Electric Strikes

Electric strikes replace the fixed strike plate in a door frame with an electromechanical unit that releases on command, allowing a door to be pushed or pulled open without retracting the latch bolt. They are the default door control device on most commercial access control openings.

Plan Your Deployment

  • Fail-safe (unlocks on power loss) vs. fail-secure (stays locked)
  • Voltage (12/24 VDC or 12/24 VAC) and current draw (holding and inrush)
  • Frame material: hollow metal, aluminum, or wood
  • ANSI/BHMA grade and static strength rating
  • Latch monitoring, door position, and tamper signals required

What to Look For

Fail-secure is the standard on most interior commercial openings; fail-safe is required on stair doors, areas of refuge, and egress paths where local code demands free exit. Match voltage to the existing door control panel. ANSI Grade 1 strikes are rated for the heaviest commercial cycles and are recommended on high-traffic doors.

Common Deployment Scenarios

Electric strikes are used on perimeter storefronts, tenant entries, office suite doors, and interior security-zone doors. They are commonly paired with a request-to-exit sensor and door position contact to complete the opening monitoring required by audit trails.

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