CE-R/CEC-R
The CE-R is a heavy-duty ANSI Grade 1 cylindrical lock engineered for busy commercial facilities and purpose-built for retrofit upgrades. It allows facilities to upgrade aging hardware without the cost and disruption of full-door replacements, giving schools, offices, and industrial spaces a smoother path to improved security. It features an enhanced internal spring mechanism that reduces lever sag and a low-projection rose that maintains a modern, polished look.
The CE-R meets the industry’s highest benchmarks for safety and strength, delivering reliability and long-term performance for demanding environments like schools, universities, office buildings, industrial facilities, and more.
FEATURES
- Heavy-gauge mounting plates and roses add structural reinforcement for demanding applications.
- An internal spring mechanism minimizes lever sag and extends overall product life, ensuring consistent, long-term performance with minimal maintenance.
- An optional clutched lever provides added defense against abuse, preventing damage to internal components and extending the lock’s service life.
- An internal spring mechanism minimizes lever sag and extends overall product life, ensuring consistent, long-term performance with minimal maintenance.
- The low-projection rose provides a clean, modern aesthetic that fits seamlessly into new construction and retrofit applications.
- Quick installation with standard 161 door prep and adjustable through-bolts, saving time and labor.
Please contact a local sales representative in your area for more information and to get started.
We have built our company around the promise of creating durable hardware solutions for your projects. Our complete product line is the result of decades of determined engineering. This allows TownSteel to provide you with the right product to meet your exact specifications.


Specifications
Certifications
ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Grade 1 Certified
UL 10(C) 3-hour
Compliance
Meets requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Series
CE
Backset
2-3/4", standard
2-3/8", optional
5", optional
Door Thickness
1-3/4"
Door Prep
2-1/8" bore hole with adjustable through-bolt posts for 2-5/8" or 2-3/4" CTC
Handing
Non-handed
Lockbodies
CE - Rigid
CEC - Clutched
Faceplate
1-1/8" x 2-1/4", square corners
Strike
ASA Strike, 1-1/4" x 4-7/8", standard
T-Strike, 1-1/8" x 2-3/4", optional
Latch Bolt
1/2" throw, stainless steel
Rose
9/16" projection, 3-9/32" diameter
Collar/Inside Bearing
7/16" projection, 1-15/32" diameter
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6-pin IC core with Best® “A” Keyway
7-pin IC core with Best “A” Keyway
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