All Westminster electric deadlock releases are suitable for high security applications. The 984 provides controlled access into Prisons, Cells, Custody Suites and Police Stations.
The 957 and 942 are ideal where the customer needs electric unlocking of deadlocks, without the worry of handle overrides from the secure side. Fail open versions fitted to the fire exit doors, linked into fire alarm systems achieve fire safety with security e.g. mental health environments, schools and hospitals.

Key Features
- Machined in Brass to a High Specification;
- Quality Controlled to ISO 9001;
- Designed and made in the UK.
Type 957 for Slim Line Doors & Frames
Designed to co-operate with deadlocks having a throw of 12-18mm, 10-15mm thick and a maximum height of 38mm. Available fail locked or fail open on power failure.
Current consumption at 12v DC 100% = 0.3A (942 & 957).
Type 942 Release
As 957, with the additional feature of a changeover micro switch, to provide door lock status indication or interlocking facility, for increased security where only one door can be electrically unlocked at a time. This release can be adapted to suit 21mm bolt throw - special order only, depending on bolt thickness.
Type 984 Release
As Type 942. Designed for high security applications; with the facility for a second micro switch to be fitted for solenoid sensing, providing dual sensing of both the lock and solenoid status. Compatible with the Chubb 3G112 prison lock.
Technical Specifications
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| Fails unlocked on removal of power | yes | yes | yes |
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| Standard voltage 12v DC. Optional 24v | yes | yes | yes |
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| Mortise mounted | yes | yes | yes |
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| Surface mounted | with adaptor brackets | with adaptor brackets | yes |
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| Bolt dimentions diameter | 15mm | 10mm | 10mm |
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| Throw | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm |
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| In-built time delay for locking | yes | yes | N/A |
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| Reed switch sensing | yes | yes | N/A |
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| Bolt status sensing | yes | yes | N/A |
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| Currnet consuption at 12v DC inital | 12.A | 1.2A | 0.55A |
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| Running | 0.4A | 0.4A | 0.55A |
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| Overhead locking as standard | yes | yes | yes |
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| Stablilised PSU's are required | yes | yes | yes |
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