Access control equipment does not have to look like an afterthought. On dark aluminium entrances, black door frames and contemporary interiors, standard silver hardware can stand out more than the installer or customer would like.

Our Matt Black Collection brings together electronic locking products, mounting brackets and access control accessories in a coordinated black finish. It sits within our wider range of access control parts and door entry equipment and is intended for installations where the appearance of the finished doorway matters alongside the operation of the system.

The collection includes selected matt black maglocks, Z&L brackets, L brackets, architectural cover brackets, armature plates, armature housings, glass-door mounting accessories, exit buttons and armoured door loops.

Coordinated Matt Black Door Hardware

Using matching black access control hardware can help visible components sit more naturally alongside black aluminium doors, dark frames, architectural ironmongery and modern door furniture.

Rather than fitting a black magnetic lock with silver brackets, armature housings and cable protection, installers can select compatible components in the same finish. This creates a more considered appearance across the complete door without compromising the practical requirements of the installation.

Matt black door entry equipment is particularly suited to visible entrances and customer-facing areas such as:

• Contemporary offices and reception areas

• Apartment buildings and communal entrances

• Hotels and hospitality environments

• Retail premises and showrooms

• Modern commercial interiors

• Dark aluminium and architectural door systems

• Internal security doors where appearance is important

Product suitability must always be assessed against the door, environment and access control system rather than the finish alone.

Matt Black Maglocks

Our collection includes selected matt black magnetic locks for single and double-door access control installations. Options are available across slimline 600lb and larger 1200lb maglock ranges, including monitored models and selected locks with additional door-status monitoring.

Products within the range include the matt black 600lb monitored maglock with door-status monitoring and the larger matt black 1200lb monitored maglock with door-status monitoring. Double magnetic locks are also available for compatible pairs of doors.

A maglock uses an electromagnet and armature plate to hold the door secure while power is applied. It will normally form part of a wider access control system that may also include a keypad or proximity reader, power supply, request-to-exit button and emergency door release.

When choosing a matt black maglock, check:

• The required holding force

• Whether the door is single or double

• The available mounting space

• Whether lock monitoring is required

• Whether separate door-status monitoring is required

• The operating voltage and power requirements

• The door construction and opening direction

• The correct release and emergency arrangements

The complete system should be designed around the door, building use, fire strategy and means-of-escape requirements.

Matt Black Maglock Brackets

Correct bracket selection is essential for achieving reliable alignment between the magnet and armature plate. Our wider maglock brackets and accessories collection includes a range of standard and matt black mounting options for different lock bodies and door arrangements.

Matt black options include:

• Standard and adjustable L brackets

• Z&L maglock brackets

• Double-door mounting brackets

• Architectural brackets with cover plates

• Armature back plates and housings

• Glass-door U brackets

• Glass-door Z&L bracket assemblies

• Brackets for single and double maglocks

The matt black adjustable Z&L bracket for ML600 maglocks provides a mounting option for compatible inward-opening door arrangements. Architectural options are also available, including the matt black architectural Z&L bracket with cover plates.

L brackets can provide an additional mounting surface where the frame or header does not offer sufficient space. Z&L brackets are commonly used on inward-opening doors, positioning the magnet beneath the header and the armature plate on the moving door leaf.

Architectural brackets and cover plates can help conceal more of the mounting arrangement, giving visible access control hardware a tidier finish. Dedicated glass-door brackets are also available for selected compatible maglocks.

Maglock brackets are model-specific. A bracket intended for an ML600 should not be assumed to fit an ML1200 or a different lock body. Always check the stated compatibility before ordering.

Armature Plates and Housings

The armature plate must meet the face of the magnetic lock evenly for the lock to perform correctly. Our matt black range includes selected armature plates, back plates and housings for compatible maglocks.

These components can be used as part of a new installation or when replacing damaged or missing hardware. They also allow the visible armature assembly to match the black finish of the lock and mounting brackets.

The armature should be fitted in accordance with the relevant product instructions, retaining any movement required for it to align with the magnet when the door closes.

Matt Black Exit Buttons

A coordinated access control installation extends beyond the locking device. The collection includes selected matt black door-release products that complement dark door furniture and surrounding hardware.

The matt black touchless door-release button provides a contact-free method of requesting door release. It can be used as part of a compatible access control system where touchless operation and a coordinated black finish are required.

You can also browse our complete range of push-to-exit buttons, touchless switches and door-release buttons for additional finishes and operating styles.

Matt Black Armoured Door Loops

Door loops provide a protected route for cables passing between the fixed frame and the moving door. They are commonly used where power, monitoring or control wiring needs to enter equipment fitted to the door leaf.

Our matt black options include:

• Matt black armoured metal door loop – 450mm

• Matt black armoured door loop – 600mm

The black finish allows the cable-transfer arrangement to coordinate with compatible black locks, brackets, frames and door furniture. The cable capacity, loop length, mounting position and installation environment should be checked before selection.

Further cable-transfer products can be found in our full door loops collection.

Choosing the Correct Matt Black Access Control Products

The colour should be the final part of the selection process, not the first. Before ordering, confirm the electrical and mechanical requirements of the installation, including:

• Door type and construction

• Door opening direction

• Locking method

• Required holding force

• Single or double-door configuration

• Internal or external location

• Monitoring requirements

• Power supply and operating voltage

• Bracket and armature compatibility

• Cable routing and emergency release requirements

Matching the individual components correctly will produce a system that works reliably while maintaining the coordinated black appearance required for the doorway.

Complete Your Access Control System

Matt black locks and accessories will normally form part of a complete door entry system. Explore our full Access Control Parts range to find compatible:

• Access control keypads and fob readers

• Power supply units

• Emergency break glass call points

• Electric strikes

• Shearlocks and electronic bolts

• Pre-made access control kits

Always review the specification and stated compatibility of each component before combining products into an access control system.