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2. Electric strike - Wikipedia

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   Electric strike with monitoring contact. An electric strike is an access control device used for door frames. It replaces the fixed strike faceplate often used with a latch (also known as a keeper). Like a fixed strike plate, it normally presents a ramped or beveled surface to the locking latch allowing the door to close and latch just like a ...

3. Electronic lock - Wikipedia

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   Electric strikes can also be either "fail unlocked" (except in Fire Listed Doors, as they must remain latched when power is not present), or the more-secure "fail locked" design. Electric strikes are easier to attack than a mag lock. It is simple to lever the door open at the strike, as often there is an increased gap between the strike and the ...

4. Electromagnetic lock - Wikipedia

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   The principle behind an electromagnetic lock is the use of electromagnetism to lock a door when energized. The holding force should be collinear with the load, and the lock and armature plate should be face-to-face to achieve optimal operation. The magnetic lock relies upon some of the basic concepts of electromagnetism.

5. Electromagnetic door holder - Wikipedia

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   The door holders release, allowing the doors to close automatically using door closers. [1] [2] The electric power to keep the doors open is typically 12 VDC, 24 VDC (common), 24 VAC, 120 VAC, or 240 VAC. The closed doors may or may not mechanically latch or lock in the closed position. Many fire doors do not lock, to allow building occupants ...

6. Door furniture - Wikipedia

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   If the strike is for a latch bolt, it typically also includes a small ramped area to help the bolt move inward while the door is being closed. (Also known as just "strike") It's also available as electric strike which allows you to open the door even though the mechanical lock is locked.

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