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Don-Jo EL-225 Extended Lip Strike, 2-3/4" x 2-1/2", Ferrous Material

Don-Jo EL-225 Extended Lip Strike, 2-3/4" x 2-1/2", Ferrous Material

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Don-Jo EL-225 Extended Lip Strike, 2-3/4" x 2-1/2", Ferrous Material

The Don-Jo EL-225 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) thickness, this strike measures 2-3/4" in height and 2-1/2" in width, with the width measured from the center of the screw hole to the end of the lip. Featuring a single latch hole and available in multiple finishes, the EL-225 is a dependable hardware solution for commercial door installations.

Key Features

  • Precise Dimensions: Measures 2-3/4" (height) x 2-1/2" (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 ferrous material at 13-gauge (.095) thickness, delivering exceptional strength and durability for commercial door applications.
  • Extended Lip Design: Extended lip configuration provides reliable latch capture and smooth door operation in high-traffic commercial environments.
  • Single Latch Hole: Features one latch hole for straightforward compatibility with standard commercial latch bolt configurations.
  • Multiple Finish Options: Available in BP, DU, and SL finishes to coordinate with a variety of door hardware and architectural styles.
  • Convenient Shelf Pack: Sold in shelf packs of 10, making it efficient for contractors and distributors managing multiple installations.

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-225?

Don-Jo EL-225 Extended Lip Strike products deliver professional-grade reliability through heavy-gauge ferrous construction at 13-gauge (.095) thickness, purpose-built for the rigors of commercial door hardware applications. Engineered with precise 2-3/4" x 2-1/2" dimensions and an extended lip profile, this strike ensures consistent latch engagement and long-term performance in high-traffic settings where dependable door function is essential.

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 225
Door Strike:
Extended Lip Strike
Product Category:
Parts and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Ferrous
Department:
Door Hardware

Don-Jo EL-225-SL – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What is an extended lip strike and when do I need one instead of a standard strike plate?
An extended lip strike like the Don-Jo EL-225 carries a longer lip than a standard strike so the latch rides up onto metal instead of catching the door frame or the wall trim behind it. You need one when the jamb sits proud of the frame face, when a door is set back in a deep reveal, or when the existing strike lip is too short and the latch is scraping the casing. On the EL-225 the 2-1/2 inch width is measured from the center of the screw hole out to the end of the lip, which is the number that tells you how far the lip actually reaches past the fastener line.
2) How do I measure my frame to know if the Don-Jo EL-225 lip is long enough?
Measure from the center of your existing strike screw holes out to where the latch needs to land, past any trim or offset in the way. The EL-225 gives you 2-1/2 inches from screw hole center to the end of the lip, and 2-3/4 inches of height. If your latch has to reach further than 2-1/2 inches from the fastener line, this one is short for your opening and you want a longer lip.
3) Will the Don-Jo EL-225 strike work with a deadbolt as well as the latch?
No. The EL-225 is cut with a single latch hole, so it serves one bolt only, either the latch or the deadbolt, not both. On a door with a separate deadbolt above the lockset you would need a second strike for that bolt, or a combination strike with two openings.
4) Can I use a Trimco 1260P instead of a Don-Jo EL-225 extended lip strike?
Only if the opening is the one the 1260P was built for. The Trimco 1260P is a pipe adapter strike from the Trimco 1260 Series, sold as the strike only - it is the part you reach for when the latch has to engage a pipe or round post rather than a flat frame face. The Don-Jo EL-225 is a conventional extended lip strike in 13-gauge (.095) ferrous material, 2-3/4 inch by 2-1/2 inch with a single latch hole, cut for a flat frame with a standard latch bolt. On a flat jamb the 1260P is not the substitute; on a pipe the EL-225 has nothing to fasten to.
5) Is a 13-gauge strike heavy enough for a high traffic commercial entrance?
13-gauge (.095) ferrous stock is heavy commercial strike material, not the light plated steel you find on residential passage sets. The EL-225 is built for commercial use, and that thickness is what keeps the lip from bending back when a door gets slammed shut repeatedly or when someone pulls hard on a latch that has not fully seated.
6) What finishes does the Don-Jo EL-225 come in, and will one of them match my existing hardware?
Three: BP brass plated, DU duronodic brown coated, and SL silver coated. That covers the common commercial pairings, brass tone against bright or antique brass lever sets, duronodic against dark bronze storefront and aluminum, and silver against satin chrome or aluminum trim. A strike sits inside the frame rebate where only the lip shows, so matching the lip color to the frame usually matters more than matching the lockset.
7) Is the Don-Jo EL-225 handed, or does the same strike work on left and right hand doors?
The EL-225 is a flat plate with a single latch hole and a lip on one edge, so the lip orientation follows how you install it in the jamb rather than a handing code you order. What decides the fit is which side of the frame the latch strikes and whether 2-1/2 inches from screw center reaches out past your trim on that side. Measure the opening, not the hand.
8) I need a strike for a pair of doors with no mullion. Is an extended lip strike the right part?
No, that is a different job. The EL-225 is a lip strike for a latch landing in a frame jamb. For a pair of doors where one leaf strikes the other, look at the Detex 92 Strike Kit, which is a double door strike kit supplied with tamper resistant fasteners. Use the extended lip strike when the latch is going into the frame and the lip needs to reach past trim.
9) I need to standardize strikes across a building - which strike covers the most standard commercial openings?
For flat-frame openings with a single latch bolt, the Don-Jo EL-225 is the general-purpose choice: a commercial extended lip strike in 13-gauge (.095) ferrous material, 2-3/4 inch height by 2-1/2 inch width, one latch hole, offered in BP brass plated, DU duronodic brown coated, and SL silver coated so it can be matched to existing hardware across a facility. Two openings will still fall outside it. A pair of doors needing tamper resistant fastening is served by the Detex 92 Strike Kit from the 90 Strike Series, and a latch engaging a pipe rather than a jamb face is served by the Trimco 1260P pipe adapter strike in the 1260 Series. Standardize on the EL-225 and carry the other two as exceptions.
10) Can I buy just one Don-Jo EL-225 strike or do they come in a pack?
The EL-225 is packed in shelf packs of 10. That suits a property manager or contractor working through a run of openings rather than a single door repair, and it is worth keeping the spares since a bent strike lip is the most common reason a door stops latching.
11) What is the difference between the Don-Jo EL-225 and a pipe adapter strike?
Two different mounting conditions. The EL-225 mounts flat to a frame jamb and extends its lip 2-1/2 inches from the screw hole center to catch the latch. A pipe adapter strike, like the Trimco 1260P, is made to adapt a strike onto round pipe rather than a flat jamb, which is what you hit on some rail and gate conditions. If your latch is landing on flat frame material, the extended lip strike is the one.
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Does the Don-Jo EL-225-SL come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Don-Jo EL-225-SL is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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