The Magnetic lock consists of a magnet surface mounted onto a door frame and a steel plate attached to the top of the door. The door will be strongly bonded when the magnet is energized holding the steel plate. Instant release is possible when the power supply is cut off, making it most ideal in emergency escape situations.
Considered as most durable and with low power consumption, it is widely used for entry and exit control applications. With no moving parts and little maintenance required, the magnetic lock will at all times provide a fail safe operation.
A Magnetic Lock, or mag-lock, is a device that uses the power of a strong electro-magnet to keep a door shut (or locked) until you authorize an interruption that will allow the door to open. This type of application is ideal for use with swinging, roll-up metal or glass doors because you can mount the armature directly to a door that will lock onto the electromagnet when engaged.