Schlage pc53-b-rho-626 Cylindrical Storeroom Lock

Product Description

The SCHLAGE pc53-b-rho-626 is a Grade 1 cylindrical storeroom lock designed for commercial door hardware applications. It features the Rhodes lever trim and is prepared for Small Format Interchangeable Core (SFIC) installation, supplied less core so the facility or installer provides the cylinder. The lock includes a 2.75-inch backset and ships with an ANSI standard strike plate. The finish is 626 Satin Chrome (US26D), a corrosion-resistant brushed chrome widely specified in commercial and institutional environments. Licensed locksmiths, commercial door hardware technicians, and facilities maintenance professionals typically install and service this hardware.

This storeroom lock is suited for commercial and institutional facilities requiring controlled access at storage rooms, server rooms, utility closets, and similar spaces. In storeroom function, the exterior lever is always locked and can be accessed only by key or a credential matched to the installed core. The interior lever is always free for egress. The SFIC prep makes this lock compatible with small format interchangeable core keying systems, allowing facilities to rekey by swapping cores rather than replacing the entire lock body.

Key Features

• Grade 1 commercial-duty cylindrical lock body meets ANSI/BHMA A156.2 Grade 1 performance standards
• Storeroom function: exterior lever locked at all times, interior lever free for egress
• Rhodes lever design for commercial aesthetic and ADA-compliant lever operation
• SFIC (Small Format Interchangeable Core) prep allows core swap without lock disassembly
• Supplied less core — facility installs its own SFIC cylinder
• 2.75-inch backset with included ANSI standard strike plate
• 626 Satin Chrome (US26D) finish for corrosion resistance in high-traffic environments

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style cylindrical storeroom lock prepared for Small Format Interchangeable Core systems. Compatible with standard commercial door preparations using a 2.75-inch backset and ANSI strike. Core must be sourced separately and matched to the facility keying system.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed locksmith or qualified commercial door hardware technician. Power down any electrified hardware or access control components associated with the door before beginning work. Verify door prep dimensions and backset before installation to confirm fit. The lock is supplied less core — do not operate the lock without a properly fitted SFIC core in place, as the exterior lever will not function correctly without it.

Technical Specifications

• Grade: Grade 1 (ANSI/BHMA A156.2)
• Lock Type: Cylindrical Storeroom Lock
• Lever Style: Rhodes
• Core Prep: SFIC Small Format Interchangeable Core, Less Core
• Backset: 2.75 inches
• Strike: ANSI Standard Strike
• Finish: 626 Satin Chrome (US26D)

Standard Information

• Brand: SCHLAGE
• Manufacturer Part Number: pc53-b-rho-626