Magnetic locks

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Locking mechanism
gptkbp:advantage Durable
No moving parts
Not suitable for fire exits without fail-safe design
Can be bypassed if power is cut
Quick to operate
Requires constant power
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Maglocks
gptkbp:commonHoldingForce 1200 lbs
600 lbs
gptkbp:component Electromagnet
Armature plate
gptkbp:controlledBy gptkb:remote_control
Keypad
Card reader
Access control panel
Biometric reader
gptkbp:failSafe Yes
gptkbp:features medium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Magnetic locks
gptkbp:introducedIn 1960s
gptkbp:inventedBy Arthur V. G. Schmitt
gptkbp:lockedWhen Power is on
gptkbp:maintenance Low
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:Assa_Abloy
gptkb:Allegion
gptkb:Adams_Rite
gptkb:Schlage
gptkb:Dormakaba
gptkbp:operates Alternating current
Direct current
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:NFPA_101
Building codes
EN 50131
UL 294
gptkbp:requires Electric power
gptkbp:unlockedWhen Power is off
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Gates
Access control systems
Cabinets
Security doors
gptkbp:uses gptkb:Electromagnetism
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Permanent_Magnet
gptkb:Magnets
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6