Locking Top Tips
How to install the V3E35R maglock in the AH3 architectural housings
The V3E35R is a mortice mount magnet for use with the AH3 series of architectural maglock housings. This is a visual guide to installing the magnets into the housings. 1. These are the parts required to mount the maglock into the AH3 housing. 2. ...
Don't fit mini-mags on external doors
...unless there's a secondary locking mechanism for when the premises is empty. If a door just needs to be held closed to stop free access, then a 300kg mini-mag will suffice. But 300kg holding force is not enough to rely on for security purposes. If ...
Use Threadlock on all your maglock installations
Threadlock is the unsung hero of electro-magnetic locking projects. It's an adhesive that secures bolts and fixings in the correct place. Without Threadlock, the tiny vibrations in the magnet in normal operation can gradually loosen fixings over ...
Use security ropes when fitting maglocks
All maglocks manufactured by CDVI come with security ropes. These short steel ropes keep the magnet in place while you're installing it. They prevent the heavy magnet from accidentally falling out of place and potentially causing injury. Security ...
Regularly wipe down maglocks to prolong performance
Maglocks need maintenance! Regularly cleaning the surface of an electro-magnetic lock will help to improve its durability. The air around us is made up of tiny particles. Some of those particles are made of magnetic or metallic elements. Particularly ...