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Falcon W Series Commercial Locks
Allegion's mid-tier Grade 2 commercial cylindrical lever lock — shares Schlage's ANSI function layout and C keyway for drop-in compatibility with existing Schlage master key systems. The value-tier spec for offices, retail, multi-tenant, and light-commercial applications where Grade 1 is over-spec.
Parent company: Allegion
About Falcon W Series
The Falcon W Series is Allegion's Grade 2 commercial cylindrical lever lock and the value-tier counterpart to the Schlage ND Series. Every W is ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 certified and UL Listed for 3-hour A-label fire doors. The chassis uses lighter-gauge steel than the Grade 1 ND but is engineered for the same 400,000+ cycle minimum that ANSI Grade 2 requires — more than adequate for typical office, retail, and multi-family applications.
What makes the W Series attractive to Allegion specifiers is Schlage system compatibility. W Series uses Schlage C keyway as standard, shares the same ANSI F-function layout, and slots into existing Schlage master key systems without fragmenting the master plan. For a building portfolio already standardized on Schlage, adding Falcon W for interior doors and lower-spec openings lets you stretch the hardware budget while keeping the key system intact. It also accepts SFIC housings for facility-managed rekey workflows.
The W Series covers the standard commercial function set — W501 passage, W511 privacy, W581 office, W571 classroom, W561 storeroom — with 5 lever design options and 8 BHMA finishes. The price differential versus Schlage ND is typically 40-60% lower per opening, which adds up fast on a 100+ door retrofit. For offices, multi-tenant residential interior doors, retail stockrooms, and anywhere the door doesn't see abuse or 200+ cycles-per-day traffic, the W Series is the right spec. Key-En-Lock services the full W Series lineup across Brevard County — and because we're also a Schlage dealer, we can design a mixed-brand master key plan that optimizes hardware spend across Grade 1 and Grade 2 openings.
Falcon W Series Functions & Models We Service
Cylindrical lock functions correspond to standardized ANSI A156.2 specifications. Architects spec by function (F-number); locksmiths order by the manufacturer's model code. Below is the Falcon W Series lineup we service across Brevard County.
| Model | Function Name | ANSI | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| W101 | Passage | F75 | Latchbolt by lever either side. No locking. |
| W301 | Privacy | F76 | Inside thumbturn/push-button. Emergency outside release. |
| W501 | Entrance | F81 | Key outside; push-button inside. Light-commercial entry. |
| W511 | Entrance w/ Deadlatch | F82 | Key + push-button outside; deadlatching. Common office entry. |
| W561 | Storeroom | F86 | Outside always locked — key only. Inside always free. |
| W571 | Classroom | F84 | Outside lever locked by key; inside always free. |
| W581 | Office | F82 | Key + push-button outside; push-and-turn inside. Most-specified W Series function. |
| W585 | Corridor | F90 | Key + push-button outside. |
| W581-EL | Electrified Fail-Safe | F82 | Power locks; power loss unlocks. Fire corridor, stairwell reentry. |
| W581-EU | Electrified Fail-Secure | F82 | Power unlocks; power loss locks. Card-reader entry. |
ANSI A156.2 F-Function Quick Reference
ANSI A156.2 standardizes cylindrical lock functions so specifications work across brands. When an architect specs "F82 entrance/office," any Grade 1 or Grade 2 cylindrical lock from any brand will meet that function — the choice is brand, keyway, and trim preference.
| ANSI | Function |
|---|---|
| F75 | Passage — no locking |
| F76 | Privacy — inside thumbturn |
| F81 | Entrance — key + push-button |
| F82 | Entry/Office — key locks outside |
| F84 | Classroom — key outside, inside free |
| F86 | Storeroom — outside always locked |
| F90 | Corridor — key + push-button |
Falcon W Series Trim Options
Lever & Knob Designs
| Code | Design | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| D | Dane | Standard curved return lever. Most-specified W Series design. |
| Q | Quantum | Contemporary straight lever with flat return. |
| L | Longitude | Squared-off architectural lever. |
| A | Avalon | ADA-compliant angled return. |
| G | Gala | Decorative curved lever. |
Rose & Trim Styles
| Code | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Round Rose | Standard W Series rose. Thru-bolt mounted. |
Finishes
BHMA-coded architectural finishes. We stock the most-specified finishes (626 satin chrome, 630 satin stainless, 605 bright brass, 612 satin bronze) for fast in-field matching to existing building hardware.
Keying & Cylinders
- Schlage C (standard) — 6-pin Schlage C keyway — enables direct rekey into existing Schlage-keyed buildings.
- Schlage Everest C123 — Optional Everest keyway for new master key systems.
- SFIC — Small-Format Interchangeable Core housing option.
- Less cylinder — Ordered without cylinder. Accepts any standard Schlage C 6-pin KIK cylinder.
- Construction keying — Temporary construction key disabled on final key insertion.
Electrified & Access Control Variants
Electrified cylindrical locks replace standard locksets on access-controlled openings — common on card-reader entries, stairwell reentry, and fire corridor doors. All variants maintain code-compliant free egress from the inside.
- W581-EU — Fail-secure: Power unlocks outside lever; power loss keeps locked. Card-reader entry.
- W581-EL — Fail-safe: Power locks outside lever; power loss unlocks. Stairwell reentry, fire corridor.
- RX (Request-to-Exit): Integrated microswitch on electrified variants.
- 12V / 24V DC operation: Standard access control voltage.
- Compatible with: PDK.io, Openpath, Brivo, S2, and any standard 12V/24V DC access control.
Fire Rating & Code Compliance
- UL Listed for fire-rated doors up to 3 hours A-label.
- ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Series 4000 Grade 2 certified — 400,000+ cycle tested.
- Non-handed — field-reversible.
- Electrified variants retain UL fire rating when wired per spec.
Common Falcon W Series Repairs We Service
After 25+ years of commercial locksmith work in Brevard County, these are the failure modes we see most often on Falcon W Series cylindrical locks. All are truck-serviceable — we don't need to remove the door or send hardware to a shop.
- Lever sag / return spring failure — spring wear. On-site replacement without door removal.
- Cylinder binding / key won't turn — cam alignment or wafer wear.
- Latchbolt won't retract — drive cam wear. Lockbody rebuild.
- Electrified W581-EU/EL not releasing — solenoid failure, voltage drop.
- Schlage C rekey — standard rekey on-site. Matches existing Schlage master systems.
- SFIC core swap — 30 seconds per door on SFIC housing variants.
- Full lock replacement — W Series replacement is often more cost-effective than rebuild on old units given the price point. We quote both options.
- Upgrade to Schlage ND — for doors seeing higher-than-expected traffic, we handle retrofit from Falcon W to Schlage ND using the same door prep.
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Call (321) 224-5625Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I spec Falcon W instead of Schlage ND?
Cost. Falcon W is 40-60% cheaper per opening than the equivalent Schlage ND function. For low-traffic interior doors that don't see 200+ cycles a day, Grade 2 is sufficient and Grade 1 is over-spec. On a 100-door office retrofit, the savings can be $15K-$30K with no operational downside. Where you need Grade 1 (entry doors, high-traffic corridors, institutional), spec ND. Where you don't, spec W. Both share the Schlage C keyway so they master-key together cleanly.
Is Falcon W the same as Schlage?
No — Falcon is a separate brand under the Allegion parent company, sold through different distribution channels. However, both brands are engineered to share the Schlage C keyway and ANSI function layout, so a Falcon W581 master-keys with a Schlage ND53PD without issue. The internal chassis construction is different (W is lighter-gauge steel) but external dimensions, door prep, and keyway are compatible.
How long will a Falcon W Series last in commercial service?
Grade 2 cycle rating is 400,000+ cycles — translates to roughly 5-10 years in typical commercial use (office interior doors, retail stockrooms). The Schlage ND Grade 1 runs 15-20 years in the same environment. If you're budgeting hardware over a 10-year facility cycle and the door isn't high-traffic, W Series is the right spec. If the door is entry, stairwell, or sees abuse, step up to ND.
Can the Falcon W Series work with PDK.io or other access control?
Yes. The W581-EU (fail-secure) and W581-EL (fail-safe) variants work with any standard 12V or 24V DC access control including PDK.io, Openpath, Brivo, S2, and proprietary systems. Cost is lower than electrified ND but the function is the same.
Is the W Series code-compliant for fire-rated doors?
Yes — UL Listed for 3-hour A-label fire doors. All lever-trim variants are UL fire-rated. For NFPA 80 annual fire door inspection compliance, verify the UL label is visible on the lock faceplate and that strike alignment is within spec.
Can I combine Falcon W and Schlage ND in the same master key system?
Yes — that's one of the main reasons to spec W Series. Both brands use the Schlage C keyway; master keying across them is standard. We commonly design master plans where ND goes on entry doors and high-traffic corridors, and W goes on interior offices and light-commercial doors. One master key opens all of them. This "mixed tier" approach optimizes hardware spend without fragmenting key control.
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