Assignment #9: How Strong Are Maglocks?

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Brian Rhodes
Feb 03, 2018
IPVMU Certified

For this assignment, do some research to find out how strong the 'bond force' is for a maglock you work with, or catches your eye online.

In general, the bond rating is a prominent part of the spec sheet. You'll find it listed similar to this:

In this example, the RCI 8310 maglock has a maximum bond strength of 1500 pounds. Or rather: it takes more than 1500 pounds of force to physically separate the armature (door side) from the magnet (frame side).

In general, this holding or bond force rating is how the overall strength of the lock is specified. A small maglock designed for cabinet doors may be 85 pounds, while a maglock for an entry door can be 1200 pounds or higher.

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Lukman Saka-Bello
Feb 04, 2018
IPVMU Certified

SDC 352V SPECIFICATION:

Holding Force 1200 lbs per door leaf

Input Voltage Dual 12/24 VDC

Current 618mA @ 24VDC / 1020mA @ 12VDC

Dimensions 25"L x 2-1/8H x 1-11/16W (635 x 54 x 43mm)

Magnetic Bond Sensor SPDT output, 1A @ 30VDC

Door Status Sensor SPDT output, 250mA max. @ 30VDC

LED Indicator Green-Secure, Red-Unlocked

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Gani Omobolaji Oladipo
Feb 08, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Hello Lukman

Is there anywhere locally in Nigeria where we can get these EAC components, or we have to still pick and choose across stores?

Let's discuss.

oladipo.go@boldengine.com

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Nick Ingelbrecht
Feb 04, 2018
IPVMU Certified

For ultra high security, the MM15 maglock from Securitron has a 4,000 lb holding force. The brochure notes that the MM15 has  "two spring loaded, hardened steel mandibles. In the event of a forced entry attempt, the mandibles rotate inward, clamping down and capturing the edges of the armature."  

You can get these for $237 on Amazon, a small price to pay for keeping your arch-villains confined. 

https://www.securitron.com/Other/Securitron/Documents/Brochures/ElectromechanicalLocks/1/MM15Sheet.pdf

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Heidi Myers
Feb 04, 2018
MyersIT, Inc • IPVMU Certified

The Assa Abloy Securitron M82BD Magnalock (not a typo, they call it a magnalock versus a maglock) has a bonding force of 1800 lbs. 

Source: https://www.securitron.com/en/site/securitron/products/magnalocks/m82-series/

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Fabian Muyawa
Feb 04, 2018
LONTECH SYSTEMS • IPVMU Certified

 The ELOCK-600C EM LOCK has the holding force; 600lbs @ 500mA, operating voltage; 12VDC fail -safe type.

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Wade Storie
Feb 05, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Securitron ASSA ABLOY Model 32 Electromagnetic Lock has a tensile holding force of 600 pounds. 

Specs

 

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Dennis Eaton
Feb 05, 2018
IPVMU Certified

The Security Door Controls SDC 350 Narrow Line Single EM Lock has a maximum bond strength of 1200 pounds.

http://www.maglocks.com/sdc-350-narrow-line-single-emlock-1200lbs-by-sdc-security-for-375.html

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Norbert Bromenshenkel
Feb 05, 2018
IPVMU Certified

The AGTtek HS0028 is an inexpensive Mag Lock available on Amazon.  It has a holding force/bond rating of 130 LBS.  

No power supply is included with the lock.

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Kelly Koshman
Feb 05, 2018
IPVMU Certified

We normally use RCI, but since you took the one I was going to use, I went with the double door style:

http://www.rutherfordcontrols.com/en/products/electromagnetic-locks/8320/#specifications-tab

Holding Force:
Two-point locking (up to 1500 pounds each point)

 

 

 

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Janae Samano
Feb 06, 2018
IPVMU Certified

M490G Electromagnetic Gate Lock

The Schlage M490G Electromagnetic Gate Lock has a 1500 lb. holding force. The reason that this lock has such a high holding force is because it is "built to withstand the rigors of exterior use" including sliding and misalignment problems.

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Karah Del Cont
Feb 06, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Securitron SAM2-24

Electromagnetic Mini Shear Lock

https://www.qualifiedhardware.com/brands/securitron/sam2-24.htm?vfsku=2749&vfsku=2749&gpla=pla&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnuDTBRDUARIsAL41eDorpdVoIW5xK-xtJeQ7MOd9gI9omTGq4Lz4TP-7hZWvqVF5VbbsqtgaAhKSEALw_wcB

 

Style Electromagnetic Mini Shear Lock
Dimensions Smaller dimensions for difficult installation areas: 7.2" long x 1.15" wide x 1" high
Holding Force 600 lbs.
Voltage 62mA at 24 VDC only
Operating Temperature -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit
Finish Satin stainless steel (630)
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Wade VanMeter
Feb 06, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Assa Abloy

Model 1200LB

Specifications

  • 1200 lbs holding force
  • Magnet size: 10-1/2" L x 2-7/8" H x 1-1/2" W
  • Armature size: 7-3/8" L x 2-3/8" H x 9/16" W
  • Operates on 12 or 24 VDC, switch selectable
  • Low current draw: 400 mA at 12 VDC, 200 mA at 24 VDC
  • Operating temperature: +14 to +131F [-10 to +55C]
  • UL and Canadian UL listed, R16759
  • Sensors have SPDT 3A relay contacts
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Kyle Guzman
Feb 06, 2018
IPVMU Certified

The Maglocks we typically will see our door hardware installers use are the Securitron M32 Series Magnalock.

Specifications:

Holding Force: 600lbs

Magnalock: 8"L x 1-5/8" D x 1-7/8" H

Strike: 6-1/4"L x 1/2"D x 1-5/8" H

Electrical: 300mA @12VDC, 150mA @ 24VDC

Operating Temperature: -40 to +140F ( Indoor/Outdoor use)

 

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Andy Birch
Feb 06, 2018
IPVMU Certified

I picked a schlage m490 Electromagnetic lock, and the force is 1500lbs.

 

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Tim Carter
Feb 06, 2018
IPVMU Certified

This is the specifications for the M62 series from Securitron.

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william keane
Feb 06, 2018
IPVMU Certified

The Securitron M670 has a holding force of 1100 lbs.

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Josh Fagan
Feb 06, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Assa Abloy 1200LB

Specifications

  • 1200 lbs holding force
  • Magnet size: 10-1/2" L x 2-7/8" H x 1-1/2" W
  • Armature size: 7-3/8" L x 2-3/8" H x 9/16" W
  • Operates on 12 or 24 VDC, switch selectable
  • Low current draw: 400 mA at 12 VDC, 200 mA at 24 VDC
  • Operating temperature: +14 to +131F [-10 to +55C]
  • UL and Canadian UL listed, R16759
  • Sensors have SPDT 3A relay contacts
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Celina Louissaint
Feb 06, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Allegion M400 series electromagnetic lock: M450/452 1000lb hold force

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William Buckley
Feb 06, 2018
IPVMU Certified

New York City Housing Authority utilizes" Maglocks" to secure their front , and rear entrance doors of their residential buildings. NYCHA utilizes "Invisalock"from Securitech.

Maglocks have 1200lbs of locking force with 12/24VDC. 

Available options to mitigate false sense of security (door closed/ locked)

MB- Magnetic Band Sensors

DS - Door Position Switch

ST - Tamper Resistant Screws

 

  

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Kenneth Millo
Feb 07, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Schlage M400 Series Electromagnetic Lock

Single door

  • M450 and M450P with 1000 lb. hold force

Double door

  • M452 and M452P with 1000 lb. per leaf hold force

Power

  • Input voltage: auto selected 12/24 VDC
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Mitesh Bhorwani
Feb 07, 2018
IPVMU Certified

We Mostly use the RCI Maglocks, the one that you stated so i did research on the other ones.

Camden CX-91S-12 surface lock has a holding force of 1200 lbs with 12/24 VDC. It is also said to be vandal and weather resistant.

Camden CX-912-12 Mag lock

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Steven Vieira
Feb 07, 2018
IPVMU Certified

We typically prescribe the Assa Abloy's Securitron M32 Series, as it provides 600 Ibs of force as am able to keep it at 300 mA @ 12VDC.

assaabloyesh.com - ASSA ABLOY

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Kristina Bebedzakova
Feb 07, 2018
IPVMU Certified

A maglock I am using on a project right now is the Schlage M490. The holding force is 1500lbs.

 

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Nathaniel Lam
Feb 08, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Since we talked about the disadvantages of shear mags in our class.  This is what I found: 

The holding force is 600lbs.  Any NFL linebacker can get through with a running start.

 

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Pat Butler
Feb 08, 2018
IPVMU Certified

ASSA ABLOY Securitron Model 32

600 lbs of pull-apart holding force, Power cosumption of 300mA@12 VDC or 150mA@24VDC

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Gani Omobolaji Oladipo
Feb 08, 2018
IPVMU Certified

The maglock that catches my interest online is the Hi/Shear SDC Security locks that have the totally concealed and the semi concealed models. This model 1561 reduces the ugly shape created by external mounted types, though it requires skilled installation to get a perfect bond. It is on: http://www.sdcsecurity.com/docs/ShearLocks_Datasheet.pdf

 Specifications:

Model: 1561

Type: Integrated electronics

Completely concealed

Bond: 2000lbs

Voltage: Auto sensing 12/24VDC 650mA

Options available: 

- BA - Bond sensor - indicates proper armature contact or reduced holding power

- DPS - Door position switch

- L3 - External LED indicator to indicate door is energized or the bond status

- WDRBM - Wood door reinforcement box

- Armature type specification - You can specify the type of armature before ordering.

 

 
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Chris Brush
Feb 08, 2018
IPVMU Certified

We use plenty of Schlage components. One of their maglocks is the M390. The spec sheet can be found here. It details the holding force among other marks. This model is rated at 1500 lbs. As an added note this model includes a door status monitor and a magnetic bond sensor.

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Robin Samuel
Feb 09, 2018
IPVMU Certified

The Assa Abloy (Alarm Controls) Model 1200L has a maximum holding force of 1200lbs.

https://www.alarmcontrols.com/en/site/alarmcontrols/products/magnetic-locks/1200l/

 

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Anthony Burti
Feb 09, 2018
IPVMU Certified

one of the maglocks we typically use is the Securitron M380BD which has a maximum holding force of 600lbs.

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Scott Ostrin
Feb 10, 2018
IPVMU Certified

securitron m62 has 1200 has 1200 lbs  and would be good for an entry door

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Kamran Alam Khan
Feb 10, 2018
IPVMU Certified

We are using sprint hold fast Magnetic lock, S03 Model having 850kg holding force..

magnetic lock

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Moses Ramos
Feb 11, 2018
IPVMU Certified

1200LSDSDM has a holding strength of 1200lbs so it is rated for an egress

MAGNETIC LOCK FEATURES:

Model - 1200LSDSDM Surface Mount Single Door Magnetic Lock with 1200 lbs. Holding Force
Mount Type - Surface Mount Single Door
Holding Force - 1200 Lbs.
Dimensions - 10.5" x 2.9" x 1.6" inches
Approx. Weight - 14 lbs.
Dual Voltage Current Draw - 500mA/12V or 250mA/24V
Built In Time Delay 1-60 seconds
Monitoring LED
Lock Sensor
Built-In Voltage Spike Suppressor
CE Approved

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DIEGO M CALDERON
Feb 12, 2018
IPVMU Certified

i found a Cobra Control, CM maglock 1200lbs

http://www.maglocks.com/datasheet/elocksolutions/cm1200%20spec%20sheet.pdf

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Steven Lee
Feb 13, 2018
IPVMU Certified

E6200 Excel™ Series Access Hardware has a 1200 lb / 545 kg holding force.


http://www.sdcsecurity.com/E6200-Excel-Magnetic-Lock2.htm

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Danny Frid
Feb 14, 2018
IPVMU Certified

The Schlage M490 has a holding force of 1500 pounds 

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Andy Baker
Feb 15, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Securitron M380 Has 600lb of holding force.

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Tim VanGrinsven
Feb 15, 2018
IPVMU Certified

Dynalock 2280 Series

1,200 Ib. holding force

.68 Amp current draw

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Kevin Faul
Feb 15, 2018
IPVMU Certified

M32 Magnalock by Securitron has a 600 lb holding force with automatic dual voltage (12 or 24 VDC).  

Current @ 12 VDC:  300 mA

Current @ 24 VDC:  150 mA

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Sarah Howell
Feb 15, 2018
IPVMU Certified

We don't currently service any maglocks, so I chose an interesting looking one from one of our vendors.

This Securitron shear maglock has a holding force rating of 1200 pounds.

 

https://www.anixter.com/en_us/products/SAM/SECURITRON-MAGNALOCK-CORP/Electro-Magnets/p/CS162052

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Nick Abernathy
Feb 16, 2018
IPVMU Certified

see here

the assa abloy model 600s is what I use and it has a rating of 600 pounds holding force

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Jose Carrasquillo
Feb 16, 2018
IPVMU Certified

The Securitron M32 is capable of a maximum holding force of 600lbs.

Securitron M32 Series

 

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Ibrahima Sene
Feb 20, 2018
IPVMU Certified

The Assa Abloy Securitron M670 has a holding force of 1100 lbs.

https://www.securitron.com/en/site/securitron/products/magnalocks/m670-series/

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Caleb Mulder
Feb 20, 2018
IPVMU Certified

The Schlage M490G mag lock (bracketed version specifically for gate applications) has a holding force that "meets of exceeds BHMA standards of 1500 lbs." Specs below:

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Jon Demitrieus
Feb 21, 2018
IPVMU Certified

I do not use Mag locks generally although I have looked one up for this assignment. 

The Schalge GF3000 is a mortise mounted shear lock operating between 12/24 VDC with a holding capacity of 3000 lbs.  

Best,

- Jon

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Scott Whitcomb
Feb 21, 2018
IPVMU Certified

I chose the Assa Abloy Model 1200LB

Specifications

  • 1200 lbs holding force
  • Magnet size: 10-1/2" L x 2-7/8" H x 1-1/2" W
  • Armature size: 7-3/8" L x 2-3/8" H x 9/16" W
  • Operates on 12 or 24 VDC, switch selectable
  • Low current draw: 400 mA at 12 VDC, 200 mA at 24 VDC
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Kyle Wiberg
Feb 25, 2018
IPVMU Certified

I just found this Borer Maglock with a pin.  Claims to hold back 8000 N (1770 lbs) while drawing 250ma.  Built in forced open alert monitor contacts.

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Neel Adhikari
Feb 25, 2018
IPVMU Certified

We typically use Securitron M62 Mag Lock with 1200 lb holding force. 

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Olivia Peralta
Mar 01, 2018
IPVMU Certified

The SCHLAGE 4900 MAGLOCK has a maxium bond strenght of 1500 lbs as well! 1500 LBS

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