Magnetic Lock Installation Austin Texas Okey DoKey Locksmith

10-07-2020 - If you are reading this webpage, you are most likely a business owner or a property manager relocating you office or got you store broken into. You probably wonder who install or repair a magnetic door lock system in Austin TX.

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What is a magnetic lock?

A magnetic lock is an automatic mechanism that accommodate an electromagnet used to open and lock a door. The electromagnet attached to the door frame and the armature plate to the door. The goal is to control the access of employees or customers to an office, a store or a building.

How do electromagnet door locks work?

Magnetic lock makes use of a magnetic force which hold the door locked. Hundreds of pounds of powerful electromagnet which can range between 300 and 1,800 pound keep the door closed.

Only a person with the right permission can open the door. Pushing a button, swiping a card or using your finger the electric current reduced and allow the door to open.

When do we need magnetic locks?

In most cases people do not make use of magnetic locks. The primary reason is that they are not yet aware of the many benefits which these locks provide.

Magnetic locks have a range of interfaces and products built to achieve two main goals:

1. Heavy traffic entry - Magnetic force used as opposed to mechanical latch or a bolt. This makes the mechanism less sensitive to damage and worn out for the long run.


2. Internal restriction - Using an interface like card reader, keypad or a biometric locks etc. The lock control the access to a building or a room for customers or employees.

Magnetic locks have a few benefits in that they are simple to install and support and easy to clean. They are also durable since it consist of very few mechanical components which can cause problems or fail.

Considerations before installing a mag-lock

Magnetic locks use to gain access control in and out of restricted areas. Some devices designed to use on a glass doors some on wooden doors and some on metal doors. There are few basic things to consider before installing a Electromagnetic door locks. Basically, we want to make sure that the correct device chosen and it does fits your needs.

Magnetic lock installation is a job for a access control professional.

Maglock installation key considerations:

• Are the doors wood, aluminum, steel, or and glass?


• Are doors designated as fire exit doors? (This might require an alarm system)


• The type of user who will use the system. Employees use fingerprint/card reader/keypad lock vs customers use intercom/buzzer.


• Some centralized access control systems include more than one sit. This system lets you manage your security from a central point on all locations.


• Do you have any parking lot gates or automatic garage doors to control?


• One more distinction is the difference between controlled exit and free exit systems. In a free exit system, there is no restriction for leaving the area. This system detects someone approaching by a motion sensors or a release push button. Controlled exit system enforce the same security for movement in both directions. Employees wave/swipe a card or enter the pass-code to get in or out of the secure area.

Types of magnetic locks?

There are many different features and brands of magnetic locks in the market. There are outdoor and indoor maglocks, gates maglocks and magnetic accessories. The right magnetic lock depends on your requirements.

Top 5 Magnetic lock distributors:

What are the featues magnetic lock have?

1. Key-switches - Provide a method of providing authorized control for the system. Using a key user can enable/disable the lock.


2. Stand-Alone Lock - Is an "all-in-one" access control system used on a single-door. Powered by an internal battery, the lock unlocked by keypad or proximity card.


3. Keypads - Are often popular on single doors. A keypad lock is easy to use and low-cost, but considered as less secured. The main problem is users writing down the pass-code or share it with others.


4. Proximity readers - Are the most popular option in commercial access control. Proximity card reader work from one inch to three feet from the sensor, easy to use, and administer. Since there is no contact between the reader and card, they are reliable and durable.


5. Biometric lock - Based on user physical identification characteristics such as retinal scans, handprints or fingerprints. Biometric locks are by far the safest form of access control. They are way more expensive and can seem invasion to employees privacy. They are less reliable when used externally, so they are not recommended to use outdoor.

How to install electro magnetic lock

Magnetic lock installation consist of 3 main steps:

1. First we need to drill holes in the door and frame for the installation. In some situations the installer cut slots or make modifications to the door or frame. This step often done on a glass door or a metal door and requires a glazier or a welder.


2. Plugging the device to a battery or an electric current. This step will Often include preparation of the infrastructure for the power outlet.


3. Programming of the device for its specific use. A strike lock or a buzzer system for a store is simple to program and sometimes are a do-it-yourself project. Yet some devices requires proper skills and tools. For example a maglock with card reader interface for employees requires programmable set-up and maintenance.

Magnetic lock installation cost?

Grade 1 Stand-Alone

Grade 2 Key-switches

Grade 3 Keypad

Grade 4 Proximity readers

Grade 5 Biometric locks

* Estimates above includes the technician coming out to you the parts and the labor. Final price depends on the type of device, the condition of the door and the infrastructure for the power outlet. If there is any change to this price, the tech will let you know before doing anything so there will be no surprises both ways.

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Our access control specialists installs keypad, buzzer and intercom door locks. They are highly experienced and able to repair all types of maglocks in the market.

We dispatch a mobile workshop and wide range of magnetic locks from reputable manufacturers. Guarantee service your public dwelling needs.

References

1. Ask a question in the International Code Council forum.
2. wikipedia - Magnetic locks.
3. maglocks.com.
4. How to install a magnetic door lock.

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