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TownSteel TownSteel MSE-W Series Institutional Function - Heavy Duty Wide Escutcheon Mortise Lock, Double Cylinder TWS-MSE-W-30

TownSteel MSE-W Series ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Mortise Lock with Wide Escutcheon, Double Cylinder

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TownSteel MSE Series ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Mortise Lock with Wide Escutcheon, Double Cylinder

The TownSteel MSE Series heavy duty mortise lock delivers ANSI Grade 1 performance for institutional and commercial openings. With a 2-3/4" backset and a wide 10-9/16" x 2-3/8" x 9/32" brass escutcheon, this double cylinder lock suits single opening, stand-alone use or integration into access control systems, backed by a stainless steel latch bolt and faceplate for lasting performance.

Key Features

  • Wide Escutcheon Trim: 10-9/16" x 2-3/8" x 9/32" brass escutcheon for institutional-grade coverage and a refined commercial appearance.
  • Heavy-Duty Latch Bolt: 3/4" projection stainless steel, split, anti-friction latch bolt with stainless steel guard bolt for reliable, tamper-resistant latching.
  • Stainless Steel Faceplate: 1-1/4" x 8" stainless steel faceplate resists corrosion and wear in high-traffic institutional settings.
  • Forged Lever Construction: Forged brass/cast zinc lever parameters plated to match finish symbols for durable, long-lasting operation.
  • Double Cylinder Keyed Function: Requires a key on both sides of the door, suited for Asylum/Institution/Utility security requirements.
  • Optional Status Sensors: Configurable with REX (request-to-exit), PRIV (privacy), DAJ (door ajar), and MKO (mechanical key override) sensors for access control integration.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Rated
  • 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: Double Cylinder
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Keyed: Yes
  • Lock Function: Double Cylinder
  • Product Attribute: Mortise Locks
  • Electronic: No
  • Product Function: Asylum/Institution/Utility
  • 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

  • Institutional and Behavioral Health Facilities
  • Correctional and Detention Facilities
  • Educational Institutions
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Commercial Office Buildings

Why TownSteel MSE Series?

TownSteel MSE Series mortise locks are built to ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty standards with stainless steel latch bolt, guard bolt, and faceplate plus forged brass/cast zinc lever construction. Designed for stand-alone use or access control integration, the MSE Series delivers dependable security for institutional facilities.

Product Specs

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

TownSteel MSE-W-T-30-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the double cylinder function on the TownSteel MSE-W mortise lock actually do at the door?
Double cylinder means a key is required on both sides of the opening, so the lock is keyed outside and inside rather than free-egress from the room side. That is why TownSteel groups this MSE-W configuration under asylum, institution and utility use, where staff control passage in both directions. If your opening needs free egress from the inside, this is the wrong function and you want a storeroom or classroom mortise lock instead.
2) Will the TownSteel MSE-W mortise lock latch into an existing ANSI strike?
It ships with an ANSI strike in plated or stainless steel, and the latch bolt is a stainless steel split anti-friction type with 3/4 inch projection. On a frame already prepped for a standard ANSI strike box, the existing prep carries over. Backset is 2-3/4 inches, which is the usual commercial mortise backset.
3) Do I have to specify handing when ordering the TownSteel MSE-W mortise lock?
Yes, handing is a required selection: left hand, right hand, left hand reverse or right hand reverse. Reverse bevel matters here, so confirm which way the door swings and which side the lock sits before you place the order. Keying is also required at order time.
4) Can I get the TownSteel MSE-W mortise lock keyed alike with the rest of my building?
Keying is chosen on the order. Keyed different is the standard, keyed alike is available when you want multiple locks on one key, and a specific key code can be entered for special keying. Cylinder choice is separate: order it with a standard cylinder, or with SFIC prep less core if your facility already runs small format interchangeable cores and you pin your own.
5) What is an equivalent Grade 1 mortise lock if the opening needs a storeroom function instead of double cylinder?
The TownSteel MSE-W wide escutcheon mortise lock is a Grade 1 double cylinder institutional function lock, so both sides are key operated. If the opening needs the outside lever always locked and the inside lever always free, the Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock in the 8800 Series, and the Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset with an interchangeable core option that pairs with the same SFIC keying approach.
6) For a classroom door, what mortise lock should I use instead of the TownSteel MSE-W?
The MSE-W is set up as an institutional/asylum function with double cylinder operation, which is not a classroom function. For classroom openings, the Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset in the ML2000 Series, the Cal-Royal NM8070 is a Grade 1 classroom mortise lockset with auxiliary deadlatch, and the Marks USA LA318GJ adds a classroom security indicator with an ANSI strike.
7) Is there a non-keyed mortise lock comparable to the TownSteel MSE-W for corridor or restroom doors?
The MSE-W is keyed on both sides, so it is not suited to a non-keyed opening. For passage use, the Hager 3810E is a Grade 1 passage mortise lock with escutcheon trim and a 2-3/4 inch backset, matching the MSE-W's 2-3/4 inch backset, and the Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy-duty mortise passage lock that is field reversible. For bed and bath privacy, the Hager 3840S and the Cal-Royal NM8440 are Grade 1 privacy mortise locks, the NM8440 with a deadbolt.
8) If I need electronic access control instead of a mechanical double cylinder mortise lock, what are the options?
The TownSteel MSE-W is a mechanical lock, not electronic, though it is built for integration into an access control system. If you want the credential reader in the lock itself, the Schlage CO-100 is a Grade 1 standalone electronic mortise lock with a keypad reader, the Dormakaba E-Plex E5086 is a Grade 1 pushbutton and card back-to-back mortise lock, and the Alarm Lock DL3500CR is a Grade 1 Trilogy electronic mortise lock holding 300 user codes. For wired power transfer, the BEST 45HW is a heavy duty electromechanical mortise lock running 12V or 24V.
9) For a dormitory or corridor door, is the TownSteel MSE-W the right mortise lock or is there a better fit?
The MSE-W is a double cylinder institutional function lock, keyed both sides, which can be restrictive on a corridor where free egress is required by code. The Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty dormitory exit function mortise lock with rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt, and the Schlage L9092EU with 03A trim is a heavy duty corridor function mortise lock with electric lock/unlock outside lever, keyed outside, request-to-exit and 12/24VDC operation for a 1-3/4 inch door.
10) Is the TownSteel MSE-W mortise lock rated for high traffic institutional use?
It is a Grade 1, heavy duty commercial mortise lock. Construction backs that up: stainless steel latch bolt and guard bolt, stainless faceplate, stainless rocker type stop works, and levers in forged brass or cast zinc plated to the finish. That is the build level specified for corrections, healthcare and other institutional openings.
11) Is the TownSteel MSE-W an electronic lock, and can it tie into access control?
No, the MSE-W is a mechanical mortise lock, not electronic. If you need a lock that integrates with an access control head end, look at an electrified or standalone mortise lock instead, such as the BEST 45HW wired electromechanical mortise lock with 12V/24V operation or the Schlage Electronics LEMD-GRW ENGAGE wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader.
12) I only need a double cylinder deadbolt, not a full lockset. What should I use?
The MSE-W is a complete lockset with lever trim, escutcheon and latch. If all you want is the bolt, the Sargent 4874 double cylinder mortise deadbolt runs the same 2-3/4 inch backset, so it drops into a comparable mortise prep without adding lever trim to the door.
13) What looks like a substitute for the TownSteel MSE-W but will not work on the same door?
Several mortise parts share the name but not the job. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset with no latch or lever, so it will not operate the door by itself the way the MSE-W's lever-and-latch lockset does. The Emtek 3019 Brisbane and 3102 Memphis mortise entrance locksets are dummy function, with no latching at all. The Schlage L0170 is Grade 1 half dummy trim. And the Sargent 130KB and 130W are mortise thumbturns only, not lock bodies.
14) I only need to replace the mortise lock body, not the escutcheon trim. What are my options?
The TownSteel MSE-W ships as a complete lock with a 10-9/16 inch by 2-3/8 inch brass wide escutcheon and lever trim. If the existing trim stays on the door and you only need the case, 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. The Baldwin 6310 and 6301 are mortise lock bodies on a 2-1/2 inch backset rather than the MSE-W's 2-3/4 inch, so confirm the door prep before ordering.
15) What is a comparable Grade 1 mortise lock for a behavioral health or ligature-resistant opening?
The TownSteel MSE-W is an institutional function heavy duty Grade 1 mortise lock with a wide brass escutcheon and lever trim. Where the opening calls for push/pull hardware instead of a lever, the Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset described as ligature resistant and ADA compliant in satin stainless steel. It is a passage function, so it does not key like the MSE-W's double cylinder arrangement.
16) Is a Marks USA 21AC or 22AC double cylinder mortise lock an alternative to the TownSteel MSE-W?
Both are double cylinder mortise locks, but they are built for different doors. The Marks USA 21AC and 22AC are entrance double cylinder ornamental iron mortise locks with a round knob, listed for a 1 inch door thickness. The TownSteel MSE-W is a heavy duty Grade 1 commercial lock with a 2-3/4 inch backset, an 8 inch stainless faceplate and a wide brass escutcheon with lever trim, so it suits a standard commercial door rather than an ornamental iron gate or narrow stile.
17) What lever styles and finish does the TownSteel MSE-W wide escutcheon mortise lock come in?
Eight lever designs are offered: Artistic, Congr, Gala, Imperial, Quest, Regal, Sentinel and Tango, all in 626 satin chrome. Levers are forged brass or cast zinc plated to match the finish, and the thumb turn is brass in the Classic Visible style as standard. If you are standardizing a floor, pick one lever style and keep it across every MSE-W opening.
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Does the TownSteel MSE-W-T-30-626 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The TownSteel MSE-W-T-30-626 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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