Product Description
The UK-MAGLOCK-DOUBLE-560KG holds a pair of doors shut with 560kg of combined magnetic force — effectively two separate 280kg magnetic locks built into one housing, one per door leaf.
How it works
An electromagnet is fed a constant current, which holds an armature plate (a separate metal plate fixed to the door) firmly against it. Cut the power — via your access control system, keypad or an emergency release button — and the field collapses, letting both doors swing free. This is standard practice for fire escape routes, since it means loss of power always defaults to unlocked.
What to check before buying
- Power supply: it runs on either 12V or 24V DC. At 12V each magnet draws roughly 500mA; at 24V that drops to about 250mA per magnet. Make sure your existing access control power supply can cover both magnets together, not just one.
- Door type: rated for glass, wooden, metal, fire-rated and sliding doors, so it suits most double-door commercial entrances.
- Environment: built for indoor use, with an operating range of -10°C to +55°C — not a spec for exposed outdoor gates.
- Housing: zinc alloy construction, chosen for durability under frequent daily locking cycles rather than aesthetics.
Armature plates are included, so you shouldn't need to source these separately for a standard double-door fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this lock work on one door or two?
It's built for double doors: the 560kg figure is two independent 280kg magnetic locks in a single housing, one securing each door leaf.
What voltage does it need?
It runs on either 12V or 24V DC. Current draw per magnet is about 500mA at 12V or 250mA at 24V, so check your access control power supply can handle both magnets running together.
Can it be used outdoors?
The listed operating range is -10°C to +55°C, which points to an indoor access control installation rather than an exposed outdoor application.
What happens to the doors if power is cut?
The magnetic field releases and the doors unlock, which is the standard fail-safe behaviour used on fire escape and controlled entry routes.
