Falcon T881 Grade 1 Storeroom Electric Cylindrical Lock

About this item

The Falcon T881 is built for one job: keeping the wrong people out while letting the right ones through without a second thought. It's a Grade 1 storeroom electric cylindrical lock with a fail secure function, which means the outside lever stays locked if power drops. The inside lever is always free, so anyone inside can exit at any time without needing a key or an electrical signal. That's the kind of dependability facilities managers, security integrators, and building contractors rely on for schools, government buildings, multi-family housing, retail spaces, and institutional applications.

Compared to most electric cylindrical locks on the market, the T881 stands apart because of the engineering behind the T Series platform. Falcon built this lock with compression springs inside the spring cages rather than typical torsion springs, and that one design decision virtually eliminates lever sag over years of high-cycle use. Torsion springs are known to fail at the bend points. Compression springs don't have that weakness. In a high-traffic corridor or storeroom that gets opened and closed hundreds of times a day, that difference matters.

How the Falcon T881 Storeroom Fail Secure Function Works

The outside lever is inoperable until it receives an electrical signal to unlock. Once unlocked, the latch bolt can be retracted from either side. When the outside lever is locked, a key in the outside cylinder still retracts the latch bolt, giving you manual override without having to cut power or bypass the access control system. This makes the T881 one of the most practical Falcon T Series locksets for buildings that need controlled entry with reliable emergency egress.

The lock runs at 24V DC at 0.185 amps in continuous duty. It's field reversible and non-handed, which keeps installation straightforward and cuts down on ordering mistakes.

Specs at a Glance

• ANSI/BHMA: Meets A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 1
• UL Rating: 3-hour A label (fire rated)
• Voltage: 24V DC, 0.185 Amps, continuous duty
• Door Thickness: 1-3/4" to 2-1/8" standard (thin door adapter kit available)
• Backset: 2-3/4" standard; 2-3/8" and 5" also available
• Latch: 1/2" bolt projection, deadlocking, UL listed, 2-1/4" x 1-1/8" square corner faceplate
• Strike: 4-7/8" x 1-1/4" ANSI, curved lip for ANSI A115.2 door frame prep
• Handing: Non-handed (field reversible)
• Cylinder: 6-pin chambers, pinned in 5; removable for quick re-keying
• Keyway: G keyway standard; A keyway available for I/C cores
• IC Core Compatibility: Arrow, Best, Corbin Russwin, Medeco, Schlage, Sargent, Yale, and more
• Roses: 3-1/2" diameter minimum

Available Lever Styles and Finishes

Choose from three lever styles: Avalon (A), Dane (D), and Quantum (Q). Finish options include 605 Bright Brass, 613 Oil Rubbed Bronze, 619 Satin Nickel, 625 Bright Chrome, and 626 Satin Chrome. Split finishes are available for applications where inside and outside aesthetics need to differ.

Why Buy the Falcon T881 from American Locksets

American Locksets has been a trusted source for commercial door hardware since 2001. You're getting the Falcon T881 at a fraction of the MSRP, with same-day shipping on in-stock items and free shipping on orders over $300. Every Falcon lock we carry is genuine OEM, not aftermarket.

If you're looking for the non-electrified version, the Falcon T581 Grade 1 Storeroom Cylindrical Lock is a direct mechanical alternative. Need to pair this with door access hardware? Browse our Electric Strikes and Commercial Locks collections for compatible components. You can also explore the full Falcon T Series Grade 1 lineup or shop all Falcon Lever Locks and Cylindrical Lever Locks available on our site. For access control beyond the door, our Keypad and Prox Locks section has options worth considering.

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