{"id":5244,"date":"2024-07-02T10:24:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T10:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/?p=5244"},"modified":"2024-07-02T10:24:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T10:24:56","slug":"magnetic-locks-on-fire-exits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/07\/02\/magnetic-locks-on-fire-exits\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnetic Locks on Fire Exits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Securing your building against unauthorized entry whilst maintaining a swift and safe fire escape can be challenging. <strong>Magnetic locks <\/strong>(also known as maglocks) are designed for this purpose, to provide secure access control into a building.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/maglocks.jpg\" alt=\"Magnetic locks\" class=\"wp-image-5253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/maglocks.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/maglocks-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Access Control Systems &amp; Magnetic Locks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do magnetic door locks work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maglocks use a strong, electrically powered electromagnet to hold the door closed. If the power fails, or is interrupted by a fire alarm signal, the magnet loses power and releases the door. During normal use, the door is released by pressing an  INSIDE button, with external keypad overrides available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Magnetic lock kits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/magnetic-locks\/\">Magnetic door lock kits<\/a>&nbsp;can include the following release methods: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Key fobs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Card reader units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release switches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital keypads <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency break-glass units<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if the fire alarm is activated, the maglocks will be released automatically in any system. The maglock devices are powered by a 12V power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a range of magnetic access control kits that keep out uninvited guests. Linking up with fire detection units and releasing doors in the event of a fire. These kits also come ready to be installed by a qualified electrician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a range of other access door control equipment, take a look at our&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/fire-exit-door-security\/\">exit door security<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about magnetic locks, contact our customer service team at <a href=\"mailto:0800%20612%206537\"><strong>0800 612 6537<\/strong><\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:customeraccounts@safelincs.co.uk\"><strong>customeraccounts@safelincs.co.uk<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Securing your building against unauthorized entry whilst maintaining a swift and safe fire escape can be challenging. Magnetic locks (also known as maglocks) are designed for this purpose, to provide secure access control into a building. How do magnetic door locks work? Maglocks use a strong, electrically powered electromagnet to hold the door closed. 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