Electromagnetic Lock Basics

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Created: April 1, 2007

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When installing an electromagnetic lock, the door and jamb material determines the type of fastener. When installing the unit onto a wood jamb, follow the manufacturer's fastener recommendations. When installed the lock onto a hollow metal or aluminum jambs, the use of blind nuts is recommended.

Choosing the power supply and access control mechanisms including keypad, key switch, momentary button, sensors, proximity cards or magstripe cards will usually vary from job to job. Contact the electromagnetic lock manufacturer for recommendations regarding the best way to apply and install their products. Most electromagnetic lock manufacturers will provide wiring diagrams, riser diagrams, and other information that can provide your customer with the best access control system for their needs.

Several manufacturers offer a complete package including the electromagnetic lock, keypad or card reader, and power supply. Alarm Lock offers a complete package electromagnetic lock, power supply and remote control. This electromagnetic lock is wired to a receiver designed to be operated by up to 100 battery powered remote controls.

Some of the electromagnetic lock manufacturers include:

Alarm Lock Systems, Inc., 345 Bayview Avenue , Amityville , NY 11701 . Telephone: 631-789-4871. Fax: 631-789-3383. Web Site: www.alarmlock.com.

Dortronics Systems, Inc., 1668 Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor , NY 11963 . Telephone: 800-906-0137. Web Site: www.dortronics.com.

Dynalock Corp., 705 Emmett St. , Bristol , CT 06010 . Telephone: 860-582-4761. Fax: 860-585-0338. Web Site: www.dynalock.com.

RCI, 2697 International Parkway , Parkway Five, Virginia Beach , VA 23452 . Telephone: 800-265-6630. Fax: 800-482-9795. In Canada , 210 Shearson Crescent , Cambridge , ON N1T 1J6 . Telephone: 800-265-6630 or 519-621-7651. Fax: 519-621-7939. Web Site: www.rutherfordcontrols.com.

ROFU International Corp, 2004-B 48th Ave. CT. E, Tacoma , WA 98424 . Telephone: 253-922-1828. Fax: 253-922-1728. Website www.ROFU.com.

Schlage, 111 Congressional Blvd., Carmel , IN 46032 . Telephone: 800-847-1864. Web Site: www.Schlage.com.

Securitron Magnalock Corp., 550 Vista Blvd. Sparks , NV 89434 . Telephone: 775-355-5625 or 800-MAGLOCK. Fax: 775-355-5633. Website: www.Securitron.com.

SDC Security Door Controls, P. O. Box 6219 , Westlake Village , CA 91359 . Telephone: 805-494-0622. Fax: 805-494-8861. Website: www.sdcsecurity.com .