CARMEL, IND. - June 20,
2008 - Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announces that its T Series cylindrical
lever locks from Falcon features redesigned compression springs that provide
the industry's most robust lever support and offer years of reliable performance,
even in high-use applications.
Within the T Series locks,
two stainless steel compression springs replace steel torsion springs to greatly
enhance the support of the levers. Unlike the typical torsion spring that tends
to break at its bend points, the T Series compression springs far exceed the
ANSI/BHMA requirement for cycle tests. Steel torque plates hold the springs
in place and transfer the spring energy to the spindle and lever assembly. In
addition, the stainless steel compression springs maintain a consistent lever
return, eliminating lever sag, and provide a greater resistance to abusive lever
torque than commonly used torsion springs. As a result, the new integrated spring
cage assembly combined with the modular chassis insures lock stability with
consistent latch retraction.
"The T Series cylindrical
lever lock from Falcon is the most versatile lockset in the business,"
affirms Jim Hooker, business development manger for Falcon Door Hardware. "It
adapts to most manufacturers' conventional key systems and all manufacturers'
interchangeable cores, is ideal for new construction and retrofit, and is designed
for high-use applications such as multi-family, retail, institutional and government/military
applications."
Contrary to the more popular
stamping process used on spindles, which makes them prone to split along their
seams when abusive force is applied, the T Series locks are produced using one-piece
spindle manufacturing. To dramatically increase torsion strength, spindles are
created out of machined steel that is turned and milled.
The T Series locks also
deploy bite tabs and thru-bolts to secure the lock chassis to the door to ensure
consistent latch retraction.
Falcon levers provide independent,
bi-directional rotation for handicap applications and facilities that desire
latch retraction through lifting. As a standard feature, the T Series exterior
lever rotates freely while locked, preventing damage to the internal lock components
when subjected to excessive force, a Falcon feature trademarked PressureRelease™.
The T Series locks are available
in Avalon, Dane and Quantum designs. All levers are available with abrasive
coating along the length of the lever to identify entrances to hazardous areas
to the disabled. Five different finishes are available. For those with existing
T Series locks, a retrofit kit is available to upgrade to the new compression
spring cage assembly.
Cylinder configurations
include conventional and interchangeable core, both small format (Best®
style SFIC) and all manufacturer's large format or full size (FSIC). The T Series
lock accepts multiple cylinder configurations, multiple key system formats and
multiple competitor manufactured cylinders.
The product is available
now. More information is available at www.falcon.ingersollrand.com.