Electrified Door Strikes

Electric strikes are generally used with metal or wood doors.

Electrified door strikes.

The electric strike provides remote electrical control to unlock a door. Electric door strikes electrifying an entry for better access control credential management and key elimination can be accomplished a number of ways. Compatible with any access control sdc electric door strikes are available in a variety of configurations to accommodate several types of mechanical locksets and door and frame styles. Adams rite offers a rounded range of electric strikes compatible with deadlatches cylindrical and mortise locksets and pullman and interlocking rim exit devices in aluminum hollow metal and wood applications.

Fail secure or fail locked electric door strikes can be opened when electric current is applied and remain locked during power failures. Electric strikes are used in combination with another form of locking devices such as a lock set or a panic bar. Electric strikes when used in conjunction with a card reader and connected to an integrated access control panel or a standalone controller let you gain all the advantages of credential managed entry for a higher level of building security. Fail safe or fail open electric door strikes lock when dc current is applied and can be opened manually during power failures.

Like a fixed strike plate it normally presents a ramped or beveled surface to the locking latch allowing the door to close and latch just like a fixed strike would. An electric strike is an access control device used for door frames. The rofu 1505 and rutherford s65 strike plates can also be used with pry resistant door handles and knobs. From basic cost efficient grade 1 electric strikes to the premium preload capable ultraline series and with an extensive range of options and finishes.

They can also be used in conjunction with a deadbolt which is good because if you are not currently using something electronic odds are you are using a deadbolt and will need something that is compatible. The electric strike was originally patented in the late 1880s so new york city high rises could have a locked common entry door while residents could grant access and physically unlock the door from inside their apartments. Electric strikes are used in electromagnetic locking systems to control the locking mechanism on doors in secure areas. It replaces the fixed strike faceplate often used with a latch also known as a keeper.

Electric strikes are electromechanical door locking devices meaning they are mechanical locks with electronic devices that provide additional functionality.