Electric Strike Door Hardware

Nc series 450 the nc series no cut electric door strike can be used to convert cylindrical lock sets into an electronic access controlled locking system.

Electric strike door hardware.

Electric strike locks remain locked from the outside at all times. Fail secure or fail locked electric door strikes can be opened when electric current is applied and remain locked during power failures. An electric strike is an access control device used for door frames it replaces the fixed strike faceplate often used with a latch also known as a keeper 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. Electric strikes are used in electromagnetic locking systems to control the locking mechanism on doors in secure areas.

When an electric strike is activated it releases the latch unlocking the door. 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. On our site you will find all the major brands and a large inventory to meet your commercial door hardware needs. The lock or panic hardware functions independently of the electric strike.

Electric strikes replace a standard door strike and is connected to a power supply. This makes electric strikes great for use with handicap automatic door openers as well as other door control applications. Automatic door and hardware carries the largest. Choosing the right commercial door hardware is not the easiest of tasks but we are here to help you make the right decision.

The low versatile profile cs series of electric strikes are designed for use with cylindrical locksets and select mortise locksets without deadbolt for both metal and wood door frames. Therefore while the electric strike plate functions to keep the door locked from the outside even if the power is out you can still open the door from the inside by turning the door handle or pushing the touchpad of the panic hardware. The electric strike provides remote electrical control to unlock a door. Electric door strikes are used on commercial doors everywhere.

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