steel anti-ligature design intended for behavioral, mental, and psychiatric healthcare facilities housing at-risk patients, and the trim is fastened with tamper-resistant mounting screws so it cannot be pulled apart with a common driver. If the door also needs a push/pull rather than a lever, the Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 ligature resistant hospital passage paddleset.
4) Does the MRX-L-30 come with a cylinder, or do I need to supply my own?
Two cylinder choices. The Standard build ships with the cylinder included. The SFIC Prep, Less Core version is machined for a small format interchangeable core but comes without the core, so you supply cores in your own keyway to fold the door into an existing facility system. Being a double cylinder function, an SFIC order needs two cores per lock.
5) Will the TownSteel MRX-L-30 fit a 1-7/8 inch door, and what fits if it will not?
The MRX-L-30 is specified for a 1-3/4 inch door thickness. For thicker doors, the Hager 3810E passage mortise lock with escutcheon and 2-3/4 inch backset covers 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors, as does the Hager 3850E office mortise lock with lever and escutcheon, and the Baldwin 6301LS entry/apartment lever mortise lock body is listed for 1-3/4 inch and over. Those are different functions from a double cylinder ligature-resistant lockset, so confirm the function the opening requires before substituting.
6) What is the closest ligature-resistant alternative to the TownSteel MRX-L-30 mortise lockset?
The Marks USA MAR5PDN 5PDN is the nearest ligature-resistant peer. It is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset, ligature resistant and ADA compliant in satin stainless steel, so it operates by paddle rather than lever and is a passage function with no keyed control. The TownSteel MRX-L-30 is a Grade 1 mortise lockset with a ligature-resistant stainless steel lever trim and a double cylinder keyed function, supplied with a cylinder. Choose the MRX-L-30 where the opening needs key control on both sides, and the 5PDN where the door is meant to stay unlocked and free-swinging.
7) Escutcheon or sectional trim on the MRX-L mortise lock, which should I order?
Both are offered, in 630 satin stainless steel. The E escutcheon is a single full-length plate covering the lever and cylinder, which hides old prep marks and gives a larger tamper-resistant footprint. The S sectional uses separate rose and cylinder plates, which is lighter looking and better where the door already carries other hardware close to the lock. Function and fit are the same either way.
8) Can I get several MRX-L mortise locks keyed alike for a whole wing?
Yes. Keying is a required selection: KD keyed different is the standard, KA keys multiple locks alike, and a specific key code can be entered for special keying into an existing system. If you are standardizing a floor or building, choose KA or supply the code. Non-keyed functions take the N/A option.
9) Is this mortise lock heavy duty enough for a hospital corridor?
It is an ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lockset built for commercial use, which is the highest ANSI/BHMA durability tier and what institutional specs normally call for. Comparable Grade 1 mortise locks we carry include the Corbin Russwin ML2003 classroom and the Cal-Royal NM8080 storeroom, but neither is a ligature resistant design.
10) Does the MRX-L-30 need power or wiring run to the door?
No. It is a purely mechanical mortise lock, no electronics and no power supply. If the opening needs credential or access control, look at an electrified mortise lock such as the BEST 45HW wired electromechanical mortise at 12V/24V, or the Command Access ML190 motorized mortise with field selectable fail safe/fail secure at 24VDC.
11) Is there a standard commercial mortise lockset I can use where ligature resistance is not required?
Yes. For ordinary commercial openings, Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors with an interchangeable core option, NM8050 is the Grade 1 office/entrance version with an auxiliary deadlatch, and Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock with Arcadia lever trim. The TownSteel MRX-L-30 carries the ligature-resistant stainless steel lever and tamper-resistant mounting screws intended for behavioral, mental and psychiatric healthcare doors, which those standard locksets do not include.
12) Can I substitute an electronic mortise lock for the TownSteel MRX-L-30 on a patient room door?
An electronic lock is a different product decision, not a drop-in. The MRX-L-30 is a non-electronic mechanical mortise lockset supplied with a cylinder. Electronic mortise peers include the Schlage CO-100-MS-40-KP standalone keypad mortise lock, Grade 1 privacy function for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Alarm Lock DL3500CR Trilogy Grade 1 classroom-function mortise lock with 300 user codes for 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors. Those carry keypad trim rather than the ligature-resistant stainless lever, so they change both the credential method and the exposed trim profile on the door.
13) What looks like a substitute for the MRX-L-30 but will not lock the door?
Dummy and passage trim. The Schlage L0170 is a Grade 1 mortise half dummy trim for 1-3/4 inch doors with no keyed operation, the Schlage PM010 is a Grade 1 non-keyed passage latch mortise lock, and the Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise passage lock. Each mounts in a mortise pocket and reads as a mortise lockset, but none provides key control. The TownSteel MRX-L-30 is a double cylinder keyed function supplied with a cylinder.
14) My door pocket is prepped for a lock body only, not a full lockset. What should I order?
For a lock body without trim, the BEST 45H series heavy duty mortise lock body in public entrance function is field reversible, and the 45HCA heavy duty mortise lockbody is offered in intruder function. The TownSteel MRX-L-30 ships as a complete lockset with the ligature-resistant lever trim, a 1-1/4 by 8 inch stainless steel face plate and a 1-1/4 by 4-7/8 inch ASA strike, so order it when you need lock, trim and strike together for a 1-3/4 inch door.
15) Is there a privacy-function mortise lock to pair with the MRX-L-30 on patient bathrooms?
For privacy openings, Cal-Royal NM8440 is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors, and Hager 3840S is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset for 1-3/4 to 2 inch doors. Both are privacy rather than keyed control, where the TownSteel MRX-L-30 is a Grade 1 double cylinder function with a ligature-resistant stainless steel lever and tamper-resistant mounting screws for wood or metal doors.
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Absolutely. The TownSteel MRX-S-L-30-630 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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