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A strike is a metal plate placed around, into, or over the recess in a doorjamb to accept the locking [[Bolt|bolt]]. Strikes are used to increase the amount of force or time necessary to open a door with [[Destructive_Entry|destructive]] entry methods. Strike plates differ based on the type of door and the security requirements of the installation. | A strike is a metal plate placed around, into, or over the recess in a doorjamb to accept the locking [[Bolt|bolt]]. Strikes are used to increase the amount of force or time necessary to open a [[door]] with [[Destructive_Entry|destructive]] entry methods. Strike plates differ based on the type of door and the security requirements of the installation. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 21:11, 14 June 2009
Strike
A strike is a metal plate placed around, into, or over the recess in a doorjamb to accept the locking bolt. Strikes are used to increase the amount of force or time necessary to open a door with destructive entry methods. Strike plates differ based on the type of door and the security requirements of the installation.
