Magnetic Lock Installation
$250 - $600 | 1-2 hours | Available 24/7
Triton Locksmith install electromagnetic locks (maglocks) for $250-$600. These mount to the door frame header and hold the door shut with up to 1,200 lbs of force. Released by access control reader, button, or fire alarm. Includes hardware, wiring, and fire code compliance.
How Does a Magnetic Lock Work?
An electromagnet on the frame holds an armature plate on the door. When power is applied, the magnet creates a bond of 600-1,200 lbs of holding force. No one is forcing that open. When power is cut (by a card reader, button, or fire alarm), the door releases instantly.
Maglocks are fail-safe by design. Power off means door open. This is required by fire code for egress doors. According to NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), magnetic locks on egress doors must release upon fire alarm activation and have a request-to-exit sensor on the inside.
Common Questions
How much does a maglock cost installed?
600 lb maglock: $250-$350. 1,200 lb maglock: $350-$600. Price includes the lock, armature plate, wiring, power supply, and request-to-exit button.
Are magnetic locks fire code compliant?
Yes, when installed with the required safety features: fire alarm tie-in, request-to-exit sensor, and emergency push button. We install all of these as part of every maglock job.
Can a maglock work without access control?
Yes. A simple button on the inside releases the lock. But most installations pair the maglock with a card reader, keypad, or intercom on the outside for controlled entry.
How strong is a magnetic lock?
1,200 lb models resist over half a ton of force. That's stronger than most door frames. Nobody is shouldering through a properly installed 1,200 lb maglock.
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