What happens to a maglock during a power outage or fire?

A standard maglock is fail-safe, meaning it unlocks the instant it loses power. We also wire it to your fire-alarm relay so the door releases automatically during an alarm, keeping your exits compliant.

How much holding force do I need, 600 lb or 1,200 lb?

A 600 lb maglock handles most single interior and light storefront doors, while 1,200 lb is for high-traffic, double, or security-sensitive doors. We confirm the right rating during the on-site assessment based on your door and use.

Can you connect a maglock to my existing access control or key fobs?

In most cases, yes. We tie the maglock into your current reader, keypad, or fob system and add the exit and fire-alarm wiring so everything works as one system.

How long does a maglock installation take?

A single-door maglock with an exit button is usually a few hours, while multi-door jobs or new access wiring take longer. We give you a time estimate with your quote after the assessment.

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Magnetic Locks (Maglocks)

Electromagnetic locks for storefronts, server rooms, and access-controlled doors across North Dallas, wired and tested by techs who come to you.

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Magnetic lock (maglock) installation is the wiring and mounting of an electromagnetic lock that holds a door shut using a strong magnet and an armature plate, powered by your building's electrical system. The lock releases when power is cut, so it ties into access control, exit buttons, and fire-alarm systems. Apex Locksmith installs, wires, and tests maglocks on commercial doors throughout the North Dallas area.

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Free on-site assessment of your door, frame, and power source
Maglock rated for your door (600 lb or 1,200 lb holding force)
Wiring to exit button, access reader, and fire-alarm release
Load test and code-compliance check before we leave

Commercial maglock work is quoted by the job after an on-site assessment, since door type, holding force, and access wiring vary.

Simple & fast

How Magnetic Lock Installation Works

We size the right maglock to your door, wire it into your access and life-safety systems, then prove it holds and releases correctly.

1
On-site assessment
A tech checks your door swing, frame, and available power, then recommends a 600 lb or 1,200 lb maglock and the release method (exit button, motion sensor, or reader).
2
Mount and wire
We mount the magnet to the header and the armature plate to the door, run low-voltage wiring to the power supply, and tie in the request-to-exit device and fire-alarm relay.
3
Test and hand off
We confirm the magnet's holding force, verify the door releases on power loss and fire signal, then walk you through daily operation.

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Maglock Systems We Install and Service

Brands, lock types, and the North Dallas businesses we wire them for

Maglock and Access Brands

SecuritronSchlageVon DuprinHESCamdenRCI

Lock and Release Types

600 lb single-door maglocks1,200 lb double-door maglocksRequest-to-exit (REX) buttonsMotion-sensor releaseKeypad and card-reader releaseDelayed-egress maglocks

Who We Serve

Retail storefrontsMedical and dental officesServer and IT roomsProperty management and multi-tenant buildingsSchools and daycaresWarehouses and distribution

Commercial Locksmith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, when they're installed to code. Maglocks on exit doors must release on power loss and on a fire-alarm signal, and they need an approved release device like a request-to-exit button or motion sensor so people can always get out.

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