About this item
The HES 5200C-630 is a Grade 1 complete electric strike that releases a door electrically for access control while holding it securely latched the rest of the time. An electric strike replaces the fixed strike plate in the door frame: energises it and the keeper pivots so the door opens on a push, which is how a card reader, keypad, or buzzer releases the opening. The 5200C is the "Complete Pac," it ships with the strike body plus both the 501 and 501A faceplates and mounting hardware in one box, so it's ready to install in most cylindrical-lockset openings without ordering faceplates separately. It's field-selectable fail safe or fail secure, runs on 12 or 24 volts AC or DC, and comes in satin stainless (630).
What fail safe and fail secure mean
This is the first decision on any electric strike, and the 5200C lets you pick either in the field. Fail secure (fail locked) keeps the door locked when power is lost, you need a powered release or a key to get in, while exit stays free from the inside. That suits most exterior and security doors, because an outage leaves the door secured. Fail safe (fail open) unlocks on power loss, which is for doors that must be released in an emergency. Because the 5200C is field selectable, one unit covers either requirement, you set it during installation rather than ordering a specific version.
When wired to an access control system, intercom, or request-to-exit device, energizing the 5200C frees the keeper so the door opens, then it relatches when the door closes.
Why the 5200's horizontal adjustability matters
This is the 5200 series' signature feature and the reason installers choose it. The strike has in-frame horizontal adjustability, meaning after the strike is mounted, the installer can adjust the keeper opening to line up with the actual horizontal position of the latchbolt. On a typical strike, if the latch doesn't sit perfectly in the keeper, you're shimming or remortising the frame. The 5200 lets you dial the alignment in after install, which fixes the most common electric-strike headache and speeds up the job. It accommodates 5/8" to 3/4" latchbolts (3/4" with a 1/8" door gap) and is non-handed, so one unit works on any door.
The included 501 faceplate (square corners) suits cylindrical locksets in ANSI metal jambs, and the 501A (radius corners, universal mounting tabs) suits cylindrical locksets or spring latches in aluminum frames, covering the two most common frame conditions out of the box. If you need a cutting template for the frame prep, HES offers the CUT-MTK metal template kit as an accessory.
HES 5200C-630 specifications
-
Type: Complete electric strike (body + 501 and 501A faceplates + hardware), for cylindrical locksets.
-
Function: Field-selectable fail safe or fail secure.
-
Voltage: Dual 12 or 24 VDC/VAC. 0.24A at 12V, 0.12A at 24V. DC continuous duty, AC intermittent duty.
-
Adjustability: In-frame horizontal adjustment. Non-handed.
-
Latchbolt: Accommodates 5/8" to 3/4" (3/4" with 1/8" door gap).
-
Strength: 1,500 lbs static, 70 ft-lbs dynamic, 500,000 cycle endurance. Tamper resistant.
-
Faceplates included: 501 (square corners, ANSI metal jambs) and 501A (radius corners, universal tabs, aluminum frames). ANSI/BHMA E09321, E09322, E09323.
-
Frame application: Metal, wood.
-
Strike body depth: 1-3/16". Internally mounted solenoid. Plug-in connector. Trim enhancer included.
-
Options: LBM latchbolt monitor, LBSM latchbolt strike monitor.
-
Finish: 630 satin stainless. Warranty: 5-year limited.
Why choose the HES 5200C-630
HES is one of the most trusted electric strike brands in access control, and the 5200C is its Grade 1 adjustable solution in a complete, ready-to-install package. You get field-selectable fail safe/fail secure, dual voltage, the horizontal adjustability that makes alignment painless, both common faceplates in the box, and serious strength ratings backed by a 5-year warranty. For a cylindrical-lockset opening tied to access control, it's a fast, flexible, code-friendly choice.
One thing to confirm before ordering: the 5200C fits cylindrical locksets with up to a 3/4" latchbolt, verifies your lockset and frame match, and decides fail safe vs fail secure for your door (you set it in the field). If you only need the body, the plain 5200 is body-only, the 5200C is the complete package.
Order the HES 5200C-630 from American Locksets
We stock the full HES 5200 line and accessories from authorized distribution, so every strike ships with the manufacturer warranty. Compare models in the HES electric strikes category, or browse all electric strikes.
Trusted Since 2001
.svg)
