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Don-Jo EL-204 Extended Lip Strike, 2-3/4" x 4", 13 Gauge Ferrous Material

Don-Jo EL-204 Extended Lip Strike, 2-3/4" x 4", 13 Gauge Ferrous Material

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Don-Jo EL-204 Extended Lip Strike, 2-3/4" x 4", 13 Gauge Ferrous Material

The Don-Jo EL-204 is a commercial-grade Extended Lip Strike engineered for reliable door latch engagement in demanding applications. Constructed from ferrous material at a robust 13 gauge (.095), this strike measures 2-3/4" in height and 4" in width, with the width measurement taken from the center of the screw hole to the end of the lip. Featuring a single latch hole configuration, the EL-204 is available in BP, DU, and SL finishes to suit a variety of door hardware installations.

Key Features

  • Precise Dimensions: Measures 2-3/4" x 4" (height x width), with width measured from the center of the screw hole to the end of the lip for accurate installation alignment.
  • Heavy-Gauge Ferrous Construction: Manufactured from 13 gauge (.095) ferrous material, delivering exceptional strength and durability for commercial door applications.
  • Extended Lip Design: The extended lip profile provides reliable latch capture and improved door security over standard lip strikes.
  • Single Latch Hole Configuration: Features 1 latch hole, offering a clean, straightforward fit for compatible locksets and latches.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in BP, DU, and SL finishes to coordinate with a wide range of door hardware and architectural styles.
  • Commercial-Grade Quality: Designed for commercial applications where consistent performance and long-term durability are required.
  • Convenient Shelf Pack: Sold in shelf packs of 10, making it easy to stock for multi-door projects or facility maintenance programs.

Technical Specifications

  • Subcategory: Door Strikes
  • Product Group: Parts and Accessories
  • Product Subgroup: Door Strikes and Strike Boxes
  • Product Type: Door Strikes
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Product Category: Parts and Accessories
  • Department: Door Hardware

Typical Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Don-Jo EL-204?

Don-Jo EL-204 Extended Lip Strikes deliver professional-grade reliability through heavy-duty 13 gauge (.095) ferrous construction, purpose-built for the rigors of commercial door hardware installations. The extended lip design ensures consistent latch engagement, while the availability of multiple finishes and a convenient 10-unit shelf pack make the EL-204 a practical, dependable choice for contractors and facility managers alike.

Manufacturer Resources

DON-JO Strike Plates

Product Specs

Subcategory:
Door Strikes
Product Group:
Parts and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Door Strikes and Strike Boxes
Product Type:
Door Strikes
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
EL 204
Door Strike:
Extended Lip Strike
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Ferrous
Department:
Door Hardware

Don-Jo EL-204-BP – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is an extended lip strike like the Don-Jo EL-204 for, and when do I need one instead of a standard strike?
An extended lip strike is what you reach for when the door is set back from the jamb face, or the frame has heavy trim or a deep reveal, and a standard strike lip stops short of where the latch actually lands. The EL-204 carries a longer lip so the latch is guided and captured instead of dragging on the jamb. Its 4 inch width is measured from the center of the screw hole to the end of the lip, which is the number that tells you how far past the screw line the lip actually reaches. If your latch meets the jamb square with no setback, a standard lip strike is the simpler part.
2) How do I measure my jamb to know if the Don-Jo EL-204 lip is long enough?
Measure from the center of your existing strike screw hole out to the point where the latch needs to be picked up, at the face of the door stop. That is the same reference the EL-204's 4 inch dimension uses: width is taken from the center of the screw hole to the end of the lip, not overall plate length. The plate is 2-3/4 inches on the other dimension. If your required reach past the screw center is more than 4 inches, this one is short for the opening.
3) Will the Don-Jo EL-204 strike work with a deadbolt as well as a latch?
One latch hole only. The EL-204 is a single-hole strike, so it takes one latchbolt or one deadbolt, not both. If you have a lockset and a separate deadbolt above it in the same jamb, you need either two strikes or a combination strike with two cutouts.
4) Can I use the Don-Jo EL-204 to fix a door that will not latch without moving the whole frame?
That is the usual reason it gets installed. When a door has settled, or the stop and trim leave the latch reaching past a standard strike lip, an extended lip strike picks the latch up and guides it into the hole instead of letting it hit the jamb face. Cheaper than shimming hinges or re-prepping the frame. What it will not fix is a latch that is out of alignment vertically, or a bolt that no longer projects, since the EL-204 only extends the lip horizontally out from the screw line.
5) Will a Don-Jo EL-204 extended lip strike work on a pair of doors with an exit device, or is a different strike needed?
The Don-Jo EL-204 is an extended lip strike with a single latch hole, built from 13 gauge (.095) ferrous material at 2-3/4 inches high by 4 inches wide, with the width taken from the center of the screw hole out to the end of the lip. That geometry is meant for a latch entering a jamb, where the extended lip carries the latch across the gap. A double door opening is a different condition: there is no jamb on the strike side, and the strike mounts to the inactive leaf. Detex builds the 92 Strike Kit for that case, a double door strike kit supplied with tamper resistant fasteners from the Detex 90 Strike Series. If the opening is a pair rather than a single door in a frame, the 92 kit is the part that addresses it.
6) What strike do I use when the latch has to catch on a round post or pipe instead of a flat frame?
The Don-Jo EL-204 is a flat extended lip strike in 13 gauge (.095) ferrous material, 2-3/4 inches by 4 inches, and it is designed to sit against a flat mounting surface with the lip extended toward the door. A round post is not that surface. Trimco makes the 1260P Pipe Adapter Strike, from the Trimco 1260 Series, which is the strike only and is built specifically for adapting a strike to pipe. On gate frames, tube posts, and round-section jambs, the 1260P is the part that matches the substrate; the EL-204 is the choice where the strike lands on a conventional flat jamb face.
7) Is the Don-Jo EL-204 strike heavy enough for a high traffic commercial door?
It is built for commercial use, in 13 gauge (.095) ferrous steel. That is a heavy plate for a strike, and it is the reason this one shows up on office, school, healthcare, retail, warehouse and multi-tenant openings rather than on residential doors. Ferrous means steel, so it takes a coating or plating finish rather than being solid brass.
8) What finishes does the Don-Jo EL-204 extended lip strike come in?
Three: BP brass plated, DU duronodic brown coated, and SL silver coated. Those are the full range on the EL-204. For a facility standardizing across openings, SL silver reads closest to the common satin chrome and aluminum trim already on most commercial doors, DU matches dark bronze exteriors and storefront, and BP is the brass-tone option. Because the plate is steel with a plated or coated finish, pick by what the surrounding hardware looks like, not by base metal.
9) What is the difference between a Don-Jo EL-204 extended lip strike and a Detex 92 strike kit?
Different jobs. The EL-204 is a single hole extended lip strike plate for one latch on a standard jamb. The Detex 92 Strike Kit, from the 90 Strike Series, is a double door strike kit supplied with tamper resistant fasteners, so it belongs on a pair of doors with exit hardware rather than on a conventional latch and frame. If you are correcting latch engagement on one leaf, the EL-204 is the part. If you are strike-ing a double door exit application, the Detex kit is the one.
10) I need a strike for a pipe or round post frame, will the Don-Jo EL-204 work?
No. The EL-204 is a flat plate strike meant for a conventional jamb face. For a round pipe frame you need a strike shaped for it, such as the Trimco 1260P Pipe Adapter Strike from the 1260 Series, which is built specifically as a pipe adapter. Mounting a flat extended lip strike to a curved surface leaves it unsupported and the latch will not seat reliably.
11) Is a pipe adapter strike or a double door strike kit an equivalent replacement for a Don-Jo EL-204?
No, and it is worth ruling out before ordering. All three are strikes, so they show up next to each other, but each solves a different opening. The Don-Jo EL-204 is a commercial extended lip strike, 2-3/4 inches by 4 inches in 13 gauge (.095) ferrous material with one latch hole, in BP brass plated, DU duronodic brown coated, or SL silver coated. The Trimco 1260P is a pipe adapter strike, sold as the strike only, for mounting to pipe. The Detex 92 Strike Kit is a double door kit that ships with tamper resistant fasteners. If a single door in a flat frame is being re-strucked because the latch is not reaching, the EL-204 with its extended lip is the direct answer; the other two change the mounting condition rather than the lip projection.
12) I need a strike that resists someone backing the screws out. What are my options?
Fastener security and strike body strength are two different levers. The Don-Jo EL-204 addresses the second: 13 gauge (.095) ferrous construction across a 2-3/4 inch by 4 inch body, which is heavy material for a lip strike and resists deformation when the latch is forced. It does not come with a specialty fastener package. The Detex 92 Strike Kit, part of the 90 Strike Series, is supplied with tamper resistant fasteners as part of the kit, though it is configured for double door openings. For a single door where the concern is the strike being pried or spread, the EL-204 gauge is the relevant spec; where the concern is the screws themselves on a pair of doors, the Detex 92 kit brings the fasteners with it.
13) How many Don-Jo EL-204 strikes come in a pack?
Shelf packs of 10. That suits the way this part usually gets bought, a property manager or maintenance shop correcting latch engagement across a run of doors rather than one opening. If you are doing a single door repair, you are still buying the ten.
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