Adams Rite 7100 Electric Strike - Flat Faceplate for Aluminium Doors (12/24v Variants)

The Adams Rite 7100 is a medium-duty mortice electric strike for aluminium-framed doors and access-controlled entrances. It replaces the fixed strike in a compatible frame or opposing aluminium door leaf, allowing a keypad, intercom, card reader or controller to release the existing deadlatch electrically while retaining normal mechanical operation of the lock.

This model has a flat, short faceplate with rounded corners for a suitable aluminium frame or flat-faceplate door preparation. It is particularly useful on single-leaf aluminium entrance doors where an access-controlled release is required without replacing the existing deadlatch.

This is an unmonitored electric strike: it provides the electrical release function but does not include the additional monitoring contacts supplied with the separately listed monitored models. Choose a monitored version if strike or latch feedback is required by the control system.

Key Features

• Purpose-made aluminium-door release: Designed for compatible narrow-stile aluminium frames and door assemblies.
• Existing deadlatch retained: Electrically releases a suitable latchbolt without the user having to withdraw the mechanical latch.
• Medium-duty security: Supplier-listed holding force of approximately 907kg (2,000lb) for compatible 7100-series configurations.
• DC continuous operation: DC versions are continuously rated; AC models are intended for intermittent operation.
• Compatible latch projection: Suitable for compatible deadlatches or cylindrical locksets with approximately 12.7mm to 15.9mm latchbolt projection.
• Non-handed arrangement: Suitable for left- or right-hand door applications when correctly installed.
• Architectural finish: Satin anodised aluminium finish complements commercial aluminium door and frame systems.
• Short faceplate: Approximately 123mm to 124mm high and 32mm wide, depending on the selected series and faceplate.
• Stainless steel keeper: Durable bolt-retaining components support reliable repeated release and re-latching.
• Access-control compatibility: Can form part of an appropriately designed keypad, reader, intercom or managed door-entry system.

Technical Specifications

Voltage and Fail-Safe or Fail-Secure Options

• 12V AC - Fail Secure: Fail secure (fail locked): the strike remains locked when power is removed, subject to the complete system design.
• 12V DC - Fail Secure: Fail secure (fail locked): the strike remains locked when power is removed, subject to the complete system design.
• 12V DC - Fail Safe: Fail safe (fail unlocked): the strike releases when power is removed, subject to the complete system design.
• 24V DC - Fail Secure: Fail secure (fail locked): the strike remains locked when power is removed, subject to the complete system design.
• 24V DC - Fail Safe: Fail safe (fail unlocked): the strike releases when power is removed, subject to the complete system design.

Installation and Compatibility

• Confirm whether the opening requires a flat or radiused faceplate before selecting the strike; these profiles are not interchangeable without the correct door or frame preparation.
• Measure the existing faceplate, strike-body pocket, latch projection and available clearance behind the frame before ordering.
• Check that the existing Adams Rite deadlatch or cylindrical latch enters the keeper centrally and withdraws without binding.
• Match the chosen voltage and AC/DC supply type to the actual strike variant; size the power supply and controller relay for the relevant current draw.
• Set fail-safe or fail-secure operation only where supported by the selected model and where consistent with the complete access-control and emergency-release design.
• Use appropriate fixings, mounting clips and frame preparation, and check handing, door gaps and latch alignment before energising the release.
• Commission the strike under real operating conditions, including the effect of the door closer, air pressure, latch preload and normal traffic.
• Check escape routes, emergency release, fire strategy and any required interfacing with a competent installer or responsible person before the opening is put into service.

Recommended Applications

• Single-leaf or paired aluminium entrance doors in offices, shared residential buildings and commercial premises.
• Narrow-stile shopfronts, communal entrances and controlled-access reception doors with compatible latch hardware.
• Audio or video door-entry systems where an indoor handset, monitor or release button operates the entrance door.
• Standalone keypad, proximity-reader and card-reader installations requiring an electrically controlled deadlatch release.
• Replacement and refurbishment projects where an existing Adams Rite release needs matching by faceplate, voltage and fail-safe or fail-secure behaviour.

What's Included

• One Adams Rite 7100 electric strike in the selected configuration.
• Matching faceplate and the standard manufacturer-supplied installation components for that model.
• Standard unmonitored electrical release connections.
• Power supply, controller, deadlatch, keypad and other access-control equipment are not included.