Overview
Folger Adam is a historic American brand with roots in heavy mechanical and detention locking equipment. Over more than a century Folger Adam became widely known for tamper‑resistant, industrial‑grade electric strikes and related strike faceplates and accessories. In contemporary access‑hardware product literature the Folger Adam name appears in HES / ASSA ABLOY catalogs and in detention‑hardware portfolios associated with Southern Folger; product references and published pricebooks show the brand’s electric strikes remain specified for high‑duty commercial, institutional and corrections use.
What Folger Adam is known for
- Heavy‑duty electric strikes designed for high cycle life and tamper resistance. Folger Adam “700 series” electric strikes (models often shown as 712, 732 and 742 and related SB bodies) are described as industrial grade and fire rated.
- Detention and corrections hardware lineage. The brand has a long history supplying locks and locking systems for detention facilities; that heritage informs durability and specification emphasis in current product literature.
- Installation and monitoring options. Fail‑safe or fail‑secure operation, multiple voltages, faceplate kits and monitoring switches such as LBM and LBMLCM are available.
Main product families and technologies
- 700 series electric strikes (common models: 712, 732, 742 and fire‑rated “-75” variants) for cylindrical and mortise lock applications.
- SB strike bodies and 300/310 faceplate families providing mounting and keeper options for different lock types.
- Monitoring and options including LBM (latchbolt monitor) and LBMLCM (latchbolt & locking cam monitor), fail‑safe (F) vs fail‑secure, and accessory kits for jamb preparation.
- Fire and code performance — many configurations are UL/ULC listed for fire door use and call out ANSI/BHMA performance where applicable.
Common applications
- Commercial access control where a robust, fire‑rated electric strike is required.
- Institutional and detention settings where heavy duty and tamper resistance are essential.
- Retrofit projects where installers must match faceplate style, keeper depth and offset to existing locksets.
- OEM, specifier and maintenance work where verified replacement parts are needed quickly.
How to read model codes (practical procurement notes)
Model strings commonly include series, fire rating, power and option segments. Typical elements include series/model (712, 732, 742), “F” for fail‑safe, voltage codes like 12D/24D for DC voltage, numerical finish codes (605, 606, 612, 613, 629, 630) and monitoring option codes such as LBM or LBMLCM. Always confirm each code element from the manufacturer datasheet or pricebook before ordering.
How Safsale helps buyers identify the right Folger Adam models
- Complete listings and SKU titles that include series, option codes and finishes for rapid filtering.
- Product images that show faceplate and keeper details to check fitment visually.
- Datasheets and PDFs on listing pages so buyers can verify electrical ratings, mounting templates and wiring diagrams.
- Reviews and Q&A where installers share fitment tips and real‑world notes about monitoring or gap sensitivities.
- Cross‑reference support to help match Folger Adam strikes to common lockset manufacturers during replacement procurement.
Sourcing and replacement tips
- Match the full ordering code (series, fail state, voltage, finish, monitoring option) in purchase orders to avoid errors.
- Confirm fire rating and installation templates in the current datasheet.
- Use manufacturer wiring diagrams when adding monitoring options — LBMLCM and similar switches are sensitive to certain lockset geometries and door gaps.
- Include clear replacement language: full model code, finish, voltage and option codes are essential for quick fulfillment.
Final note
Folger Adam remains a recognized name for industrial electric strikes and detention hardware. Because the brand appears in HES/ASSA ABLOY product literature as well as detention equipment portfolios, procurement teams should confirm the current datasheet and availability before issuing an order. Safsale’s listings, images, PDFs and Q&A help reduce guesswork when selecting the correct model for retrofit or replacement.
