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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==
* [[Lock]]
* [[Bolt]]
* [[Latch]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:47, 15 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.

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