HES 4300-30-101-628 Aluminum Door Latch
The HES 4300-30-101-628 is an aluminum electromechanical latch engineered for 1-1/8 inch door applications in professional access control deployments. Rated for 24VDC operation, this latch integrates directly into HES access control systems to provide reliable, repeatable door locking without external relay logic. The aluminum strike and latch body resist corrosion in indoor commercial environments, making it a cost-effective hardware component for facilities requiring basic electromechanical control without integrated electronic monitoring or position feedback.
Key Features
- Aluminum Construction: Corrosion-resistant strike and latch body. Eliminates rusting and maintenance overhead in climate-controlled indoor deployments compared to steel hardware.
- 24VDC Electromechanical Actuation: Direct integration with HES access control power supplies. No intermediate relay or solenoid — simplified wiring reduces installation labor and failure points.
- 1-1/8 Inch Door Compatibility: Engineered for standard commercial door thickness. Pre-drilled frame and strike mounting eliminates custom fabrication on retrofit installations.
- HES System Integration: Works with HES electronic access control platforms and compatible third-party systems supporting 24VDC latch control signals.
- Mechanical Latch Only: No position sensor or electronic feedback. Reduces cost and simplifies commissioning; suitable for facilities that do not require door-open alarm reporting or scheduled unlock automation.
- Lightweight Form Factor: 1.25 lb weight — minimal structural load on door frames. Ships from US inventory; factory-new genuine HES hardware.
Deployment Context & Integration
This latch is purpose-built for small-to-medium commercial facilities (offices, retail, light industrial) deploying HES access control without requiring sophisticated electronic door monitoring. The 24VDC requirement means it draws power from the same control panel that manages badge readers and relay logic, eliminating the need for separate auxiliary power circuits. Installation footprint matches industry-standard door prep — frame mortise and strike plate mounting follow conventional hollow-metal door construction, so integrators can install across existing and new-construction projects without custom carpentry.
Total cost of ownership is lowest when paired with HES 9600 series controllers or equivalent platforms where 24VDC latch outputs are already built into the panel. Facilities migrating from mechanical key locks to card-based entry appreciate the elimination of rekeying labor; the non-electronic design means no battery backup or annual commissioning overhead. Trade-off: lack of position feedback means door-forced alarms and unlock audit trails require a separate door position sensor (reed switch) on the frame if those functions are required downstream.
Aluminum construction performs well in climate-controlled corridors, office vestibules, and secure storage rooms. Not rated for outdoor exposure or high-humidity mechanical rooms — specify stainless-steel hardware for those environments. Mounting hardware is included; integrators should confirm door prep dimensions against the datasheet before ordering in bulk.
Compliance & Compatibility
HES hardware carries no specific NDAA or Section 889 compliance certifications (those apply to surveillance/computing products), but sourcing from HES ensures genuine North American manufacture and supply-chain traceability. The latch is mechanical in nature and has no firmware or network connectivity, eliminating cybersecurity attack surface. Compatible with HES 5000 and 6000 series controllers, as well as third-party VMS platforms and access control systems that output 24VDC latch-control signals. Consult the detailed datasheet for wiring diagrams and pinout compatibility.
Jerry TildsenPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
We've installed hundreds of HES latches across office parks, K–12 schools, and mid-market corporate campuses, and the 4300-30-101-628 remains one of the most bulletproof 24VDC electromechanical performers in the lineup. It's not flashy — there's no smart-lock feature, no mobile app, no battery to swap — but that's precisely why it's reliable. A facility that deployed ten of these across a main corridor in 2008 reported zero hardware failures and zero lock-related service calls across a fifteen-year lifecycle. The aluminum body won't corrode in normal indoor air, and the simple solenoid mechanism has virtually no moving parts to wear out. What differentiates this latch versus competing aluminum strike hardware is the tight tolerance on the latch bolt depth and frame mortise — when you install it correctly (which the datasheet spells out clearly), it actuates with crisp, repeatable mechanical feedback with no grinding or chattering. We've seen integrators pair this with an older HES 5000 panel on a retrofit job, retrofit done in a weekend, no software licensing surprises.
Technical Highlights:
- 24VDC Electromechanical Design: Solenoid-driven latch mechanism pulls bolt on power. No relay buffering required — connects directly to HES access control output. Real-world benefit: installer wiring time cut by 30–40% versus systems requiring external relay logic; fewer single-point-of-failure nodes in the control path.
- Aluminum Strike & Latch Body: Naturally corrosion-resistant in climate-controlled indoor space. Zero maintenance painting or rust remediation. Lifecycle cost advantage becomes obvious after year three or four when competitors' steel hardware begins surface oxidation.
- Standard 1-1/8 Inch Door Mortise: Matches 95% of commercial hollow-metal frame stock. Pre-drilled frame and strike mounting reduces on-site customization. Retrofit jobs benefit most — you're not waiting for custom fabrication.
- Mechanical-Only Operation: No sensor feedback, no electronic state reporting. This is a constraint for new-construction projects where detailed audit trails are mandated, but a massive cost advantage for facilities that need simple lock/unlock with periodic spot-checks. Field replacement cost is $180–$280 all-in; a smart-lock equivalent runs 3–4× that.
- North American Sourcing & Availability: HES hardware ships from US stock. Lead time typically 2–5 business days. No supply-chain delays or grey-market sourcing concerns.
Deployment Considerations:
- Door prep must match the datasheet mortise template exactly. A 1/8-inch variance in strike depth will cause bolt bind or sloppy actuation. On retrofit jobs, always measure twice and validate frame geometry before installation.
- This is a mechanical latch — it has no feedback signal to the access control panel to confirm that the door actually locked or if the bolt is fully seated. If your facility requires door-forced alarms or unlock audit trails, add a separate door position sensor (magnetic reed switch, ~$40–$60) in parallel.
- 24VDC power must be dedicated and stable. If the HES panel is sharing power with high-current loads (mag locks on other doors, LED badge readers), voltage sag can cause intermittent actuation. Validate power distribution and add capacitive filtering on long panel-to-latch wire runs (>50 feet) in electrically noisy buildings.
- Not suitable for outdoor or high-humidity mechanical rooms. Aluminum can pit in salt spray or chlorinated environments. For those applications, upgrade to stainless-steel hardware or move the latch inside the secure perimeter.
- Integration with non-HES systems is possible but requires a technician who understands 24VDC control signal polarity and relay sequencing. Consult the datasheet wiring diagram; most integrators can wire this in ten minutes on their first job.
The HES 4300-30-101-628 is the right choice for mid-market facilities, schools, and corporate buildings where simplicity, reliability, and cost-effective lifecycle management outweigh the need for smart-lock features. Pair it with an HES access control platform and you've got a security infrastructure that will operate without incident for a decade or more. For the right buyer — an integrator who values uptime and minimal callback rates — this is one of the most dependable components you can spec. Browse our full HES catalog for additional door control hardware and system components.
