Service Highlights
- Integration with Keypads, Fobs, and Card Readers
- Fail-Safe and Fail-Secure Configurations
- Installation on Aluminum, Wood, and Steel Frames
- Buzzer and Intercom System Upgrades
- Coordination with Automatic Door Operators
- Heavy-Duty Strikes for High-Traffic Entryways
Controlled Access That Latches Reliably
Electric strikes are the mechanical heart of any access control or buzzer system. They replace the standard strike plate on the door frame, allowing the door to remain physically locked from the outside while electronically releasing the latch when a valid fob is swiped or a receptionist pushes a button.
iProtect Locksmith specializes in the precise installation and repair of electric strikes for commercial properties across the GTA.
Electric Strike Services
- New Installations: Cutting into steel, wood, or aluminum frames to mount and wire new electric strikes for access control systems.
- Failed Strike Replacement: Diagnosing and replacing burnt-out or mechanically jammed strikes.
- Door Buzzer Integration: Upgrading office entryways so staff can buzz clients in remotely.
- Hardware Coordination: Ensuring the door closer, hinges, and mechanical latch are perfectly aligned. If the door sags and puts pressure on the electric strike, the electronic release will jam.
Access Control Ready
An electric strike is only part of an access system. We can assess compatible keypad locks, fob readers, and commercial door hardware for the approved opening. Egress, electrical, accessibility, fire-code, and inspection requirements should be confirmed with the applicable authority or qualified professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between fail-safe and fail-secure electric strikes?
A 'fail-secure' strike remains locked if the power goes out, maintaining building security. A 'fail-safe' strike automatically unlocks when power is lost, which is often required by fire codes for emergency exit routes.
Can an electric strike be installed on a glass aluminum storefront door?
Yes. We use specialized, narrow-stile electric strikes designed specifically to fit into the narrow aluminum frames of commercial storefront doors, integrating seamlessly with Adams Rite deadlatches.
Do you fix buzzer systems that have stopped unlocking the door?
Yes. When a receptionist presses a buzzer and the door doesn't open, the issue is usually a burnt-out electric strike coil, a broken wire, or a door alignment issue. We can diagnose and repair the entire hardware system.