Electric strike vs. electric bolt

An electric strike is an electromechanical device used for remote, wire opening of doors or fences. It is characterized by a so-called "movable latch". It is the most popular and cheapest solution currently used in access control systems. We distinguish two subtypes:aversive, reversive. In the case of an aversive electric strike, applying voltage to the electric strike coil causes its unlocking, and in the case of the reversive one, it's the other way around - applying voltage blocks the electric strike (without power, it's unlocked). We distinguish electric strikes with:memory (impluse-steered), a switch (the option to mechanically unlock the pawl), reversive, aversive, reinforced (endures pressure up to 1000kg), low-current (with a lowered power consumption).

An electric bolt is a far more technologically advanced device than an electric strike. A locking element is a retractable spindle made from hardened steel. Thanks to that, it's very resistant to shearing and eventual acts of vandalism. Electric bolts are usually made in the reversive version (powered– they block the doors); however, verions with an opposite operation scheme are also available (in that case, they are equipped with an emergency insert - when there is no power, opening the doors with a key is possible). The electric bolt has a sensor protecting it from retracting the spindle in the event of incorrect door placement. More information about the whole offer of electric strikes and bolts will be provided by your sales representative.