New Falcon MA Series Mortise Lock provides Grade 1 Operation and Security

Offers 28 Total Functions - Institutions, K-12, Colleges, Hotels, Multi-Family, Storerooms

CARMEL, Indiana - April, 2010

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies today announced that its new upgraded Falcon MA Series mortise locks set new standards for applications in a range of industries including institutions, office, healthcare, education, and multi-family. The MA Series locks supersede the popular Falcon M Series locks during the second quarter of 2010. The MA Series provides ANSI/BHMA A156.13-2005 Series 1000, Grade 1 Operational and Grade 1 Security with standard trims and conventional cylinders making it one of Falcon's toughest, most dependable locks

"The new Falcon MA Series locks provide the same finish and trim styles as its predecessor with an increased number of ANSI functions," affirms Marli Williams, Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies product manager. "However, dealers and users will find new attributes such as easier re-handing, stainless steel deadbolt and two-piece anti-friction latchbolt, environmentally friendly plated lock case and non-handed strike."

With the new Falcon MA Series locks, re-handing is accomplished without opening the mortise chassis. Installers simply remove a set-screw and, then, remove, rotate and reinstall the latchbolt and set screw in the case. Two screws are also moved to the other side of the case.

More information on the Falcon MA-Series mortise locks is available at  www.falconlock.com.

About Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies

Ingersoll Rand's Security Technologies is a leading global provider of products and services that make environments safe, secure and productive. The sector's market-leading products include electronic and biometric access control systems; time-and-attendance and personnel scheduling systems; mechanical locks; portable security; door closers, exit devices, architectural hardware, and steel doors and frames; and other technologies and services for global security markets. Website is  www.securitytechnologies.ingersollrand.com.

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is a sector of Ingersoll-Rand Company plc, a global provider of products, services and solutions to industries as diverse as transportation, manufacturing, food retailing, construction and agriculture. For more information, visit   www.ingersollrand.com.

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