Maglocks | Magnetic Door Locks for Access Control

Maglocks

Which Maglock Is Right for My Door?

The right maglock will depend on the door, required holding force, installation environment and level of monitoring needed. The table below compares the main magnetic door locks available from Door Access Supplies, with direct links to suitable models.

Maglock type	Holding force	Monitoring	Common applications	Suitable models
600lb slimline maglock	600lb / 280kg	Unmonitored	Internal doors, offices, apartment entrances, healthcare buildings, schools and general commercial access control	ML600 slimline maglock
Monitored 600lb maglock	600lb / 280kg	Lock-status monitoring	Systems that need confirmation that the magnet and armature plate are correctly aligned and secure	ML600-M monitored maglock
600lb maglock with MDS	600lb / 280kg	Lock and door-status monitoring	Access control systems requiring feedback from the magnetic lock and confirmation of the door position	ML600-MDS maglock
1200lb heavy-duty maglock	1200lb / 545kg	Standard, monitored or MDS	Larger doors, busy commercial entrances and installations requiring more holding force than a standard slimline maglock	ML1200 standard maglock ML1200-M monitored maglock ML1200-MDS maglock
Double-door maglock	Two 600lb or 1200lb locking points	Standard, monitored or MDS	Paired doors where both leaves need to be secured from one double magnetic lock housing	ML600-D double maglock ML600-D-M monitored double maglock ML600-D-MDS double maglock ML1200-D-M double maglock ML1200-D-MDS double maglock
External gate maglock	600lb or 1200lb	Monitored and unmonitored	Pedestrian gates, perimeter entrances and exposed access-controlled openings	EXML600-GATE external maglock EXML600-GATE-M monitored maglock EXML1200-GATE external maglock EXML1200-GATE-M monitored maglock
IP66 external maglock	Model dependent	Monitored	Outdoor gates and exposed entrances where a confirmed ingress-protection rating is required	IP300ML-M external monitored maglock IP600ML-M external monitored maglock
Integrated handle maglock	600lb / 280kg	Door-status monitoring	Timber and aluminium doors requiring a neat combined magnetic lock, housing and exit-button arrangement	DHM600 handle maglock DHM600-60 handle maglock
Matt-black maglock	600lb or 1200lb	Monitored or MDS	Dark aluminium frames, modern interiors and installations where standard silver access control hardware would stand out	MBK-ML600-M monitored maglock MBK-ML600-MDS maglock MBK-ML1200-M monitored maglock MBK-ML1200-MDS maglock
High-security magnetic lock	Up to 3000lb / 1400kg	Monitored	High-security access control installations requiring substantially more holding force than a standard door maglock	SML-3000 high-security magnetic lock

Holding force is only one part of choosing a magnetic lock. Door construction, frame strength, usage levels, opening direction, mounting position and escape requirements must also be considered.

Choosing the Correct Maglock Bracket

A maglock can only achieve its rated holding force when the magnet and armature plate meet squarely. The bracket required will depend on the door opening direction, frame depth and available fixing points.

Outward-opening doors can often be fitted using a standard face-fixing arrangement or an L bracket. Inward-opening doors will normally require a Z&L bracket to position the armature plate correctly. Adjustable brackets, armature housings and glass-door brackets are also available for more awkward installations.

View our maglock brackets and mounting accessories for compatible L brackets, Z&L brackets, armature housings, adjustable brackets and glass-door mounting solutions.

What Else Is Needed for a Maglock System?

A magnetic lock normally forms one part of a wider access control system. Depending on the installation, you may also need a suitably rated access control power supply, an emergency door-release break glass, a request-to-exit button and a suitable keypad or proximity reader.

For a simpler way to source the main components together, view our complete access control and maglock kits. Matt-black buttons, readers and matching door hardware are also available in our matt-black access control collection.

Always check the door construction, opening direction, required holding force, monitoring requirements, voltage, current consumption, mounting arrangement and relevant installation requirements before selecting a maglock. Product suitability and certification should be confirmed for the individual door and access control system.