Which Electric Lock is Best for an Aluminium Door?
If you are trying to choose the best electric lock for an aluminium door, you need to weigh up a few factors; escape compliance, access control configuration, budget and door type. Here we help you consider these factors to come up with the best solution for your door.
Best Electric Lock for Escape Compliance on an Aluminium Door
If you are installing an electric lock on an escape door, then you are going to need a solution that complies with either EN179 or EN1125 escape regulations. The ABLOY EL460 complies with EN179 when paired with a set of 60-0819-SSS lever handles or EN1125 when paired with the PBE011-EL460.
Features
- Escape compliant - single action egress
- Fail Safe or Fail Secure
- Mechanical Key Override
- High Security - Auto Deadlocking with Deadbolt
Considerations
- Which backset is suitable for your door (30, 35, 40 or 45mm)
- What length override cylinder do you require
- What size keep do you need to suit the frame?
- What size split spindle do you need?
- Designed for read in /free exit applications.
Best Budget Electric Lock for Aluminium Doors
If you are looking for a budget electric locking solution for an aluminium door, then look no further than a slimline mag lock. These simple electric locking devices remain locked when powered, when power is taken away they unlock. Designed to be mounted on the door frame with the armature plate installed on the door.
Features
- Fail Safe
- Designed for low security applications
Consider
- Door opening direction; you'll need the correct brackets based on whether the door opens inwards or outwards.
- Mounting; as slimline mag locks are surface mounted, you'll need to make sure there's sufficient space on the frame on inward opening doors, or if outward opening, you'll need to make sure that head height isn't reduced below an acceptable height.
- Battery Back up. Mag locks are reliant on a constant power feed to remain locked. If power is lost, the door will unlock. Back up batteries can help.
Best Electric Lock for Double Aluminium Doors
The flush mount 352M80 has been designed and tested to release under 5000N of side pressure, whilst providing a high level of holding force. If both leafs of a double aluminium door need to be active, then an electromechanical lock like the EL460 won't be suitable, This is where a flush mount 352M80 can really help. When paired with an EN13637 compliant escape door system package, the 352M80 provides a compliant electric locking solution for controlled egress doors.
Features
- Fail Safe
- Tested to release under 5000N Side Load
- High level of holding force
- Suitable for use on double doors
- Discreet flush mounting
Consider
- Back up power: lock relies on power to remain locked. If power is removed, the lock will open. Consider using back up batteries.
- Fitting; as a flush mount lock an engineer with the right skillset is required.