
FSH FES20 Electric Strike – 4 Hour Fire Rated
The FSH FES20 is a heavy-duty electric strike designed for commercial access control installations where high holding strength, extended voltage tolerance, and fire compliance are required. It suits a wide range of hinged doors and mechanical locks and supports field-selectable fail safe or fail secure operation. The FES20 series is commonly specified in commercial, institutional, and secure environments.
Key Features
- Heavy duty electric strike for commercial access control.
- Multi-voltage operation from 12 VDC to 36 VDC.
- Field selectable Power To Lock (PTL) or Power To Open (PTO).
- Supplied with 10 mm strike lip as standard, with 5 mm extension included.
- Stainless steel construction for durability.
- Continuously rated solenoid suitable for constant duty.
- Optional extension lips available for deeper frames.
Fire Rated
- Successfully fire tested on door assemblies up to 4 hours.
- Tested in accordance with AS/NZS 1905.1 and BS 476 Part 22.
- Final approval must be confirmed with the fire door manufacturer.
Specifications

Available Variants
Item Code Family
Warranty
Covered by the FSH 5 Year Mechanical and Electronic Warranty when installed and used in accordance with FSH and Allegion guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FES20 suitable for fire-rated doors?
Yes. The FES20 series has been fire tested up to 4 hours, subject to door manufacturer approval.
Can the strike be configured as fail safe or fail secure?
Yes. The function is field selectable using the supplied changeover tool.
Are extension lips available?
Yes. Extension lips in multiple depths are available to suit different frame profiles.
Additional Information
- Factory default setting is Power To Lock (PTL).
- Ensure a 1 mm latch clearance to prevent side loading on the keeper.
- Voltage selection must be completed before applying power.