🔐 Electric Strike Failure After Break-In – What You Need to Know

đŸ”đŸ’„ After a Break-In or Forced Entry – Electric Strike Failure Explained đŸ’„đŸ”
📍 Montreal & Surrounding Areas – Shay Locksmith

After a break-in or forced entry, one of the most common failures we see is a broken electric strike. In recent years, thieves have become smarter. They no longer rely only on crowbars or screwdrivers — even simple force techniques can be enough on low-grade hardware.

👉 Electric strikes and magnetic locks work by resistance under force.
If a door is pulled strong and fast, lower-end systems can fail instantly.

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❗ Important to know:

Electric strikes damaged by force or abuse are NOT covered under warranty.

⚠ LOW-COST ELECTRIC STRIKES ($200 and under)

‱ ❌ No warranty
‱ ⚙ Weak internal mechanism
‱ đŸ’„ Break easily when door is pulled or forced
‱ 🔧 Must be replaced (not repairable)

👉 Most common issue:
The strike latch (lip) breaks off — exactly what we see after forced entry.

đŸ’Ș FORCE RATINGS MATTER

‱ Standard residential/light strikes: ~400 lbs resistance
âžĄïž One strong pull = đŸ’„ broken

‱ RCI U65 (commercial grade): ~800 lbs resistance
‱ HES heavy-duty strikes: up to 1200 lbs resistance

👉 Even when forced, high-end strikes usually DO NOT BREAK and often continue working normally.

đŸ—ïž COMMERCIAL GRADE = REAL PROTECTION

✔ Stronger internal components
✔ Higher resistance to forced entry
✔ Longer lifespan
✔ Better protection for buildings & tenants

⚠ Note:
Upgrading to commercial-grade strikes may require:
‱ Additional labor time
‱ Door or frame modification

🚹 MOST COMMON BROKEN STRIKES WE SEE:

‱ Alpha Strike (Montreal)
‱ Peso Strike (Germany)
‱ RCI 15CA (USA)

📩 SECURITY TIPS FOR BUILDING OWNERS & LANDLORDS:

📬 Ask tenants to regularly pick up packages to reduce mailbox theft
đŸŽ„ Upgrade camera systems to 8MP or higher resolution
📍 Install cameras at:
‱ Main entrances
‱ Mailbox areas
‱ Garages
‱ Side exits
‱ Each floor access points

📞 DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT FAILS AGAIN!

Upgrade your security today with a stronger, reliable solution.

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📧 info@serruriermontreal.com

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