In simple terms, maglocks work by magnetically adhering to a metal counterplate - called the armature plate. The magnet itself is designed with an electrical coil which when powered, creates a strong electro-magnetic field, which is how maglocks can offer such impressive holding forces.Feb 8, 2019
Is a Maglock secure?
Maglocks are considered one of the most secure and reliable locks avaialable. They don't rely on the door handle and do not have any moving parts, therefore making them ideal for high security applications.Aug 16, 2021
What is the difference between electric strike and magnetic lock?
The primary difference between electric strike locks (door strike) and magnetic locks (maglocks) is their power requirement. Maglocks are fail-safe, while electric strikes are generally fail-secure. In other words: Magnetic locks require power to lock the door, whereas electric locks require power to unlock the door.