Schlage ALX53P6 SAT 626 Grade 2 Entrance Cylindrical Lock, Non-handed, Saturn Lever, Satin Chrome Finish

The Schlage ALX53 in the Saturn lever is one of the more practical entrance locks in Schlage's ALX series- a Grade 2 cylindrical lock that handles standard commercial and light institutional applications without the cost of a Grade 1 ND Series lock. If you've been searching "alx53" or "schlage alx53" looking for this model, the P6 suffix tells you this unit ships with a 6-pin conventional Schlage C keyway cylinder, keyed differently with two keys included. The SAT is the Saturn lever design. The 626 is satin chrome. It's non-handed, so there's no handing to specify at the time of order.

How the ALX53 Entrance Function Actually Works

This is the part most product pages get wrong by oversimplifying it. The ALX53 entrance function gives the person inside two different levels of door control using the same push button- and understanding both modes is important before specifying this for a particular opening.

Mode one is a single push of the inside button. This locks the outside lever. Someone outside needs a key to open the door by retracting the latch. From the inside, however, it’s much easier, you can either use the key or just turn the inside lever to unlock and walk out. This type of setup is commonly used for office doors, apartment entrances, and similar spaces where controlled access from the outside is important but quick exit from the inside is needed.

Mode two is push and turn- the button is pushed and then rotated. In this state the outside key still retracts the latch, but it won't unlock the button itself. To actually unlock the outside lever, someone inside needs to physically return the button to its home position and then either use the key or rotate the inside lever. This is a more secure mode, useful in situations where staff want to prevent even keyed entry without inside cooperation.

In both modes, the inside lever is always free. There's no scenario where someone inside gets locked in- you can always push the inside lever to exit immediately. That satisfies the egress requirements for most code jurisdictions.

Vandlgard: What It Does and Why It's Field Selectable

Vandlgard is the Schlage feature that makes the outside lever rotate freely when the lock is in a locked state. Instead of a locked lever that resists turning, the lever spins in either direction without engaging the mechanism. The practical benefit is protection against forced entry by torque- someone trying to force open a locked door by wrenching the lever gets a freely spinning lever rather than a breaking mechanism. The lever disengages from the chassis under extreme force, protecting the spring cage and locking mechanism from exterior damage.

What's notable about the ALX series is that Vandlgard is field selectable on all locking functions. You can switch between Vandlgard and standard locked lever engagement after installation, without replacing the lock or the chassis. That matters in properties where security requirements change or where some doors in the same building need Vandlgard and others don't.

Saturn Lever and ADA Compliance

The Saturn lever meets ADA requirements. Schlage's own specifications confirm that the Saturn design has a return-to-door measurement of 1/2 inch or less, which puts it within the ADA compliant category alongside Rhodes, Sparta, Omega, Longitude, and Boardwalk. If your project requires ADA lever compliance on accessible routes, the Saturn is one of the safe choices in the ALX lineup.

Suiting With Schlage ND Series

The ALX series is designed to be suited directly alongside Schlage ND Grade 1 locks on the same project. Both series share the same Saturn lever design across finishes, so mixing Grade 1 ND doors with Grade 2 ALX doors in the same building produces a consistent visual result. The Schlage 626 satin chrome finish matches across both series.

Specifications

Model: Schlage ALX53P6 SAT 626

Function: Entrance (ANSI F84 equivalent), key outside, push/turn button inside

Series: Schlage ALX Series Grade 2 Cylindrical Lock

Grade: ANSI Grade 2

Lever: Saturn (SAT), pressure cast zinc, satin chrome plated

ADA: Compliant (Saturn lever 1/2" return to door)

Cylinder: 6-pin conventional, Schlage C keyway, keyed different

Keys Included: 2

Backset: 2-3/4" standard

Strike: 4-7/8" ASA standard

Handing: Non-handed, field reversible

Vandlgard: Field selectable (all locking functions)

Latchbolt: Stainless steel, deadlocking auxiliary latch

Finish: 626 Satin Chrome

Request to Exit: Available, kit sold separately

Antimicrobial Coating: Optional on 626 finish

American Locksets has stocked Schlage cylindrical locks including the ALX series since 2001.