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Camden Door Controls has introduced the industry's first 1/2" RIM Strike with 15 lbs. preload. Camden 1299 Series strikes are Grade 1 rated, with UL 1034/294 and ANSI/BHMA listings. Available in brushed stainless steel or black finish, these 1299 strikes offer 'Universal' performance with selectable 12/24V, AC/DC voltage, and fail-secure/fail-safe operation. Latch monitor included. 1299 Series Preload RIM strikes 1299 Series strikes are packaged with 1/8" and 1/4" spacer plates to accommodate up to 3/4" latch projection. A metal marking jig is also included in the package, making installation fast and easy. 1299 Series Preload RIM strikes avoid the most common cause of strike failure by withstanding up to 15 lbs. of pressure against the strike's keepers (jaws). Preload pressure can be caused by differences in air pressure on each side of the door (particularly a stacking effect common in stairwells), a misaligned door, or simply someone pushing on the door before the strike is unlocked.

Camden Door Controls has announced a number of enhancements to its popular CX-DE1200 Series EXIT WATCH™ delayed egress magnetic locks. These include a louder 75 dB voice annunciation, packaging the lock with a 90 dB remote sounder, and adding the option for a cost-effective kit that includes the maglock, remote sounder, and a remote reset key switch. Camden EXIT WATCH™ series Camden EXIT WATCH™ series delayed egress magnetic locks feature a 1200 lb. holding force, rugged aluminium construction, voice, and LED count-down annunciation, with anti-tailgating and anti-passback. They are available in single and two-door models that are UL-listed and comply with NFPA, IBC, IFC, UBC, and CPC code requirements. 

Camden Door Controls is proud to announce the launch of its new 1420 Series Low-Profile Fire-Rated Strike, designed to provide a cost-effective solution for code compliance in UL fire-rated doors and frames with cylindrical locksets. Built to the highest industry standards, the CX-ED1420 strikes are Grade 1 ANSI fire-rated and engineered for 1/2” to 5/8” latch projection. CX-ED1420 Series features They offer exceptional durability with 1,500 lbs static strength and are factory-tested for an impressive 1.5 million cycles. Certified for UL 1034 and 294 security standards, these strikes are also 90-minute fire-rated to UL10C and CAN4-S104 standards, ensuring top-tier reliability and safety. Designed for versatility, the CX-ED1420 Series features a universal 12/24V AC or DC design with field-selectable fail-safe or fail-secure operation. Additionally, they are available in a sleek black architectural finish (BHMA622, US19) and backed by Camden’s no-hassle 5-year replacement warranty.