maglock mounting bracket configurator

magnetic locks are incredibly powerful and reliable, but their performance relies entirely on geometry. for a maglock to secure a door properly, the electromagnet (mounted to the frame) and the steel armature plate (mounted to the door) must perfectly meet face-to-face when the door is closed. if your door swings inward, or if it is made of frameless glass, standard out-of-the-box mounting will not work.

understanding door swing & brackets

most magnetic locks are designed by default for standard "outswing" doors with solid frames. to accommodate different architectural designs, specialized aluminum brackets are required:

• inswing doors (z-brackets): if the door swings toward the secure side (pulls toward you), the armature plate would naturally hit the magnet when opening. an l/z bracket assembly is required to suspend the armature plate away from the door so it meets the magnet correctly.
• frameless glass doors (u-brackets): you cannot drill through tempered glass. a u-bracket (also known as a glass door armature housing) slides over the top edge of the glass door and clamps down using set-screws, allowing you to mount the armature plate without drilling.
• frameless glass headers: if the wall above the door is also made of solid glass, you will need a specialized glass-mount bracket to secure the heavy electromagnet to the glass header safely.

how to use the configurator

select your door's swing direction, door material, and header material from the dropdowns below. our tool will analyze the geometry and recommend the exact brackets you need to successfully mount your magnetic lock.

selecting holding force (1200lb vs. 600lb)

once you know which brackets you need, you must determine the required holding force for your magnetic lock. maglocks are generally categorized into two security levels:

• 1200 lb (standard security): this is the industry standard for perimeter doors, exterior gates, and secure IT rooms. it provides enough holding force to withstand a full-force physical attack by an adult.
• 600 lb (traffic control): commonly known as "mini" maglocks, these are used for interior traffic control, such as office doors or retail stockrooms. they will prevent casual entry, but can be forced open by a determined attacker with a pry bar.

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