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Specifying Magnetic Lock Kits for Controlled Access Doors: A Practical Guide

What This Guide Covers This article helps contractors, facility managers, and architects correctly specify electromagnetic lock (maglock) kits for controlled-access door openings. Whether you are secu...

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Apr 22, 2026

Magnetic Lock Kits for Commercial Doors: What to Know Before You Buy or Specify

What This Guide Covers and Who It Helps Electromagnetic lock kits -- commonly called mag-lock kits -- combine a holding-force magnet, a power supply, and a release mechanism into a single access-contr...

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Apr 22, 2026

Commercial Lock Functions Explained: Mortise, Cylindrical, Deadbolts, and Outside Exit Trims

What Are Lock Functions and Why Do They Matter? A lock function describes exactly how a door behaves from both sides: who can enter, who can exit freely, and under what conditions a key or credential ...

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Apr 19, 2026