An existing interior door upgraded with an electric strike and credential reader for controlled employee access.
CTSS upgraded an existing interior door at a commercial facility with electronic access control. The project required adapting the existing wood door and lock preparation to accept a new electric strike while preserving the surrounding doorway and existing finishes.
A credential reader was installed beside the opening so authorized personnel could gain controlled entry without relying solely on a mechanical key.
The existing door was built around conventional mechanical lock hardware and was not originally prepared for an electric strike. The available opening had to be modified accurately so the new hardware would align with the existing latch and allow the door to close and release properly.
The work was performed inside an active commercial facility, requiring a controlled installation with limited disruption to nearby work areas and building circulation.
CTSS removed the existing strike hardware and carefully modified the door edge to accommodate the electric strike assembly. The opening was prepared to the correct dimensions, and the new strike was mounted and aligned with the existing latch.
A credential reader was installed beside the doorway and connected to the access control system. After installation, the door and strike were checked for proper alignment, secure closure, and electronic release.
The existing doorway was converted into a controlled access point without replacing the entire door assembly. Authorized personnel can now use the installed credential reader to request entry, while the electric strike provides electronic release at the door.
The finished installation improves access management and allows the facility to control entry into the restricted workspace more effectively.
An electric strike is an electronically controlled door-locking component that replaces or modifies the conventional strike plate. When authorized access is granted, the strike releases the door latch so the door can be opened without manually turning a key.
In many cases, yes. Existing doors can often be retrofitted with electric strikes, electrified locks, credential readers, and related access control hardware. The door, frame, latch, fire rating, and existing preparation must be inspected before selecting the proper hardware.
Depending on the system, users may gain entry with cards, key fobs, mobile credentials, PIN codes, or other approved credentials. Compatibility depends on the reader and access control platform installed at the facility.
Yes. A properly configured access control system can assign different permissions to users, restrict entry by door, and limit access to approved days or times.
CTSS installs commercial access control systems, electric strikes, credential readers, and controlled entry solutions throughout Northeast Ohio.
