HES 1006 and 9000 Series Electric Strikes
HES electric strikes include the versatile 1006 family for cylindrical and mortise lock applications and multiple 9000-series surface-mounted models for rim exit-device and specialty openings. A correct choice requires the exact lock and latch geometry, frame condition, fire and wind requirements, fail mode, monitoring and power design.
Select the complete system, not one headline feature
Match devices, software, licensing, infrastructure, retention, integrations and support to the operating requirement before finalizing the design.
Opening survey and strike-family selection
Survey door, frame, handing, swing, lock manufacturer and model, latch or deadbolt dimensions, existing ANSI preparation, door closer and preload. Photograph and measure the opening without exposing credential data. Verify fire labels, smoke requirements, windstorm or exterior conditions and the applicable code path before selecting fail mode.
Use the current HES compatibility and faceplate information to match the 1006 or appropriate 9000-series model. A surface strike for one Pullman latch geometry may not accept another. Record keeper depth, latch throw, frame material, reveal, mounting surface and required monitor options.
Each opening deserves its own line in a schedule: fail mode, who may pass and when, what the fire and egress path requires, and who will hold the access software afterward. A strike model chosen from a catalog page means little until that line is filled in and the responsible parties have agreed to it.
- Lock and latch identification
- Frame and opening measurements
- Fire/wind/environment labels
- Fail mode and egress review
Frame preparation, faceplate and power design
For a 1006 installation, coordinate strike body depth, faceplate, shims, lip extension and trim condition with the actual frame. Surface-mounted models require adequate frame face, latch engagement and listed hardware where ratings apply. Do not remove frame material until the complete opening has been approved.
Size filtered 12 or 24 VDC power from the exact current draw, cable length and simultaneous loads. Coordinate controller relay, fire-alarm interface where required, door position, latch or strike monitoring and suppression. Fail-safe and fail-secure behavior must be documented rather than inferred from wire color.
Order the strike body, faceplate and option package together against the recorded frame and latch measurements, because two parts with nearly the same number can differ in keeper depth, monitoring option or supported voltage. The power supply, fire interface and controller output need to carry every device sharing them, which is worth settling before the purchase order goes out.
- Exact faceplate or surface model
- Frame preparation approval
- Filtered power and voltage drop
- Relay and monitor mapping
| Opening | Typical family question | Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Mortise/cylindrical lock | Does a 1006 faceplate match? | Latch, deadbolt and frame prep |
| Rim exit device | Which 9000 surface strike fits? | Latch shape, throw and rating |
| Monitored door | Which contacts are supported? | LBM/LBSM and faceplate |
| Rated opening | Is the complete assembly listed? | Model, fail mode and fire label |
Installation, alignment and system integration
Protect the door and frame, use the manufacturer template and keep mounting surfaces flat. Adjust the closer, hinges and lock so the latch enters and releases without using the strike to overcome excessive preload. Verify wire routing does not pinch at the frame or compromise rated construction.
Integrate unlock schedules, credential grants, request-to-exit and forced/held-open alarms with the access platform. Test local mechanical egress independently from electronic release. Monitoring contacts should represent the intended physical state and be named clearly in the software.
Door names, schedules and alarm points in the access platform are as much part of this opening as the strike itself, so limit who can create an unlock schedule and record which accounts hold that right. Before a controller or panel update, save the current door configuration and read what the release notes say about relay and input behavior.
- Template-based installation
- Door and latch alignment
- Access-control sequence
- Mechanical egress independence
Acceptance, documentation and maintenance
Test repeated secure and release cycles from both sides, including door pressure, loss of power, schedule, credential, fire interface if applicable and after-hours alarm states. Confirm latch engagement and that the door closes and latches reliably without scraping.
Deliver strike model, faceplate, voltage, fail mode, current, controller output, monitoring point, wiring path, photographs and test record. Keep templates and official instructions with the protected opening schedule and include alignment and fastener inspection in preventive maintenance.
Hand over the opening with its test sheet, photographs and the as-built wiring, plus support contacts for the strike and the panel that drives it. Where a closer, hinge or frame problem was found but belongs to another trade, write it as an open item with the responsible party named rather than closing it quietly.
- Normal and failure tests
- Opening and wiring record
- Official instructions retained
- Alignment maintenance plan
How we plan and deliver the work
The final design depends on site conditions, existing systems, client policies and the selected manufacturer or platform.
Measure the opening
Record lock type, latch throw, frame material and door gap at each opening the strike will serve.
Match strike family
Pick the strike body, faceplate and fail mode that suit the existing lock, fire rating and frame condition.
Prepare and mount
Cut or modify the frame, run power to the strike, and set the keeper so the latch seats freely.
Verify and monitor
Test release under load, confirm latch and door monitoring report correctly, then adjust alignment before the opening goes live.
Information to gather before design
Strike selection follows the lock body and latch mounted in the door leaf, and the frame prep that receives the strike, so measured detail per opening reduces returns, mis-cut frames and rework.
- Lock manufacturer, model and latch type
- Frame material, depth and existing prep
- Fire label status of each door
- Fail safe or fail secure requirement
- Power supply location and available voltage
Frequently asked questions
These are common planning questions. A site-specific answer should be confirmed during discovery and design.
Can a strike be chosen from the door width alone?
No. Lock, latch, frame, rating, preload, fail mode and monitoring determine compatibility.
Should a strike pull a misaligned door into position?
No. Correct hinges, closer, frame and latch alignment so the strike is not compensating for a mechanical problem.
Are fail safe and fail secure interchangeable?
No. They change behavior during power loss and must match code, egress and security requirements.
What should be recorded after installation?
Model, faceplate, voltage, fail mode, monitoring, controller point, wiring, tests and opening photographs.
Manufacturer software, firmware and technical files remain on the manufacturer’s official website. We do not mirror firmware files locally.
Get an electric strike survey for your openings
Photograph each frame prep and send the door list beside it, showing lock model, latch type, frame material, fire label and the fail mode each opening requires. Strike selection is a per-opening decision, not a project-wide one.