HES 152:UNIVERSAL MOUNTING TABS - Mount inside hollow metal

HES 152:UNIVERSAL MOUNTING TABS - Universal Mounting Tabs for Hollow Metal Door Frames

Installing electric strikes in hollow metal frames without proper backing creates flex, misalignment, and premature failure. The HES 152 Universal Mounting Tabs provide a solid mounting surface inside hollow metal door frames, eliminating the need for field fabrication or improvised reinforcement solutions. These tabs ensure proper strike alignment and load distribution for long-term reliability in commercial access control installations.

Key Features

• Universal design fits standard hollow metal door frame profiles for broad compatibility across manufacturers
• Provides solid backing surface inside hollow frame cavities to prevent strike flex and misalignment
• Eliminates need for field welding or custom fabrication during strike installation
• Maintains proper strike-to-latch alignment under repeated door cycling and impact loads
• Prevents frame distortion that can cause binding, gap issues, or strike failure
• Compatible with HES electric strike series and most industry-standard electric strikes
• Simplifies installation in retrofit applications where frame reinforcement wasn't originally spec'd

Hollow metal frames without internal reinforcement compress and flex when strikes are installed, creating alignment problems that lead to failed access events and early hardware failure. The 152 mounting tabs install quickly inside the frame cavity before strike mounting, distributing fastener loads across a wider surface area and preventing the frame from collapsing inward. This is particularly critical in high-traffic applications where repeated door impacts would otherwise loosen improperly backed strikes.

For integrators managing retrofits or working with economy hollow metal frames that lack factory reinforcement, these tabs eliminate the need to coordinate with welders or fabricate custom solutions on site. The universal profile accommodates variations in frame wall thickness and internal geometry across different manufacturers. Properly installed tabs ensure the strike remains aligned to the latch bolt path throughout the door's service life, reducing callbacks for adjustment and preventing the gap issues that compromise both security and fire ratings in rated openings.