Which electric lock is best for a timber door?
Here we're going to help you decide on the best electric lock for your timber door. Keytrak are a specialist wholesaler of electric locks. The Keytrak team of technicians also install electric locks on projects throughout the UK, so our team are well placed to help you decide on the best electric lock for your timber door.
*Best compliant electric lock for timber doors*
The ABLOY EL560 Electric Lock Packages have been tested for compliance with escape regulations EN179 and EN1125. No matter that state of the access control system, occupiers can always exit the building with a single action, either via lever handle with the EL560 package 1E (for EN179 compliance) or panic bar with the EL560 Package 1P (for EN1125 compliance).
Key Features:
- High Security (Auto Deadlocking)
- Mechanical Override (Use a key to get in if the lock fails secure)
- Available in a range of different back sets (55, 60, 65, 80 & 100mm)
- Works with different door furniture; lever handles & panic bars
Consider:
- You’ll need to get a lock cable to the lock (consider cable transfer bars, or routing)
- What type of door loop to use to transfer across from door to frame (surface armoured or concealed)
- Which handles (long plate or round rose) or panic hardware (PBE011-EL560)
*Best budget electric lock for timber doors*
The best budget electric locking solution is a mag lock. These handy little electric locks can be used on inward or outward opening doors. Specifically for low-security applications, they secure the door when powered and are released via a valid input from the access control system.
Key Features
- Fail Safe
- Suitable for inward and outward opening doors
- Low security applications
Consider:
- Inward or outward opening door (choose from L brackets, Z+L brackets and surface armature housings to work with each configuration).
- Back-up power. If power fails, the door unlocks. Back up batteries can help.
- Fitting. Is there space above the door to install a mag lock. Make sure head height isn’t reduced below an acceptable position.
- Does the installation need to be escape compliant? If so, consider tested alternatives.
*Best electric lock for double timber doors*
The Abloy 352M80 is a flush fitted electric lock, that has been designed & tested to release under up to 5000N of side pressure, making it a great alternative when a mag lock won’t fit, or if you a securing a double leaf door.
Key Features:
- Fail Safe
- Suitable for horizontal & vertical installation.
- Flush Fitting
- High Holding Force
- Suitable for double doors
- Suitable for double action doors
Consider:
- Back up power. If power fails, the door unlocks. Back up batteries can help.
- Fitting. As this is flush fitted, an installer with a suitable skillset will be required.
- Compliance: Use with Escape Door System to achieve compliance with EN13637
Need to know more about electric locking solutions for timber doors? Contact us today and our technical team can help.