HES 1600 Series Electric Strike — Latchbolt + Deadbolt for Chicago Commercial

HES 1600 Series Electric Strike

The HES 1600 Series is the deadbolt-capable sibling of the 1500 Series — same standard-duty Grade 1 strength (1,500 lbs static / 70 ft-lbs dynamic), but with enhanced vertical-cavity spacing that accommodates locksets with both a latchbolt and up to a 1” deadbolt. The Chicago choice for commercial storefront and entry doors where the lock includes a deadbolt for after-hours lockdown — common at retail storefronts, multi-tenant building entries, and office lobbies.

What’s Confirmed by the Official HES Spec

These specifications come from HES product documentation:

• Static strength: 1,500 lbs
• Dynamic strength: 70 ft-lbs
• Strike plate: 4-7/8 in
• Depth: 1-5/8 in (deeper than 1500’s 1-3/8 in to accommodate the deadbolt cavity)
• Deadbolt accommodation: up to 1 in deadbolt
• Voltage: dual 12 / 24 VDC
• Lockset compatibility: all brands of cylindrical and mortise latchbolt + deadbolt locks

1600 vs. 1500 — When Each Fits

Feature	1600 (this page)	1500
Lockset type	Latchbolt + deadbolt	Latchbolt only
Deadbolt accommodation	Up to 1 in	None
Depth	1-5/8 in	1-3/8 in
Strength	Same — 1,500 lbs / 70 ft-lbs	Same — 1,500 lbs / 70 ft-lbs
Best fit	Storefronts and entries with deadbolt	General latchbolt-only commercial doors

For storefront / entry doors with a lock that has a deadbolt, the 1600 is required. For general commercial latchbolt-only openings, the 1500 is sufficient. For high-abuse positions of either type, step up to the 1006.

Where the HES 1600 Wins in Chicago

• Commercial storefront entry doors with deadbolt locks
• Multi-tenant residential building entries with mortise lock + deadbolt
• Office building lobby doors with deadbolt for after-hours lockdown
• Healthcare clinic main entries with mortise deadbolt locksets
• Education facility administrative office doors with deadbolt
• Hospitality back-of-house and operations doors with deadbolt locksets
• Government / municipal building entries
• Retail storefront doors with deadbolt for after-hours
• Banking branch front-door entries with deadbolt
• Property management standardized deployments on deadbolt-equipped openings

Local Chicago Coverage

Vidimost installs the HES 1600 Series across the full Chicago metropolitan area for storefront and entry doors with deadbolt locks.

Recommended Pairings

• HES 1500 Series — latchbolt-only sibling for non-deadbolt openings
• HES 1006 — heavy-duty upgrade for high-abuse positions
• HES 4500C — fire-rated 2” frame option

Professional Installation by Vidimost

Vidimost LLC installs the HES 1600 Series across Chicago for commercial storefront and entry doors with deadbolt locks. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, frame prep verification (deadbolt cavity sizing), strike installation, voltage and fail-mode configuration, and integration with the access control panel. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.