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Electric strikes

An electric door strike replaces the strike in the frame and releases the latch.

About electric strikes

It has to suit the lock or exit device latch and the frame, and you choose 12 or 24 V DC to match the power supply.

HES electric strikes: which one fits the door?

The lock or exit device already on the door decides it. All four strikes below run on 12 or 24 V DC and are Grade 1 under ANSI/BHMA A156.31, as HES states them; each page lists HES's own documents.

  • HES 1006: cylindrical and mortise locks with a 4-7/8 in strike, a latchbolt up to 3/4 in or a deadbolt up to 1 in; 1-11/16 in deep body; fail secure unless you order the F version.
  • HES 1500: cylindrical and mortise latchbolt locks with a 4-7/8 in strike and no deadbolt; 1-3/8 in deep body; fail secure or fail safe, set on site.
  • HES 1600: cylindrical and mortise locks with a 4-7/8 in strike, a latchbolt up to 3/4 in or a deadbolt up to 1 in; 1-5/8 in deep body; fail secure or fail safe, set on site.
  • HES 9600: rim exit devices with a Pullman latchbolt up to 3/4 in throw; mounts on the face of the frame without cutting it; fail secure or fail safe, set on site; not fire rated.

Fail safe or fail secure, and strike or maglock: the guide