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TownSteel TownSteel MSE-W Series Apartment/Exit/Public Toilet Function - Heavy Duty Wide Escutcheon Mortise Lock, Double Cylinder TWS-MSE-W-09

TownSteel MSE-W Series ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Mortise Lock with Wide Escutcheon Trim, Double Cylinder, Apartment/Exit/Public Toilet Function

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TownSteel MSE-W Series ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Mortise Lock — Double Cylinder

The TownSteel MSE-W Series ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Mortise Lock is a wide escutcheon trim, double cylinder mortise lock engineered for apartment, exit, and public toilet function applications. Designed to handle single opening, stand-alone installations, this mortise lock is also readily integrated into sophisticated access control systems. It features a 2-3/4" backset, a 3/4" projection stainless steel split anti-friction latch bolt, a 1-1/4" x 8" stainless steel faceplate, and a substantial 10-9/16" x 2-3/8" x 9/32" brass escutcheon, delivering commercial-grade performance backed by ANSI Grade 1 construction.

Key Features

  • Backset: 2-3/4" backset sized for standard commercial door preparation.
  • Latch Bolt: 3/4" projection, stainless steel, split, anti-friction latch bolt for smooth, reliable operation.
  • Faceplate: 1-1/4" x 8" stainless steel faceplate for long-term corrosion resistance.
  • Wide Escutcheon Trim: 10-9/16" x 2-3/8" x 9/32" brass escutcheon for a substantial, heavy-duty appearance.
  • Lever Construction: Forged brass/cast zinc levers plated to match finish symbols for durable, consistent styling.
  • Thumb Turn: Brass Classic Visible thumb turn standard for straightforward double cylinder operation.
  • Stop Works: Stainless steel, rocker-type stop works for dependable mechanical actuation.
  • Guard Bolt & Strike: Stainless steel guard bolt paired with an ANSI strike, plated/stainless steel, for added security at the frame.
  • Access Control Ready: Optional status sensors including REX (request-to-exit), PRIV (privacy), DAJ (door ajar), and MKO (mechanical key override) support integration into sophisticated access control systems.

Certifications & Compliance

  • ANSI Grade 1 Heavy Duty Mortise Lock
  • 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: Apartment/Exit/Public Toilet
  • Product Category: Mechanical Locks
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Apartment and Multi-Family Residential Buildings
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Public Restroom Facilities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties

Why TownSteel MSE-W?

TownSteel MSE-W Series mortise locks combine forged brass/cast zinc levers, a stainless steel split anti-friction latch bolt, and a stainless steel rocker-type stop works with ANSI Grade 1 construction for dependable, heavy-duty performance in demanding commercial environments. Built for apartment, exit, and public toilet function applications, the MSE-W Series works equally well as a stand-alone mortise lock or as part of a larger access control system using optional REX, PRIV, DAJ, and MKO status sensors. It's a professional-grade solution engineered for long-term field reliability.

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:
Apartment/Exit/Public Toilet
Product Category:
Mechanical Locks
Department:
Door Hardware

TownSteel MSE-W-T-09-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What does the Apartment/Exit/Public Toilet function on the TownSteel MSE-W mortise lock actually do?
It's a double cylinder arrangement: a key cylinder on each side of the door, with the lever always free on the inside for egress. That's why it gets used on apartment entries, stair/exit doors and public restrooms where you want key control from both faces. The lock body is TownSteel's MSE Series Grade 1 heavy duty mortise, mechanical only (no electronics on this configuration).
2) What backset and faceplate does the MSE-W mortise lock use, and will it drop into an existing mortise pocket?
Backset is 2-3/4 inches with a 1-1/4 by 8 inch stainless steel faceplate, which is the standard commercial mortise prep. The latch is a 3/4 inch projection stainless split anti-friction bolt with a stainless guard bolt, and an ANSI strike is part of the package, so it lands in a standard ANSI strike prep. If your existing pocket is cut to that standard prep, the body goes in; the escutcheon trim is the part to check against your old face cutouts.
3) Do I have to specify handing when ordering this TownSteel mortise lock?
Yes, handing is a required selection: LH, RH, LHR or RHR. Stand outside the door, hinges on the left is left hand, and if the door swings out toward you it's the reverse version. Getting this wrong on a double cylinder mortise means the lever and cylinder orientation are wrong on the opening.
4) Can I get these locks keyed alike across a building, or take small format interchangeable cores?
Both. Keying is a required choice at order: keyed different (standard), keyed alike for multiple locks, or a specific key code. For facilities already on an SFIC system, the lock is offered with SFIC prep less core so your locksmith drops in your own cores; otherwise take the standard cylinder version.
5) Is a double cylinder mortise lock the right choice for an apartment entry, or should I use a storeroom or classroom function?
Double cylinder means key operation from both sides, which suits apartment entries, exit stair doors and public toilets where you want to control access in both directions while the inside lever stays free. If you only need the outside locked at all times and free egress with no outside key-down option, a storeroom function like the Cal-Royal NM8080 or Accentra 8805FL is simpler. For a classroom where a teacher keys the outside lever from inside, look at the Corbin Russwin ML2003 or Cal-Royal NM8070. Note that some jurisdictions restrict double cylinder keying on required egress doors, so verify with your local code official.
6) What is the closest alternative to the TownSteel MSE-W apartment/exit mortise lock if the opening needs dormitory/corridor exit function with a deadbolt?
The Sargent 7925 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock with dormitory exit function, rose trim and a single cylinder deadbolt. The TownSteel MSE-W is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock in apartment/exit/public toilet function with a double cylinder and wide brass escutcheon trim measuring 10-9/16 inch by 2-3/8 inch. Choose the Sargent when the specification calls for rose trim and a keyed deadbolt on the outside only; choose the MSE-W when the opening is trimmed with a wide escutcheon and a thumb turn.
7) If an apartment entry door only needs entrance/apartment function without a second cylinder, what mortise lock can be used instead of the TownSteel MSE-W?
The Baldwin 6301LS is an entry/apartment lever by lever mortise lock body with a 2-1/2 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 inch and over. The TownSteel MSE-W is a double cylinder apartment/exit/public toilet function mortise lock on a 2-3/4 inch backset. The backset difference is the deciding factor: the Baldwin requires a 2-1/2 inch lock case prep, so it is not a drop-in for a door already mortised at 2-3/4 inch.
8) Which mortise lock should I order instead of the TownSteel MSE-W if the door needs classroom function?
For classroom function, 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 mortise classroom lockset in the ML2000 Series for 1-3/4 inch doors. The TownSteel MSE-W is built for apartment/exit/public toilet duty with a double cylinder, so it will not give you the classroom keyed-outside, always-free-inside behavior those two provide.
9) Can I use a Sargent 4874 mortise deadbolt in place of the TownSteel MSE-W double cylinder mortise lock?
No. The Sargent 4874 is a double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset in the 4870 Series, so it shares the double cylinder keying and the 2-3/4 inch backset with the TownSteel MSE-W but provides no latch and no lever trim. The MSE-W is a complete lockset with a 3/4 inch projection stainless steel anti-friction latch bolt, guard bolt, lever trim and wide escutcheon. Use the 4874 only as an added bolt above a latch set, not as the operating lock.
10) How big is the escutcheon plate on the TownSteel MSE-W, and will it cover old trim marks?
The wide escutcheon measures 10-9/16 x 2-3/8 x 9/32 inches and is brass, plated to the finish. That footprint covers a lot more of the door face than a rose trim, so it usually hides wear or paint shadow left by a previous escutcheon lock. If you're replacing rose trim, a wide escutcheon is generally the safer swap for appearance.
11) What are the Grade 1 alternatives if I need an electronic or access-controlled mortise lock instead of this mechanical TownSteel?
The MSE-W as configured here is mechanical, not electronic. If the opening needs credentials or audit trail, the Alarm Lock DL3500CR is a Grade 1 keypad mortise lock in classroom function for 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch doors, the Dormakaba E-Plex E5086 is a Grade 1 pushbutton/card back-to-back mortise, and the Schlage LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE wireless mortise with a 125kHz prox reader. For a wired electrified mortise body, the BEST 45HW runs 12V/24V.
12) Is this TownSteel lock heavy duty enough for a high-traffic apartment building corridor?
It's an ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty commercial mortise lock, the top mechanical durability class, with a stainless steel anti-friction latch, stainless guard bolt and stainless rocker-type stop works. That's the class specified for multi-family corridors, stairwells and public restrooms rather than a residential or Grade 2 lock.
13) Does the TownSteel MSE-W come with a strike, and do I need a separate deadbolt?
An ANSI strike in plated or stainless steel is included with the lock. The latching is a 3/4 inch split anti-friction latch bolt plus a stainless guard bolt (auxiliary deadlatch), not a separate throw deadbolt. If the opening needs a true deadbolt, that's a separate item such as the Sargent 4874 double cylinder mortise deadbolt on a 2-3/4 inch backset.
14) Is a privacy mortise lock an acceptable substitute for the TownSteel MSE-W on a public toilet door?
They are different products. The Cal-Royal NM8440 is a Grade 1 heavy duty privacy mortise lockset with deadbolt for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Hager 3840S is a Grade 1 privacy mortise lock on a 2-3/4 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 to 2 inch; both are non-keyed privacy sets. The TownSteel MSE-W covers apartment/exit/public toilet function with a double cylinder and is keyed, so it allows key operation where the privacy sets rely on an inside turn only.
15) What is a simpler non-keyed mortise option if the opening turns out not to need a cylinder at all?
The Hager 3810E is a Grade 1 passage mortise lock with escutcheon trim and a 2-3/4 inch backset for doors 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch, which keeps the escutcheon look on the same 2-3/4 inch backset as the TownSteel MSE-W. The Schlage PM010 is a Grade 1 non-keyed passage latch mortise lock for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty fire rated mortise passage lock with field reversible operation. All three are latch-only; the MSE-W is keyed with a double cylinder.
16) What is the difference between the TownSteel MSE-W and an electronic mortise lock like the Schlage CO-100 or Alarm Lock DL3500CR?
The TownSteel MSE-W is a mechanical, non-electronic Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock in apartment/exit/public toilet function, keyed with a double cylinder. The Schlage CO-100 is a Grade 1 heavy duty standalone electronic mortise lock with a keypad reader in privacy function for 1-3/4 inch doors, and the Alarm Lock DL3500CR is a Grade 1 electronic mortise lock with 300 user codes in classroom function for doors 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 inch. Pick the electronic units when you need code-based access and audit control rather than keys.
17) For a multi-family corridor being standardized on storeroom function instead of apartment function, what mortise locks compare to the TownSteel MSE-W?
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 heavy duty storeroom mortise lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors with an interchangeable core option. Both keep the door locked at all times with key entry only. The TownSteel MSE-W is also Grade 1 heavy duty but is configured for apartment/exit/public toilet use with a double cylinder, and it is offered with an SFIC prep less core option if you are standardizing on small format interchangeable cores.
18) Is the BEST 45HCAC public entrance mortise lock body an equivalent to the TownSteel MSE-W?
They serve related openings but are not interchangeable as ordered. The BEST 45HCAC is a heavy duty mortise lock body in public entrance function with field reversible operation, sold as a lock body in the 45H series. The TownSteel MSE-W is a complete heavy duty Grade 1 assembly in apartment/exit/public toilet function with lever trim, a wide brass escutcheon 10-9/16 inch by 2-3/8 inch, thumb turn and stainless steel rocker type stop works, and handing is specified at the time of order as LH, RH, LHR or RHR.
19) For a restroom that needs a push/pull ADA paddle rather than a lever, what is the alternative to the TownSteel MSE-W?
The Marks USA 5PDN is a Grade 1 hospital passage mortise push/pull paddleset in satin stainless steel, ligature resistant and ADA compliant, in the 195 Series. The TownSteel MSE-W is a keyed Grade 1 heavy duty mortise lock with lever trim in apartment/exit/public toilet function. Choose the paddleset where a no-latch-grip, non-keyed restroom or patient door is called for; choose the MSE-W where the restroom still needs key control.
20) Do the Marks USA 21AC and 22AC double cylinder mortise locks replace the TownSteel MSE-W?
No. The Marks USA 21AC and 22AC are entrance double cylinder ornamental iron mortise locks with round knobs listed for 1 inch door thickness. The TownSteel MSE-W is a heavy duty Grade 1 commercial mortise lock with a 1-1/4 inch by 8 inch stainless faceplate and a 2-3/4 inch backset. The narrow ornamental iron bodies are intended for thin ornamental gate and iron doors, not a standard commercial door prep.
21) What lever styles and finish come on the TownSteel MSE-W wide escutcheon mortise lock?
Seven lever designs: Artistic, Congr, Gala, Imperial, Quest, Regal, Sentinel and Tango, 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. Satin chrome is the common commercial match, so it lines up with most existing 626 hardware in an apartment or institutional building.
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