Adams Rite 7140 Electric Strike (24 VAC, Aluminum) — Narrow-Stile Storefront Strike for Chicago
Model / Series: 7140-540-628-00
The Adams Rite 7140-540-628-00 is a Grade 1 electric strike for narrow-stile aluminum storefront doors and hollow-metal / wood frames — works with Adams Rite deadlatches and cylindrical locksets with 1/2" to 5/8" latchbolt projection. 24 VAC fail-secure standard, 0.74 A intermittent draw, 1-1/4" × 4-7/8" faceplate, clear anodized aluminum (628 finish). Field-convertible between fail-safe and fail-secure. Stainless steel bolt-retainer jaw. The Chicago choice for aluminum storefront entries with Adams Rite deadlatch hardware.
Specifications
- Brand
- Adams Rite (an ASSA ABLOY brand)
- Series
- Adams Rite 7100 / 7140
- Model
- 7140-540-628-00
- Form Factor
- Electric strike for narrow-stile aluminum and hollow-metal / wood frames
- Lockset Compatibility
- Adams Rite deadlatches and cylindrical locksets with 1/2 in to 5/8 in latchbolt projection
- Voltage
- 24 VAC standard / fail-secure
- Current Draw
- 0.74 A intermittent (24 VAC)
- Fail Mode
- Field-convertible fail-safe / fail-secure
- Strength
- Grade 1
- Faceplate
- 1-1/4 in × 4-7/8 in flat faceplate with square corners
- Case Dimensions
- ≈ 1 in × 3-3/8 in × 1-5/8 in deep
- Strike Opening
- 5/8 in × 1-7/16 in × 1/2 in deep
- Finish
- 628 (clear anodized aluminum)
- Construction
- Aluminum body; stainless steel bolt-retainer jaw
- Frame Compatibility
- Aluminum, hollow metal, and wood applications
Best Fit & Recommended For
Adams Rite 7140-540-628-00 Electric Strike
The Adams Rite 7140-540-628-00 is the narrow-stile aluminum storefront electric strike from Adams Rite (an ASSA ABLOY brand) — purpose-built for Adams Rite deadlatches and cylindrical locksets with 1/2” to 5/8” latchbolt projection in aluminum, hollow-metal, and wood frame applications. The Chicago default for storefront entry doors with Adams Rite hardware that can’t accept a wider strike body.
What’s Confirmed by the Official Adams Rite Spec
These specifications come directly from Adams Rite’s published 7140 datasheet and product documentation:
- Lockset compatibility: Adams Rite deadlatches and cylindrical locksets with 1/2 in to 5/8 in latchbolt projection
- Voltage: 24 VAC standard / fail-secure
- Current draw: 0.74 A intermittent operation at 24 VAC
- Fail mode: field-convertible between fail-safe and fail-secure
- Strength: Grade 1
- Faceplate: 1-1/4 in × 4-7/8 in flat faceplate with square corners
- Case dimensions: ≈ 1 in × 3-3/8 in × 1-5/8 in deep
- Strike opening: 5/8 in × 1-7/16 in × 1/2 in deep
- Finish: 628 — clear anodized aluminum (matches typical storefront frame finish)
- Construction: aluminum body; stainless steel bolt-retainer jaw for durability
- Frame compatibility: aluminum, hollow metal, and wood
When Adams Rite 7140 Fits Better Than HES
The 7140 is the right pick specifically for aluminum storefront entries with Adams Rite hardware:
| Strike | Best Fit |
|---|---|
| Adams Rite 7140 (this page) | Narrow-stile aluminum storefront with Adams Rite deadlatch / cylindrical lockset |
| HES 1500 | General commercial cylindrical / mortise (wider stile) |
| HES 1006 | High-abuse cylindrical / mortise |
| HES 9500 | Surface-mounted fire-rated rim exit |
For aluminum storefront entries that already use Adams Rite hardware, the 7140 is the right SKU — matches the hardware ecosystem, fits the narrow stile, finishes match the frame.
Where the Adams Rite 7140 Wins in Chicago
- Aluminum storefront entry doors with Adams Rite deadlatches
- Office building lobby vestibule storefront entries
- Retail storefront entries with narrow-stile aluminum frames
- Restaurant and hospitality front-door storefront installations
- Banking branch storefront entries
- Healthcare clinic storefront entries
- Multi-tenant residential lobby storefront vestibules
- Education facility main lobby storefront entries
- Government / municipal building storefront entries
- Property management storefront-prep retrofits
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the Adams Rite 7140 across the full Chicago metropolitan area for aluminum storefront and narrow-stile entry-door installations.
Recommended Pairings
- HES 1500 — internally-mounted alternative for non-Adams-Rite cylindrical openings on the same project
- HES 1006 — heavy-duty option for high-abuse cylindrical / mortise positions
- HES 9500 — surface-mounted fire-rated alternative for rim exit devices
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC installs the Adams Rite 7140 across Chicago for aluminum storefront and narrow-stile entry deployments. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, frame and lockset verification (Adams Rite deadlatch / cylindrical, 1/2”-5/8” latchbolt), strike installation with field selection of fail-safe / fail-secure, 24 VAC wiring back to the access control panel, and integration with the existing Adams Rite door hardware. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
HES
HES 1500
The HES 1500 Series is a standard-duty electric strike for cylindrical and mortise latchbolt locksets (no deadbolt) — 1,500 lbs static, 70 ft-lbs dynamic, 4-7/8" strike plate, 1-3/8" depth. The Chicago go-to strike for general commercial latchbolt openings. The 1500C 'Complete Pac' SKU ships with multiple faceplates (1J, 1K, 1KD, 1KM) for universal frame fit.
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HES 1006
The HES 1006 is the strongest and most versatile electric strike available — dual interlocking plunger design, heavy-duty stainless steel construction, tested to exceed 3,000 lbs static / 350 ft-lbs dynamic strength, factory tested to exceed 1,000,000 cycles. Dual voltage 12/24 VDC. ANSI/BHMA A156.31 Grade 1, UL 10C fire-rated, UL 294 listed, ASTM E152 fire-door compliant. The Chicago choice for high-abuse cylindrical and mortise lockset openings — schools, healthcare, government, multi-tenant residential.
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HES 9500
The HES 9500 Series is a 3-hour fire-rated, surface-mounted electric strike for commercial rim exit devices with a 3/4" Pullman latch. Components fully encased within a 3/4"-thick stainless steel housing — no frame cutting required. 1,500 lbs static / 70 ft-lbs dynamic, exceeds Grade 1, field-selectable fail-secure / fail-safe and 12 / 24 VDC, UL 10C fire-rated, UL 1034 burglary-resistant, NFPA 80-07 compliant for retrofit into fire-rated frames. The Chicago choice for fire-rated rim-exit retrofits.
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