Practical guide to choosing between an electric strike and an electromagnetic lock

Choosing the right locking system for a controlled door

The choice between a electric strike and a electromagnetic lock should not be made out of habit.

Before selecting the hardware, it is particularly important to check:

• the type and material of the door;
• the existing lock and door frame;
• the opening direction;
• the fixing options;
• the expected behaviour in the event of a power failure;
• safety and operational requirements.

This SSP Academy guide offers a simple method for structuring this analysis before installation.

Objective: avoid a locking system that is technically effective but unsuited to the door or its use.

The first pages are freely accessible.
The full guide is reserved for verified members of the SSP Academy Technical Resource Centre.