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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]] | |||
[[Category:Locks]] | [[Category:Locks]] | ||
Revision as of 15:36, 28 January 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.
