Heavy-Duty Magnetic Locks for Ultimate Building Security
Securing a busy commercial property or multi-tenant building demands hardware that never quits. Magnetic locks, widely known as maglocks, provide the raw holding power and mechanical reliability you need to protect your premises. Because they have no moving parts, they withstand heavy daily use without jamming or degrading.
We supply a professional range of maglocks designed specifically for locksmiths, trade installers, and commercial property managers. Door Entry Online delivers the exact trade-quality components we fit on our own installation sites, ensuring your security upgrades are built to last.
The Core Benefits of Maglocks
Upgrading your access control doors with magnetic locks delivers immediate advantages for site security and life safety.
- Unmatched Durability: Without physical latches or springs, maglocks suffer virtually zero mechanical wear and tear. They survive thousands of door cycles effortlessly, drastically reducing your maintenance costs.
- High Holding Force: A powered electromagnet holds the armature plate with immense strength. Once locked, the door becomes incredibly difficult to force open.
- Fail-Safe Nature: UK fire regulations strictly require fail-safe locks on emergency escape routes. Maglocks naturally drop power and unlock instantly when you cut the electrical feed or trigger the fire alarm, ensuring occupants can evacuate safely.
Explore Our Types of Magnetic Locks
Different door frames require specific locking footprints. We stock a comprehensive selection to fit your exact site requirements.
Standard Maglocks
These heavy-duty units are the backbone of commercial security. You fit standard magnetic locks to main entrances, heavy timber doors, and external perimeter gates.
Slimline Maglocks
When space is tight or aesthetics matter, slimline models offer the perfect solution. They deliver robust security while fitting neatly onto narrow door frames, UPVC entries, and glass doors.
Double Maglocks
Securing double doors requires a unified approach. Double maglocks house two powerful electromagnets in a single sleek housing. This allows you to secure both door leaves simultaneously from a single cable run.
Choosing the Right Holding Force: 600lb vs 1200lb
Specifying the correct holding force ensures your door resists forced entry effectively.
- 600lb Holding Force: These are ideal for internal office doors, stockrooms, and standard residential access points. They provide ample resistance against casual intrusion while keeping the hardware footprint small.
- 1200lb Holding Force: For external main entrances, heavy steel doors, and high-risk commercial perimeters, you must step up to 1200lb. This massive holding force prevents severe physical attacks and ensures your building perimeter remains completely secure.
Magnetic Locks FAQs
Q: What is the exact difference between a 600lb and a 1200lb maglock?
A: The difference lies entirely in the holding force of the electromagnet. A 600lb maglock provides more than enough resistance for internal office doors, retail stockrooms, and standard residential entrances. However, if you are securing an external perimeter, a heavy steel door, or a high-risk commercial entrance, you must step up to a 1200lb lock. This massive holding force prevents severe physical attacks and ensures your access and control perimeter remains completely secure.
Q: What happens to my magnetic lock during a power cut?
A: Magnetic locks are strictly fail-safe, meaning they require continuous electrical power to stay locked. If the mains power drops, the magnet loses its holding force and the door opens freely. To keep your premises secure during a blackout, we highly recommend fitting a lead-acid battery backup inside your power supply unit. This ensures your access and control network continues to operate flawlessly until mains power returns.
Q: Are maglocks fully compliant with UK fire safety regulations?
A: Yes, they are highly compliant when installed correctly. Because maglocks are naturally fail-safe, they are the mandatory choice for designated emergency escape routes. To meet strict UK fire safety rules, you must wire your maglock to a green emergency break-glass switch on the secure side of the door. Furthermore, you should link the power supply directly to the building's fire alarm panel to ensure the doors unlock automatically during an emergency. With over 16 years of trade experience, we strictly champion these life-saving installation standards.
Q: How do I maintain my maglocks to prevent them from sticking or buzzing?
A: Dirt and debris are the main causes of a buzzing or poorly holding maglock. You should routinely wipe down the face of the electromagnet and the metal armature plate with a soft cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner. Never paint the surface of the magnet or the plate. Additionally, ensure the armature plate retains a slight movement on its mounting bolt. The included rubber washer allows the plate to float slightly, ensuring it aligns perfectly flat against the magnet every time the door closes.
Q: Can I install a maglock on a frameless glass door or a UPVC frame?
A: You can fit our maglocks to almost any door material using the correct mounting accessories. While wooden frames often allow for direct surface mounting, UPVC and outward-opening doors usually require a Z and L bracket set to achieve the correct angle. If you are securing a frameless glass door, you simply use a specialised U-bracket to clamp the armature plate safely to the glass without drilling. This versatility makes maglocks a brilliant addition to any modern access and control setup.
Why Door Entry Online is Your Ideal Partner
We do much more than simply ship boxes. We partner with you to ensure your installation succeeds safely and profitably.
- 16+ Years of Installer Experience: We founded this business after working directly as professional installers. We only supply magnetic locks that we trust completely. We strip out cheap, unreliable hardware so you only buy components that survive the real world.
- UK-Based Technical Support: If you face a tricky door frame or a complex wiring challenge on-site, our trade experts are ready to help. We provide practical, straightforward advice to keep your project moving forward without delays.
Maximise Your Margins with Trade Discounts
We actively support trade professionals and property managers who buy in volume. When you order your maglocks with us, you instantly access tiered discounts at the checkout:
- Save 3% on orders over £250
- Save 10% on orders over £750
- Save a massive 15% on orders over £1,500
Browse our full collection of professional magnetic locks below and equip your doors with reliable, trade-approved security hardware today.