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600, 1200, or 1500 Pounds: Choosing the Right Magnetic Lock Holding Force for Your Opening

Which Maglock Force Rating Does Your Opening Actually Need? This article helps contractors, facility managers, and security integrators understand the practical differences between 600, 1200, and 1500...

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Aug 31, 2026 Our Blog

Wiring a Single-Door Mag Lock Kit Without a Panel: What Gets Missed Before the Keypad Goes In

What This Article Covers A self-contained magnetic lock kit — one that bundles the lock body, a request-to-exit station, a weatherproof keypad, and a plug-in power supply — looks straightforward on th...

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Jun 20, 2026 Our Blog

Why the Fire Alarm Interface on a Magnetic Lock Kit Gets Skipped Until the Inspection Fails

The Step That Gets Deferred Until the Building Official Walks In This article is for electrical contractors, low-voltage integrators, and facility managers who are installing or commissioning a magnet...

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Jun 14, 2026 Our Blog

Mag Lock Kits With Keypads: Why the Egress Sequence Gets Wired Wrong Before the AHJ Ever Shows Up

What This Article Covers and Who It Helps A magnetic lock kit that includes a keypad, power supply, and push button looks straightforward on the shelf. But the moment it goes on an egress door, a spec...

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Jun 13, 2026 Our Blog

Magnetic Lock Kits With Built-In Keypads: Why the Egress Compliance Check Happens After the Kit Is Already Ordered

What This Article Covers and Who It Helps A bundled magnetic lock kit that includes a 1,200-pound lock body, weatherproof keypad, power supply, and push button looks like a complete solution on the pr...

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Jun 2, 2026 Our Blog

Keypad and Maglock Kits at Outdoor Entries: The System Details That Decide Whether the Door Stays Secure in Winter

What This Guide Covers — and Who It Helps Magnetic lock kits bundled with a weather-rated keypad and power supply are a common choice for exterior vestibule entries, school side doors, industrial serv...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

Wiring a Maglock Kit for Outdoor and Weather-Exposed Openings: The System Details That Get Missed Before Rough-In

What This Article Covers and Who It Helps A magnetic lock kit bundled with a keypad, power supply, and push button looks like a complete solution right out of the box. For many interior access-control...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

The Magnetic Lock Kit Trap: Why a 1200 lb Maglock Without the Right Egress Plan Fails Inspection

Why the Lock Is Only Half the System A 1,200 lb electromagnetic lock kit bundled with a keypad, power supply, and push button looks like a complete access control solution out of the box. For many app...

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Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog