Things to consider when choosing an electric strike or magnetic lock:
Magnetic locks:
All magnetic locks will work only with DC current, usually 12 to 24 volts. Never connect
a magnetic lock to AC
current of any voltage. You may come across a mag lock that comes with an AC power supply but here the AC voltage is being converted to DC in the lock. All magnetic locks are fail safe. This means that they need a constant
source of current to remained locked. If power is removed the lock will open. If this is a concern
use a back-up power supply. All magnetic locks are silent even when powered and locked. 300 pound pull magnetic locks work well in light duty installations such as cabinetry. 1200 pound pull magnetic locks are great for serious locking and controlled traffic flow on normal sized doors. Important: Magnetic locks can be dangerous with respect to fire and smoke safety if not
installed properly. Before planning an installation it's very important to always check with the "Local Authority Having Jurisdiction" (LAHJ) before progressing.
Electric strikes:
Electric strikes are often used for "buzz in" type of systems. Electric strikes come in many varieties. They can be 12 or 24 or even higher voltage and they may take
AC or DC current and some even take both. They may be fail safe or fail secure. A fail safe electric strike
needs power to keep it locked. A fail secure electric strike stays locked even without power. The most
common by far is a fail secure. When using a fail secure electric strike even without power it stays
locked from the outside coming in. For egress or getting out, a door knob or lever on the lock
allows for safe exit. If you must use a fail safe electric strike don't forget to back it up. When you need
that buzzing sound you may have heard when being buzzed into an office that's the sound of
AC current going through the electric strike. If you need this sound as a signal to push on the door
when unlocking the strike then choose an AC electric strike and an AC power source or transformer.
If you do not want or need this buzzing sound then choose a DC power source or transformer. The DC strike
is almost completely silent when it releases except for a slight click sound. On average a DC electric strike
will last longer than an AC electric strike. If you want to use a DC electric strike or magnetic lock but still want a signaling sound then see the electronic buzzer we sell towards the bottom of this page. This tiny buzzer is connected in parallel between the power supply and the electric strike or magnetic lock and makes a buzzing type of sound when the lock releases.
This versatile new electric strike works with 12-24 ac or dc and has simple screw change for fail safe or fail secure and Latch Monitor capability!$209.00
All Securitron products come with a Full Lifetime warranty!
Click this picure for Securitron mag locks in different sizes.Regular price: $370.00 Sale price $339.00
Choose top or mortise mounting. Mortise mounting allows the lock to be mounted in a door pocket so its flush with the door. Install this tiny mag lock where other locks wont go.
All Dortronic Magnetic locks come with a Full Lifetime warranty!$239.00
The new eLatch offers flexible traffic control and an alternative to fail-safe (unlocked) magnetic locks or fail secure electric strikes that need to be installed into the door frame.Regular price: $660.00 Sale price $579.00
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