HES 4500C Heavy-Duty Fire-Rated Electric Strike — 2" UL 10C Steel / Wood Frames | Vidimost Chicago
Model / Series: 4500C
The HES 4500C is a heavy-duty fire-rated electric strike designed for installation in 2" UL 10C fire-rated steel and wood frames — for use with cylindrical and mortise locksets with a maximum 3/4" latchbolt throw. Low-profile 1-3/8" depth, heavy-duty stainless steel construction. The Chicago choice for fire-rated openings with cylindrical or mortise hardware where the 1500 Series does not satisfy fire-rating requirements.
Specifications
- Brand
- HES (an ASSA ABLOY brand)
- Series
- HES 4500C
- Model
- 4500C 'Complete Pac' (multiple faceplates included)
- Form Factor
- Heavy-duty fire-rated electric strike for 2 in steel / wood frames
- Compliance
- UL 10C fire-rated; designed for 2 in UL 10C fire-rated steel and wood frames
- Latchbolt Accommodation
- Maximum 3/4 in latchbolt throw (cylindrical and mortise locksets)
- Construction
- Heavy-duty stainless steel; low-profile 1-3/8 in depth
- Voltage
- Dual 12 / 24 VDC
- Lockset Compatibility
- Cylindrical and mortise locksets with latchbolt throw up to 3/4 in
Best Fit & Recommended For
HES 4500C Heavy-Duty Fire-Rated Electric Strike
The HES 4500C is the fire-rated member of HES’s heavy-duty electric strike lineup — designed for installation in 2” UL 10C fire-rated steel and wood frames with cylindrical and mortise locksets with up to 3/4” latchbolt throw. Low-profile 1-3/8” depth with heavy-duty stainless steel construction. Sold as the “Complete Pac” SKU which includes multiple faceplates for universal frame fit.
What’s Confirmed by the Official HES Spec
These specifications come from HES product documentation:
- Fire rating: UL 10C; designed for 2” UL 10C fire-rated steel and wood frames
- Latchbolt accommodation: maximum 3/4 in latchbolt throw
- Lockset compatibility: cylindrical and mortise locksets
- Depth: low-profile 1-3/8 in
- Construction: heavy-duty stainless steel
- Voltage: dual 12 / 24 VDC
- Configuration: Complete Pac SKU includes multiple faceplates for various frame preps
When 4500C Fits Better Than 1006 / 1500
The 4500C is purpose-built for the case where the opening is:
- A cylindrical or mortise lockset (NOT a deadbolt — those need the 1600)
- In a 2” UL 10C fire-rated steel or wood frame
- Latchbolt throw up to 3/4 in
| Strike | Fire-Rated | Best Frame |
|---|---|---|
| HES 1006 | Yes (UL 10C, ASTM E152) | Heavy-abuse high-strength positions |
| HES 1500 | Some SKUs fire-rated | Standard latchbolt openings |
| HES 4500C (this page) | Yes — UL 10C, 2” frame | 2” UL 10C fire-rated frames |
| HES 9500 | 3-hr UL 10C | Surface-mounted rim exit (different form factor) |
Where the HES 4500C Wins in Chicago
- Commercial fire-rated cylindrical / mortise openings in 2” UL 10C steel or wood frames
- Healthcare facility fire-rated corridor and entry doors
- Education facility fire-rated classroom and corridor doors
- Multi-tenant residential fire-rated stairwell and corridor doors
- Hospitality fire-rated back-of-house and corridor doors
- Industrial / warehouse fire-rated personnel doors
- Government / municipal fire-rated openings
- Office building fire-rated stairwell and elevator-lobby doors
- Banking branch fire-rated openings
Local Chicago Coverage
Vidimost installs the HES 4500C across the full Chicago metropolitan area for fire-rated cylindrical and mortise openings.
Recommended Pairings
- HES 1006 — heavy-duty alternative for high-abuse positions on the same project
- HES 1500 / 1600 — standard-duty siblings for non-fire-rated openings
- HES 9500 — fire-rated surface-mount alternative for rim exit devices
Professional Installation by Vidimost
Vidimost LLC installs the HES 4500C across Chicago for fire-rated cylindrical and mortise openings. Full-scope service includes site walkthrough, frame fire-rating verification (2” UL 10C steel or wood), faceplate selection from the Complete Pac, strike installation per the fire-door retrofit procedure, and integration with the access control panel. Contact us for a free site walkthrough and quote.
Frequently Installed Together
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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 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 1600
The HES 1600 Series is an electric strike for cylindrical and mortise locksets that have BOTH a latchbolt AND a deadbolt — accommodates up to a 1" deadbolt with enhanced vertical-cavity spacing. 4-7/8" strike plate, 1-5/8" depth, 1,500 lbs static / 70 ft-lbs dynamic. The Chicago choice for storefront and entry doors with mortise locks that include a deadbolt for after-hours security.
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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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