The maglock will be surface mounted and suitable for both inswing and outswing doors. Brackets (L bracket, Z bracket, U bracket) are used to adjust the space between the door and lock. The principle behind the electromagnetic lock is to use electromagnetism to maintain the lock after energising. The electromagnetism exploits the advantage of a solenoid. The holding force should be a collinear load and the lock and armature plate should be face-to-face in the correct position to achieve optimal operation.

Remote operation: it can be turned on and off remotely by adjusting the power source. Easy to install: Magnetic locks are generally easier to install than other locks since there are no interconnecting parts. Quick to operate: Magnetic locks unlock instantly when the power is cut, allowing for quick release in comparison to other locks. Sturdy: Magnetic locks may also suffer less damage from multiple blows than do conventional locks. If a magnetic lock is forced open with a crowbar, it will often do little or no damage to the door or lock. There are no moving parts in an electromagnetic lock to break. Cons Requires a constant power source in order to be secure. Can de-energize in the event of a power outage, disabling security. Expensive in comparison to mechanical locks.