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TownSteel TownSteel MSE Series Double Dummy Function - Heavy Duty Standard Escutcheon Mortise Lock, Non-Keyed TWS-MSE-42

TownSteel MSE Series ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Double Dummy Mortise Lock with Escutcheon Trim, Non-Keyed

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TownSteel MSE Series ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Double Dummy Mortise Lock with Escutcheon Trim, Non-Keyed

The TownSteel MSE Series Double Dummy Mortise Lock is an ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock designed for single opening, stand-alone applications or ready integration into sophisticated access control systems. This non-keyed dummy function lock features a 2-3/4" backset, a 10-9/16" x 2-3/8" x 9/32" brass escutcheon trim, and a 3/4" projection stainless steel split anti-friction latch bolt engineered for dependable commercial performance.

Key Features

  • Backset Dimension: 2-3/4" backset supports standard commercial door preparation.
  • Heavy-Duty Latch Bolt: 3/4" projection stainless steel split anti-friction latch bolt for smooth, reliable operation.
  • Stainless Steel Guard Bolt: Stainless steel guard bolt adds tamper resistance for commercial security applications.
  • Reinforced Faceplate: 1-1/4" x 8" stainless steel faceplate provides long-term structural integrity.
  • Escutcheon Trim Construction: 10-9/16" x 2-3/8" x 9/32" brass escutcheon delivers a clean, heavy duty commercial trim profile.
  • Forged Lever Design: Forged brass/cast zinc lever parameters, plated to match finish symbols for a durable, coordinated appearance.
  • Classic Visible Thumb Turn: Brass thumb turn in Classic Visible style standard on dummy trim configurations.
  • Access Control Ready: Optional status sensors including REX (request-to-exit), PRIV (privacy), DAJ (door ajar), and MKO (mechanical key override) allow integration into sophisticated access control systems.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI/BHMA Grade 1
  • 2-Year Manufacturer's Warranty

Technical Specifications

  • Product Group: Mechanical Locks
  • Product Subgroup: Mortise Locks and Trim
  • Product Type: Mortise Locks
  • Subcategory: Mortise Locks
  • Keyed Function: Non-Keyed
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Keyed: No
  • Lock Function: Non-Keyed
  • Product Attribute: Mortise Locks
  • Electronic: No
  • Product Function: Dummy
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

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

Why TownSteel MSE?

TownSteel MSE Series mortise locks are built with stainless steel latch bolts, guard bolts, faceplates, and rocker-type stop works for heavy duty commercial performance. Forged brass and cast zinc lever components combined with a brass escutcheon deliver a durable, coordinated trim solution engineered for demanding commercial door applications where dependable, long-term operation is essential.

Product Specs

Series:
MSE Series
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Subcategory:
Mortise Locks
Keyed Function:
Non-Keyed
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Keyed:
No
Lock Function:
Non-Keyed
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Function:
Dummy
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel MSE-R-T-42-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the MSE double dummy trim match keyed TownSteel MSE mortise locks on the other doors in my building?
That is the point of it. The MSE double dummy uses the same escutcheon trim, the same eight lever designs (Artistic, Congr, Gala, Imperial, Quest, Regal, Sentinel, Tango) and the same seven finishes as the rest of the MSE Series, so a closet or inactive leaf reads identically to the functioning openings beside it. Order the same lever and finish you specified elsewhere.
2) Why do I have to pick a hand on a dummy mortise lock?
Handing is required on the MSE double dummy because the escutcheon and lever are handed pieces, and the four choices are LH, RH, LHR and RHR. Stand outside the door: hinges on your left is left hand, and it becomes the reverse version if the door swings toward you. Pick the hand that matches the active openings around it so the levers point the same way.
3) What size mortise pocket and prep does the MSE escutcheon trim need?
The MSE is prepped on a 2-3/4 inch backset with a 1-1/4 by 8 inch stainless faceplate. The brass escutcheon measures 10-9/16 x 2-3/8 x 9/32 inches, so the door needs enough stile to carry that plate flat. If you are reusing an existing TownSteel MSS prep, TownSteel publishes an MSS template for the cutout.
4) What is the closest Grade 1 dummy mortise alternative to the TownSteel MSE Series double dummy?
The Schlage L0170 is a Grade 1 non-keyed mortise dummy trim in the L Series, rated heavy duty for 1-3/4 inch doors. The difference is configuration: the L0170 is a half dummy, meaning trim on one face only, while the TownSteel MSE double dummy carries inactive levers on both faces of the door. On a pair of doors or an opening where both sides need a lever to pull on, the double dummy MSE covers it; for a single-face pull, the L0170 is the one-sided equivalent.
5) The door needs to actually latch, not just have a lever - what should I use instead of a double dummy mortise lock?
A dummy function like the TownSteel MSE double dummy has no latch at all; the levers are fixed and the door is held by a stop or ball catch. If the door has to latch, a passage mortise lock is the right family: the Schlage PM010 is a Grade 1 non-keyed passage latch mortise lock for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise passage lock with field reversible operation and a fire rating, and the Hager 3810E is a Grade 1 passage mortise lock with escutcheon trim and a 2-3/4 inch backset, which matches the MSE's 2-3/4 inch backset and escutcheon presentation.
6) If the opening needs a keyed or locking mortise function rather than a dummy, what are the options?
The TownSteel MSE double dummy is non-keyed and does not lock. For locking mortise functions: the Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock in the 8800 Series, the Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset with an interchangeable core option for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Cal-Royal NM8070 and Corbin Russwin ML2003 are Grade 1 classroom mortise locksets, and the Cal-Royal NM8440 is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt. All hold the same Grade 1 rating as the MSE.
7) What is the difference between the MSE Low and MSE Regular escutcheon?
Those are the two escutcheon profiles offered on the MSE double dummy, low and regular. Both carry the same lever range and finishes. Choose the one that matches the escutcheon height already running on your other MSE openings so the trim lines up across the building.
8) Is this dummy mortise trim heavy duty enough for a commercial corridor?
It is a Grade 1, heavy duty, commercial-rated product, with forged brass or cast zinc levers plated to the finish symbol. In a high traffic corridor a dummy lever takes abuse from people grabbing it, and this is built to the same grade as the working MSE locksets.
9) Is there an electronic or access control version of this?
No. The MSE double dummy is a mechanical, non-electronic, non-keyed trim with no latch. If you need the opening to be controlled, look at a powered mortise lock such as the Command Access ML190 Series motorized mortise with field selectable EL/EU operation, or the BEST 45HW wired electromechanical mortise running 12V or 24V.
10) What are my options if I need a dummy mortise trim other than the TownSteel MSE?
For a single-side application, the Schlage L0170 is a Grade 1 half dummy mortise lever trim for 1-3/4 inch doors. On the decorative side, Emtek offers dummy mortise entrance locksets in the Brisbane (3019), Memphis (3102), Hamilton (3104) and Manhattan (3106) designs. If the dummy trim is going on an exit device rather than a door prepped for a mortise lock, the Falcon MESC600DT dummy escutcheon lever trim is built for M9900 Series devices.
11) Is the Falcon MESC600DT dummy escutcheon trim a substitute for the TownSteel MSE double dummy?
No. The MESC600DT is dummy escutcheon lever trim built for Falcon M9900 Series exit devices, so it mounts to an exit device opening rather than replacing a mortise lock. The TownSteel MSE double dummy is a mortise assembly with escutcheon trim for a mortise-prepped door with a 2-3/4 inch backset pocket. They share the dummy function and the escutcheon format but not the door prep, so they are not interchangeable.
12) We want keypad or credential access on this opening - what replaces a TownSteel MSE dummy mortise?
The MSE double dummy is a mechanical, non-electronic assembly. For electronic mortise locks at the same Grade 1 level: the Alarm Lock DL3500CR is a Grade 1 Trilogy electronic mortise lock with 300 user codes and classroom function for 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors, the Schlage CO-100-MS-40-KP is a Grade 1 heavy duty standalone electronic mortise lock with keypad reader in privacy function for 1-3/4 inch doors, the Dormakaba E-Plex E5086 is a Grade 1 pushbutton and card mortise lock, and the Schlage LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and a 3 hour fire rating.
13) Is a mortise lock body by itself a substitute for the TownSteel MSE double dummy?
No. Lock bodies such as the BEST 45HCAC heavy duty mortise lock body in public entrance function with field reversible operation, or the BEST 45HCAINL heavy duty mortise lockbody with intruder function, ship as the case only and need trim specified separately. The TownSteel MSE double dummy is sold as a complete escutcheon assembly with levers, brass escutcheon, and finish selected at order. Order a bare body only when the existing trim is being reused.
14) For a hospital or behavioral health opening, is the TownSteel MSE dummy the right mortise choice?
The MSE double dummy is a lever escutcheon assembly with no latching action, so it serves as a pull on a non-latching door. Where the opening calls for ligature-resistant push/pull hardware, the Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset that is ligature resistant and ADA compliant in satin stainless steel. For classroom security with visual status, the Marks USA LA318GJ is a Grade 1 classroom security indicator mortise lockset with ANSI strike and a steel escutcheon 8-1/2 by 2-3/4 by 7/16 inch for 1-3/4 inch doors.
15) What finishes does the TownSteel MSE dummy mortise trim come in?
Seven: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626 satin chrome, 629 bright stainless, and 630 satin stainless. Levers are plated to match the finish symbol, so the dummy will tone with the keyed MSE units specified in the same finish. 626 satin chrome and 630 satin stainless are the usual commercial defaults.
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Absolutely. The TownSteel MSE-R-T-42-626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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