An electric strike is a great decision to make if you are looking for strong business security as well as good physical appearance. Electric strikes are fairly easy for a locksmith to install and are one of the cheaper options to choose from that are currently on the market. When choosing an electric strike for your business, you really should avoid the cheaper prices. An electric strike needs to be of good quality to do it’s job properly.
Installing an electric strike to a door inside of your business is an excellent way to prevent unwanted intrusions or burglaries by only allowing the door to open by-way of an access control system. When you utilize an electric strike, the door is opened via some sort of remote release that can be controlled from a distance, no key necessary. An electric strike can be set up so that it is opened automatically with a door opener so as to comply with the American Disabilities Act.
It is important to understand the electric strike alone does not cause the door to be secure, rather it is the door handle and/or lock. The electric strike permits a door to open by releasing a hinge, called the strike, inside of the latch area of the lock. How is a door unlocked when it has an electric strike? The electric strike is wired to some sort of system, such as an intercom or a keypad that causes it to gain energy and pop the hinge upward, thus unlocking and opening the doorway. An electric strike is used to allow people access through a door without having to provide them all with a key. It is essential for a door to have an external lock in order for an electric strike to be installed.
