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TownSteel TownSteel MSE-W Series Entrance/Apartment Function - Heavy Duty Wide Escutcheon Mortise Lock, Single Cylinder TWS-MSE-W-20

TownSteel MSE-W Series ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Mortise Lock, Entrance/Apartment Function, Single Cylinder

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TownSteel MSE-W Series ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Mortise Lock, Entrance/Apartment Function, Single Cylinder

The TownSteel MSE-W Series is an ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock engineered for single opening, stand-alone entrance and apartment/dormitory applications, with the flexibility to integrate into sophisticated access control systems. Featuring a wide escutcheon trim measuring 10-9/16" x 2-3/8" x 9/32" in brass, a 2-3/4" backset, and a 3/4" projection stainless steel anti-friction latch bolt, this single cylinder keyed lock delivers dependable commercial-grade security. Stainless steel components throughout - including the strike, guard bolt, faceplate, and rocker-type stop works - provide long-term durability in demanding commercial environments.

Key Features

  • Backset & Dimensions: 2-3/4" backset with a 1-1/4" x 8" stainless steel faceplate and a 10-9/16" x 2-3/8" x 9/32" brass escutcheon for wide trim coverage.
  • ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Rating: Built to ANSI Grade 1 standards for superior strength and reliability in high-traffic commercial applications.
  • Stainless Steel Latch & Strike: 3/4" projection split anti-friction stainless steel latch bolt paired with a plated stainless steel ANSI strike for smooth, reliable latching.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Stainless steel guard bolt and rocker-type stop works, combined with forged brass/cast zinc levers plated to match the finish, deliver exceptional long-term durability.
  • Brass Thumb Turn: Classic Visible style brass thumb turn standard for intuitive single cylinder operation.
  • Access Control Ready: Supports optional status sensors including REX (request-to-exit), PRIV (privacy), DAJ (door ajar), and MKO (mechanical key override) for integration into access control systems.
  • Single Cylinder Keyed Function: Configured for Entrance/Apartment/Dormitory function, ideal for single opening or stand-alone commercial applications.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: Backed by a 2-year manufacturer's warranty for added confidence in commercial installations.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty
  • 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: Single Cylinder
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Keyed: Yes
  • Lock Function: Single Cylinder
  • Product Attribute: Mortise Locks
  • Electronic: No
  • Product Function: Entrance/Apartment/Dormitory
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

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

Why TownSteel MSE-W?

TownSteel MSE-W mortise locks deliver professional-grade reliability with ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty construction, stainless steel latch and strike components, and forged brass levers built for demanding commercial applications. Designed for entrance, apartment, and dormitory doors, the MSE-W Series provides dependable single cylinder security with the flexibility to expand into access control integration when needed.

Product Specs

Series:
MSE Series
Product Group:
Mechanical Locks
Product Subgroup:
Mortise Locks and Trim
Product Type:
Mortise Locks
Subcategory:
Mortise Locks
Keyed Function:
Single Cylinder
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Lock Type:
Mortise
Keyed:
Yes
Lock Function:
Single Cylinder
Grade:
Grade 1
Duty Level:
Heavy Duty
Product Attribute:
Mortise Locks
Electronic:
No
Product Function:
Entrance/Apartment/Dormitory
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel MSE-W-T-20-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) How does the entrance/apartment function on this TownSteel mortise lock actually behave on an apartment door?
Entrance/apartment function on the MSE-W means the outside lever is locked or unlocked by the key, and the inside lever always retracts the latch for free egress. It is a single cylinder lock, so the key works from the corridor side only and the inside uses a thumb turn, which comes in brass with the Classic Visible style as standard. The latch is a 3/4 inch projection stainless split anti-friction bolt with a separate stainless guard bolt, so once the door is closed the guard bolt deadlocks the latch against carding.
2) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the TownSteel MSE-W mortise lock?
Yes, handing is a required selection on the MSE-W. You pick LH, RH, LHR, or RHR. Stand outside the door on the side the key goes in: hinges on your left with the door swinging away is LH, hinges on your left swinging toward you is LHR, and the mirror of each is RH and RHR. Get it wrong on an escutcheon lock and the lever pitch and thumb turn end up on the wrong faces.
3) Can I get the TownSteel MSE-W mortise lock keyed alike across a building?
Keying is a required choice at order time on the MSE-W: keyed different is the standard, keyed alike is there for property managers who want one key across multiple locks, and there is a key code option with a free text field if you are matching an existing system. If you run your own small format interchangeable core program, order the SFIC prep less core version and drop your own cores in instead.
4) Will the 3/4 inch latch on the TownSteel MSE-W throw into my existing frame strike?
The latch bolt throws 3/4 inch and the MSE-W ships with an ANSI strike, so the cleanest install is swapping the frame strike for the one supplied and confirming the 4-7/8 inch ANSI strike cutout in the frame. If your frame already carries an ANSI strike prep, the supplied strike drops in. If the frame has an older T-strike or a small box strike, plan on frame work rather than trying to make the existing strike catch a 3/4 inch split anti-friction bolt.
5) What is a comparable Grade 1 entrance/apartment mortise lock if the TownSteel MSE-W wide escutcheon trim is too large for the door stile?
The Baldwin 6301LS is an entry/apartment function mortise lock body with lever by lever trim and a 2-1/2 inch backset, for doors 1-3/4 inch and over. The TownSteel MSE-W runs a 2-3/4 inch backset with a 10-9/16 inch by 2-3/8 inch brass escutcheon, so the Baldwin is the narrower-trim route on a tighter stile, but it changes the backset and requires a different door prep.
6) Which mortise lock should I use instead of the TownSteel MSE-W on a classroom door?
The MSE-W is an entrance/apartment/dormitory function, which is not classroom. For a classroom opening, the Cal-Royal NM8070 is a Grade 1 heavy duty classroom mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset in the ML2000 Series, also for 1-3/4 inch doors.
7) I need a storeroom function mortise lock, not entrance/apartment. What are my options?
The TownSteel MSE-W is built for entrance/apartment/dormitory duty. For storeroom function, the Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock in the 8800 Series with an Arcadia lever, and the Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors with an interchangeable core option.
8) What is the difference between the standard cylinder and the SFIC prep less core option on this mortise lock?
Standard means the MSE-W arrives with a conventional mortise cylinder installed and keyed per your keying selection. SFIC prep less core means the lock is machined for a small format interchangeable core but no core is supplied, so a locksmith or an in-house MRO shop supplies and keys the core to the existing system. Both are offered with every lever style the series carries.
9) Is this TownSteel mortise lock heavy duty enough for a multi-family corridor door?
The MSE-W is an ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty commercial mortise lock, which is the top mechanical grade and the usual spec for apartment entry and dormitory corridor openings. Wear parts are stainless: split anti-friction latch bolt, guard bolt, faceplate, and a rocker type stop works. It is a mechanical lock, not electronic, so there is no power, battery, or access control wiring involved.
10) I need escutcheon trim, not rose trim, on my mortise locks. What are my options besides TownSteel?
Wide escutcheon is what the MSE-W is built around, with a 10-9/16 inch brass plate. If you are matching escutcheon trim across a building with other brands, Hager's 3800 Series offers escutcheon versions at the same 2-3/4 inch backset, such as the 3810E passage and the 3850E office lock. Marks USA LA318GJ is an escutcheon mortise lockset as well, with a steel plate measuring 8-1/2 x 2-3/4 x 7/16 inches. Note that both of those Hager models are non-keyed functions, so they are trim matches for the same opening group, not substitutes for the keyed apartment function.
11) What else could I buy if I need a Grade 1 entrance function mortise lock and the TownSteel MSE-W is not the right trim?
For the same keyed entrance role in Grade 1, the Cal-Royal NM8050 is an entrance/office mortise lockset with an auxiliary deadlatch, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. BEST's 45H Series covers public entrance function as a heavy duty lock body with field reversible operation, which suits shops that stock bodies and trim separately. On the residential-adjacent side, Baldwin's 6301LS is an entry/apartment lever by lever body, but it uses a 2-1/2 inch backset rather than the 2-3/4 the MSE-W uses, so it is not a drop-in for the same door prep.
12) Can I add card reader or keypad access to the TownSteel MSE-W mortise lock later?
No. The MSE-W is a mechanical, non-electronic lock with a key on the outside and a thumb turn inside, and there is no reader or credential path on it. If the opening needs electronic access control, you are looking at a different product entirely: Schlage's CO-100 mortise lock with a keypad reader, the Dormakaba E-Plex 2066 pushbutton mortise lock, or a networked option such as Alarm Lock's Trilogy DL3500CR. Command Access ML190 is the motorized route if you want the door controlled from an existing panel.
13) Is there an electronic version of an entrance/apartment mortise lock instead of the keyed TownSteel MSE-W?
The MSE-W is a mechanical, non-electronic single-cylinder mortise lock. If you want credential-based access on an apartment or office opening, the Schlage LE Series LEBMB-ADD is a mobile-enabled mortise lock covering privacy, office and apartment functions, Grade 2, with a 3 hour fire rating for 1-3/4 inch doors. Going electronic means power and credential management the mechanical MSE-W does not require.
14) Is a Sargent 7925 a direct substitute for the TownSteel MSE-W entrance/apartment mortise lock?
Not directly. The Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock in the 7900 Series with corridor/dormitory exit function, rose trim, and a single cylinder deadbolt. The TownSteel MSE-W is an entrance/apartment/dormitory function single-cylinder lock with a wide brass escutcheon measuring 10-9/16 inch by 2-3/8 inch. The trim style and the deadbolt differ, so the door prep and the operation on the secure side are not the same.
15) What is the closest Grade 1 escutcheon-trim mortise lock to the TownSteel MSE-W if I do not need a keyed cylinder?
The Hager 3810E is a 3800 Series Grade 1 passage mortise lock with escutcheon trim and a 2-3/4 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/2 inch, and the Hager 3850E is the office function version with lever and escutcheon, non-keyed, also 2-3/4 inch backset. Both match the MSE-W's 2-3/4 inch backset and escutcheon presentation but drop the keyed single-cylinder operation the MSE-W provides.
16) Can I use a Marks USA 21AC or 22AC in place of the TownSteel MSE-W?
Only on a very different door. The Marks USA 21AC and 22AC are entrance double cylinder ornamental iron mortise locks with a round knob, specified for 1 inch door thickness. The TownSteel MSE-W is a single cylinder lever lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset and an 8 inch stainless faceplate, sized for commercial wood or hollow metal doors, not 1 inch ornamental iron stiles.
17) Which mortise lock covers a privacy bed/bath opening rather than the TownSteel MSE-W entrance function?
The Cal-Royal NM8440 is a Grade 1 privacy/bed/bath mortise lockset with deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 3840S is a 3800 Series Grade 1 privacy mortise lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2 inch. The TownSteel MSE-W is keyed entrance/apartment/dormitory function and is not a privacy set.
18) I need small format interchangeable core keying across a building. Does anything else match what the TownSteel MSE-W offers?
The MSE-W can be ordered with SFIC prep less core, so you supply and key your own cores. Among comparable mortise locksets, the Cal-Royal NM8080 Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset also offers an interchangeable core option, though it is storeroom function rather than the MSE-W's entrance/apartment/dormitory function.
19) What is the difference between the TownSteel MSE-W and a Falcon MA101 for an apartment corridor door?
The Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy-duty MA Series mortise lock with passage/hall/closet function, field reversible, and a fire rating. Passage means no locking at all, so it will not secure an apartment entry. The TownSteel MSE-W is a keyed single cylinder entrance/apartment/dormitory lock on a 2-3/4 inch backset with a stainless anti-friction latch bolt projecting 3/4 inch.
20) Which lever styles and finishes does the TownSteel MSE-W wide escutcheon mortise lock come in?
Eight lever styles are offered on the MSE-W: Artistic, Congr, Gala, Imperial, Quest, Regal, Sentinel, and Tango. All of them are supplied in 626 satin chrome. Levers are forged brass or cast zinc plated to match the finish symbol, which keeps them matching the brass escutcheon plate on the same opening.
21) What do I order if I only need the mortise lock body and will supply my own trim, rather than the complete TownSteel MSE-W?
The BEST 45H Series is a heavy duty mortise lock body in public entrance function with field reversible operation, and the BEST 45HCA is a heavy duty mortise lockbody with intruder function. Those are bodies you trim separately; the TownSteel MSE-W ships as a complete heavy duty assembly with its brass escutcheon, lever, and thumb turn.
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