CARMEL, IND. - July 22,
2008 - Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced that end-users such
as multi-family housing, retailers, government agencies, assisted living and
urgent care services, light commercial and office facilities can now have the
convenience of the W501 function with the highly durable W cylindrical lock
series from Falcon at the same low price as other single key W functions. With
the push button W501 function, a button on the inside locks the outside lever
until the unit is unlocked by a key or by rotating the inside lever. Closing
the door releases the push button and unlocks the door. The inside lever is
always free. The entry lock uses a deadlocking latchbolt.
"Because it is so easy
to use, this W501 function is especially convenient in both multi-family housing
and retail dressing room applications," advises Jim Hooker, business development
manger for Falcon Door Hardware.
Ideal for applications needing
an affordable price point, the Falcon Grade 2 W Series locks feature small format
interchangeable cores that are compatible with SFIC products from other manufacturers.
Conventional cylinders are the same that are available in all Falcon and conventional
key sections including the Schlage C Keyway, which is now master keyed across
the complete Falcon product line. The W Series locks also feature heavy duty
torsion springs for better lever return and to prevent lever sagging. They are
non-handed for fast, easy field assembly.
The new W501 function is
available on the W Series versatile Dane and Quantum solid, pressure-cast zinc
levers as well as Hana and Elite knobs in five finishes. An abrasive lever coating
option is also available. The W series can also be suited with many other series
of locks from Falcon to fulfill the needs of your project.
W Series cylindrical locks
from Falcon with the W501 function can be ordered now. More information is available
at www.falcon.ingersollrand.com.