HES 10580004 Hes 4501-1/2IN-Blk Electric Strike
When you're installing access control on doors with 1/2-inch throw latches, the HES 4501 series gives you a field-proven solution that handles daily cycling without forcing you into expensive frame modifications. This black-finished electric strike is built for commercial applications where you need reliable fail-secure operation on both standard and heavy-duty doors with smaller latch throws.
Key Features
- Designed specifically for 1/2-inch throw latches commonly found on cylindrical and mortise locksets
- Fail-secure operation keeps doors locked during power loss, maintaining security perimeter integrity
- Black anodized finish matches most commercial door hardware for clean, professional installations
- Compact strike body fits standard door frames without requiring oversized prep work
- Accommodates both vertical and horizontal latch engagement for installation flexibility
- Field-reversible keeper allows adaptation to left-hand or right-hand door configurations on-site
- Heavy-duty solenoid mechanism rated for high-cycle commercial environments
- Compatible with standard 12/24 VDC access control power supplies
The 4501 series solves a common integration challenge: matching strike specifications to existing lockset hardware without re-prepping frames. Many installers encounter doors where the existing cylindrical lock has a 1/2-inch latch throw, and forcing a 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch strike creates alignment problems that lead to callbacks. This strike is engineered for that exact latch dimension, ensuring proper engagement and smooth release cycles. The fail-secure configuration makes it appropriate for perimeter doors, stairwells, and other locations where you need doors to remain locked if power is interrupted.
The field-reversible keeper and compact form factor reduce installation complexity on retrofit projects where you're working with existing frame prep. The black finish integrates cleanly with most commercial door hardware aesthetics, eliminating the mismatched appearance that can occur when mixing manufacturers. For access control deployments where you need dependable electric strike performance on doors with shorter latch throws, the HES 4501-1/2IN-Blk delivers the right combination of mechanical reliability and installation practicality.
