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TownSteel TownSteel MSE-W Series Single Dummy Function - Heavy Duty Wide Escutcheon Mortise Lock, Non-Keyed TWS-MSE-W-41

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

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

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

Key Features

  • Backset Dimension: 2-3/4" backset sized for standard commercial mortise door preparation.
  • Heavy-Duty Latch Bolt: 3/4" projection stainless steel, split, anti-friction latch bolt for smooth, reliable latching.
  • Stainless Steel Faceplate: 1-1/4" x 8" stainless steel faceplate provides long-term corrosion resistance.
  • Wide Escutcheon Trim: 10-9/16" x 2-3/8" x 9/32" brass escutcheon plate delivers a substantial, heavy duty trim appearance.
  • Forged Lever Construction: Forged brass/cast zinc levers plated to match finish symbols for durable commercial-grade operation.
  • Stainless Steel Strike & Guard Bolt: ANSI strike plated/stainless steel paired with a stainless steel guard bolt for added security.
  • Rocker-Type Stop Works: Stainless steel, rocker-type stop works for smooth, dependable operation.
  • Access Control Ready: Optional REX, PRIV, DAJ, and MKO status sensors support integration into 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: Non-Keyed
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Keyed: Yes
  • Lock Function: Non-Keyed
  • Product Attribute: Mortise Locks
  • Electronic: No
  • Product Function: Dummy
  • 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

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

Why TownSteel MSE-W?

TownSteel MSE-W Series mortise locks deliver professional-grade reliability with forged brass/cast zinc levers, a stainless steel anti-friction latch bolt, and an ANSI Grade 1 heavy duty rating. Built for demanding commercial applications, this non-keyed dummy function lock suits stand-alone doors or integrated access control systems.

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:
Yes
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-W-T-41-626 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does the TownSteel MSE-W single dummy mortise lock actually latch, or is it just a pull?
Single dummy means no latching and no locking. The MSE-W dummy is a fixed lever on a wide escutcheon plate, used as a pull on an inactive leaf or a closet door. It is non-keyed, with no key cylinder and no working lock function. If you need the door to stay shut, order a passage or latching mortise function instead.
2) Why do I have to pick a hand on a dummy mortise lever if it doesn't latch?
Handing is a required selection on the MSE-W: LH, RH, LHR, or RHR. Even on a dummy, the lever has to point the correct way and the escutcheon plate is oriented to the leaf, so the hand you order is the hand you get. Stand outside the opening: if the hinges are on your left it is left hand, and if that door swings away from you it is LH, toward you it is LHR.
3) How big is the escutcheon plate on the TownSteel MSE-W, and will it cover my old trim?
The MSE-W escutcheon is brass and measures 10-9/16 x 2-3/8 x 9/32 inches. That is a wide-escutcheon plate, so it will cover the prep left by most older escutcheon-trim mortise locks but not the wider cutouts of a full-face or continuous plate. On a narrow stile door, check that you have at least 2-3/8 inches of flat stile face for the plate to sit on.
4) What else could I use instead of the TownSteel MSE-W dummy on a commercial opening?
For a Grade 1 heavy duty dummy with lever trim, the Schlage L0170 half dummy trim is the closest equivalent we carry, listed for 1-3/4 inch doors. If you want decorative brass dummy trim rather than commercial trim, Emtek's mortise dummy locksets (3019 Brisbane, 3102 Memphis, 3104 Hamilton, 3106 Manhattan) cover that side. And if the door actually needs to latch instead of just being pulled, look at a passage function such as the Schlage PM010 mortise passage latch or the Falcon MA101.
5) What is the closest Grade 1 dummy mortise trim from another brand to the TownSteel MSE-W single dummy?
The Schlage L0170 half dummy trim is the nearest equivalent. It is a Grade 1, heavy duty, non-keyed mortise dummy lever trim in the L Series, fitted to 1-3/4 inch doors. The TownSteel MSE-W single dummy is also a Grade 1 heavy duty non-keyed mortise dummy, with the difference being trim style: the MSE-W uses a wide escutcheon measuring 10-9/16 inches by 2-3/8 inches in brass, and offers Artistic, Congr, Gala, Imperial, Quest, Regal, Sentinel and Tango lever designs in 626 satin chrome.
6) I need the inactive leaf to actually latch, not just pull - what should I order instead of a dummy mortise set?
A dummy set has no latch at all, so if the leaf has to latch you need a passage function instead. The Falcon MA101 is a Grade 1 heavy duty mortise passage lock, fire rated and field reversible. The Hager 3810E is a Grade 1 passage mortise lock with escutcheon trim and a 2-3/4 inch backset for 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors, which also matches the 2-3/4 inch backset the TownSteel MSE-W uses. Schlage PM010 is another Grade 1 mortise passage latch for 1-3/4 inch doors.
7) What lever styles and finish can I get on the TownSteel MSE-W dummy?
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 symbol, so a dummy ordered here will match the keyed MSE-W openings down the hall if you pick the same lever design.
8) Is this dummy trim heavy enough for a hospital or school corridor?
The MSE-W is a commercial Grade 1 heavy duty mortise product, so the lever and escutcheon are the same build as the keyed functions in the series. That matters on a dummy, because inactive leaves in high-traffic corridors get pulled on hard and light residential dummy trim works loose.
9) Do I need to cut a full mortise pocket for a TownSteel MSE-W dummy?
The MSE-W is a mortise-type product built around the same 2-3/4 inch backset trim geometry as the rest of the series, so the escutcheon mounts to the standard MSE prep. That is the point of using it on an inactive leaf: the door looks identical to the active leaf next to it. Work from the MSS template referenced with the series before you cut.
10) Can the TownSteel MSE-W dummy be wired into an access control system later?
No. This one is the non-electronic dummy function, with no electrification. The MSE platform does support access control integration and status sensors such as REX, privacy, door ajar, and mechanical key override, but those options live on the electrified functions, not on the dummy. Spec the electrified MSE function on the leaf that needs control and use the dummy on the inactive leaf.
11) Will the TownSteel MSE-W dummy trim work with my existing ANSI strike and latch prep?
There is nothing for a strike to catch. The series' keyed and latching functions use a 3/4 inch projection stainless steel anti-friction latch with an ANSI strike, but the dummy has no latch bolt at all, so an existing strike in the frame simply goes unused. Leave it in place for appearance or fill the prep.
12) Is there a dummy mortise set with a decorative residential look rather than commercial escutcheon trim?
Emtek offers several dummy mortise entrance locksets in ornamental styles: the 3019 Brisbane in brass, the 3102 Memphis, the 3104 Hamilton and the 3106 Manhattan. All four are dummy function. They serve the same non-latching purpose as the TownSteel MSE-W single dummy, but the MSE-W is a commercial Grade 1 heavy duty unit with a wide brass escutcheon and is handed left hand, right hand, left hand reverse or right hand reverse at order.
13) Will a Falcon MESC600DT dummy escutcheon trim work in place of the TownSteel MSE-W dummy?
No. The Falcon MESC600DT is a dummy escutcheon lever trim made for M9900 Series exit devices, so it is intended to dress a door that carries an exit device rather than to stand alone. The TownSteel MSE-W single dummy is a standalone Grade 1 heavy duty mortise dummy with a wide brass escutcheon, ordered by lever style and handing. Both are dummy function, but they are not interchangeable on the same opening.
14) If the opening needs to lock, what Grade 1 mortise locks match the TownSteel MSE-W in grade but add a function?
The MSE-W single dummy is non-keyed and does not latch, so pick by the function the door needs. Accentra 8805FL is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lock in the 8800 Series. Cal-Royal NM8080 is a Grade 1 storeroom mortise lockset with an interchangeable core option for 1-3/4 inch doors, NM8070 is the Grade 1 classroom version and NM8440 the Grade 1 privacy version with deadbolt. Corbin Russwin ML2003 is a Grade 1 mortise classroom lockset for 1-3/4 inch doors.
15) We want the escutcheon look on a non-keyed office door instead of a dummy - what else is there?
The Hager 3850E is a Grade 1 office function mortise lock with lever and escutcheon trim, non-keyed, on a 2-3/4 inch backset for 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 inch doors. That gives you an operating office function with escutcheon trim, where the TownSteel MSE-W single dummy is non-keyed but has no latch and is pull-only, using a 10-9/16 inch by 2-3/8 inch brass escutcheon and a 2-3/4 inch backset.
16) Does the TownSteel MSE-W dummy work for an access-controlled opening, or do I need an electronic mortise lock?
The MSE-W single dummy is a non-electronic, non-keyed mortise dummy, so it cannot be tied into access control on its own. For an electrified mortise opening, the BEST 45HW is a heavy duty wired electromechanical mortise lock with 12V/24V operation, Command Access ML190 is a heavy duty motorized mortise lock with field selectable EL/EU operation on 24VDC in storeroom function, and the Schlage LEMD-GRW is a Grade 1 ENGAGE Series wireless mortise lock with a 125kHz proximity reader and a 3 hour fire rating.
17) Can I use a cylindrical passage lock instead of the TownSteel MSE-W mortise dummy?
Only if the door is prepped for a cylindrical lock. The Schlage PC10 is a Grade 1 non-keyed passage cylindrical lock with rose trim for 1-3/4 inch doors and requires a bored prep. The TownSteel MSE-W is a mortise lock, so it needs a mortise pocket with a 1-1/4 inch by 8 inch faceplate cutout and a 2-3/4 inch backset. The two preps are not interchangeable without a door filler or new door.
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Does the TownSteel MSE-W-T-41-626 come with a warranty?
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