Adams Rite 7101 Electric Strike - Radius Faceplate (12v F/L & F/U Variants)

The Adams Rite 7101 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 radiused faceplate shaped to suit the rounded nose of the inactive leaf in a suitable pair of narrow-stile aluminium doors. The curved profile is important: it should not be substituted for a flat-faceplate strike unless the receiving stile and door arrangement are specifically prepared for it.

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.

How the Electric Strike Works

When the door closes, the existing mechanical latch engages with the strike keeper in the frame. An authorised signal from the connected entry or access-control system releases the keeper, allowing the latchbolt to pass and the door to open. When the door closes again, the latch re-engages in the strike. The selected fail-safe or fail-secure configuration determines the strike's condition if electrical power is interrupted; safe escape from the protected side must be addressed separately as part of the complete door design.

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.

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 7101 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.