Electric locking options for doors are fairly straightforward. The main types include magnetic locks, electric door strikes, and electrified locksets. But when you look at a door, knowing which of those solutions will work best, is easiest and quickest to install, and will meet the customer’s requirements is an important skill for any integrator.
In addition, whether you install the locks or just specify them and contract out the installation portion, there are key issues, codes, requirements and pitfalls to be aware of. In addition, more and more integrators today are taking on door work themselves, making in-depth knowledge of electric locks and where and how to install them imperative.