Release, open and secure—with a defined design.
Electric strikes and magnetic locks perform different functions and have different installation and release requirements. Selection depends on the opening, mechanical hardware, applicable fire and egress provisions and the intended use. A product description or a generic fail-safe label cannot establish that a particular installation is appropriate.
Electric Strike & Door Lock Integration: at a glance
- Electric strikes and magnetic locks have different roles.
- Frame preparation can affect the extent of the work.
- Document release, monitoring and exceptional operating modes.
Know what the work involves.
What we assess
- Door and frame preparation and existing latch hardware
- Rated opening requirements and equipment suitability
- Power supply, release interfaces and door monitoring
- Required exit, emergency release and power-loss operation
Scope & coordination
Treat locking integration as a coordinated hardware and controls project. Identify the qualified parties responsible for design, electrical work, access-control programming and inspections where required. Verify the agreed sequence with the installed system instead of judging success only by whether the door opens.
What to share with us
Describe the existing lock type and whether the door is on an exit route or a rated opening. Include known hardware schedules and consultant requirements. Where these details are unknown, request a site assessment.
Are magnetic locks and electric strikes interchangeable?
No. They have different mechanical, electrical and egress implications. Suitability must be determined for the specific opening.
Review the actual hardware
The frame, latch and release requirements determine suitability. This electric strike is reference equipment, not a specified product.
Include your door photos