Key takeaways
- Holding force is 600 lbs, 1,200 lbs or 1,800 lbs depending on the model; the double magnet is rated 1,200 lbs per lock, and only the M82 reaches 1,800 lbs.
- Securitron lists its three direct-mount magnets under ANSI/BHMA A156.23 as Grade 3 at 600 lbs, Grade 2 at 1,200 lbs and Grade 1 at 1,800 lbs.
- Securitron rates the three direct-mount magnets for indoor or outdoor use, and the bracket-mount magnets, EcoMag included, for indoor use only.
- Letters on the model number add sensors: B adds the BondSTAT bond sensor, D adds a door position switch, and BD adds both.
- On the direct-mount magnets, the strike plate must float and pivot on its center screw: Securitron's manual says that if the strike is mounted rigidly, the Magnalock will not hold.
- Securitron discontinued the iMXDa and iEXDa delayed egress Magnalocks, with a final ship date of June 30, 2024, and named the DEM680E as a possible replacement.
Models
Securitron Magnalock models and holding force
Securitron's documents are issued by Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group company. Magnalock is Securitron's name for its electromagnetic locks.
Holding force is the pull, in pounds, that Securitron rates the magnet to resist. The grade column refers to ANSI/BHMA A156.23, the American standard for electromagnetic locks. In the table, every 600 lb model is Grade 3, every 1,200 lb model Grade 2 and the 1,800 lb model Grade 1.
Securitron rates the three direct-mount magnets for indoor or outdoor use. The bracket-mount magnets, EcoMag included, are rated for indoor use only.
The SAM is a 1,200 lb shear aligning Magnalock that mounts fully concealed into wood, steel, aluminum or Herculite (tempered glass) doors in any position: at the header, door edge or threshold. Securitron lists it for a sliding, in-swing, out-swing or swing-through door, and marks it not for use in open channel doors.
The DM62 is a double magnet designed for double doors with no mullion (the fixed post between the two doors). Its holding force and current draw are rated per lock.
| Model | Mounting | Holding force | ANSI/BHMA A156.23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M32 | Direct mount | 600 lbs | Grade 3 |
| M62 | Direct mount | 1,200 lbs | Grade 2 |
| M82 | Direct mount | 1,800 lbs | Grade 1 |
| DM62 | Double magnet | 1,200 lbs per lock | Grade 2 |
| M38 | Bracket mount | 600 lbs | Grade 3 |
| M68 | Bracket mount | 1,200 lbs | Grade 2 |
| M380E EcoMag | Bracket mount | 600 lbs | Grade 3 |
| M680E EcoMag | Bracket mount | 1,200 lbs | Grade 2 |
| SAM | Concealed, shear aligning | 1,200 lbs | Grade 2 |
Source Securitron's catalog page for each Magnalock model.
Direct mount
Direct-mount M32, M62 and M82
Securitron describes the 600 lb M32 as a lock for traffic control in high-use areas within secured or monitored perimeters. On this model, D and BD monitoring are not available with the SS split strike option (one strike that lets a single magnet hold a pair of doors).
The 1,200 lb M62 mounts on hollow metal, concrete filled metal, wood, or glass with aluminum frames, and all glass doors. Its catalog page lists single and double door configurations, plus specialty applications such as gates and fences, and hazardous locations.
The 1,800 lb M82 is listed for interior, perimeter and exterior access control applications in high-risk environments.
Order codes are letters added to the model number. The table lists them for the 1,200 lb model, with the one condition its catalog page gives.
| Code | Meaning | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| F | Face drilled | Not listed |
| G | Gate conduit | Not listed |
| B / D / BD | BondSTAT, door position switch, or both | Not listed |
| SS | Split strike | Not listed |
| OS | Offset strike | Not listed |
| SASM | Shock absorbing strike mount | Not listed |
| EX | Hazardous locations: UL 294 Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D listing | Only with configurations that include the gate conduit (G) |
Source Securitron's M32, M62 and M82 catalog pages.
Bracket mount
Bracket-mounted M38 and M68, and the EcoMag M380E and M680E
The bracket-mount line has two standard models and two EcoMag models; each pair has one 600 lb and one 1,200 lb model. The model table above gives each one's holding force and grade.
The TJ kit for the M38 and M68 is used to mount the lock on the secure side of a door that swings into a secured area.
Each EcoMag model's energy claim compares it with the previous M380 or M680 series, as the table shows.
The 600 lb EcoMag (M380E) catalog page describes built-in door prop sensing, which lets the magnet de-energize the coil when the door is held open for extended periods. Its listed features also include an adjustable automatic relock timer of 0 to 30 seconds and synchronous double door release, where both doors of a pair release together.
| Model | Holding force | Energy claim |
|---|---|---|
| M380E EcoMag | 600 lbs | Up to 80% reduction in energy consumption over the previous M380 Series |
| M680E EcoMag | 1,200 lbs | 80% reduction in energy consumption against the previous M680 series |
Source Securitron's M38, M68, M380E and M680E catalog pages.
Power
Voltage and current draw
Securitron's catalog pages list automatic dual-voltage, meaning the lock takes 12 or 24 VDC with no field adjustment required, and an instant release circuit with no residual magnetism (no leftover magnetism holding the plate once power is cut), on models including the M62.
Current draw is the current each lock takes from its power supply, in milliamps (mA). The EcoMag rows give average and maximum draw.
For the installer: the manual for the three direct-mount magnets says the Magnalock must be operated from a DC power supply of appropriate capacity and voltage, and that the DC output must not be connected to earth ground but must be isolated.
| Model | At 12 VDC | At 24 VDC |
|---|---|---|
| M32 | 300 mA | 150 mA |
| M62 | 250 mA | 150 mA |
| M82 | 350 mA | 200 mA |
| DM62 (per lock) | 250 mA | 150 mA |
| M38 | 325 mA | 175 mA |
| SAM | 320 mA | 170 mA |
| M380E average / maximum | 140 mA / 585 mA | 90 mA / 310 mA |
| M680E average / maximum | 113 mA / 520 mA | 52 mA / 360 mA |
Source Securitron's catalog page for each model, and the M32, M62 and M82 installation and operating instructions.
Monitoring
BondSTAT, door position and other sensor options
B adds BondSTAT, a sensor that tells an access control or alarm system whether the magnet is holding the plate. It is a single pole double throw (SPDT) dry-contact relay, a switch that carries the other system's signal without supplying power, and on the direct-mount magnets it is rated at 30 VDC and 1 amp maximum.
Securitron shows the lock as secured with the armature (the plate on the door) within the lock and above 95% lock voltage, and unsecured below 95%.
D adds a door position switch (DPS): an isolated SPDT reed switch that monitors door status, rated at 30 VDC and 125 mA maximum on the direct-mount magnets. BD combines BondSTAT and the DPS.
On the standard bracket-mount models, the M38 lists D, L for an LED indicator and T for an anti-tamper switch, and the M68 sheet adds S for SenSTAT. Both EcoMag models offer X, an integrated passive infrared request to exit (a built-in motion sensor for people leaving through the door).
Securitron's manual for the direct-mount magnets says the magnet and strike plate must be in proper alignment or the BondSTAT and DPS functions will not operate correctly. The table gives its alignment tolerances for the B and D versions, for the installer.
| Model | X-coordinate (+/-) | Y-coordinate (+/-) |
|---|---|---|
| M32 B/D | 9/32 in. | 1/8 in. |
| M62 B/D | 5/16 in. | 1/8 in. |
| M82 B/D | 9/16 in. | 1/8 in. |
Source Securitron's M32, M62 and M82 installation and operating instructions, its BondSTAT magnetic bond sensor brochure, and the M38, M68, M380E and M680E catalog pages.
Accessories
Mounting accessories and strike plate float
Securitron sells brackets, strike plates and kits that fit the direct-mount magnets to different frames and doors; the thick door kit also fits the two standard bracket-mount models.
The manual for the direct-mount magnets says the strike plate (the plate on the door that the magnet holds) must float and pivot around the center mounting screw. If the strike is mounted rigidly, the Magnalock will not hold.
| Accessory | What it is for |
|---|---|
| ASB aluminum spacer bracket | When a blade stop (the stop on the frame) requires the Magnalock to be lowered |
| CWB concrete wood bracket | Wood or concrete filled metal frames, with a concealed wire chamber |
| AOS offset strike plate | Moves the mounting hole by 1/4 inch, which Securitron says is often required to clear the glass on aluminum frame storefront doors |
| ASS split strike | Lets a single M32, M62 or M82 secure a double door at traffic control holding force level |
| ZA adjustable Z-bracket | In-swing doors with Magnalock F (face drilled) options |
| EASB energy absorbing sex bolt | Doors that see dynamic forces such as kicks or repeated blows |
| TDK-1 thick door kit | Lets armature plates for the M32, M62, M82, M38 and M68 be used on doors thicker than 1-3/4 inches, up to 3 inches |
Source Securitron's M62 catalog page and accessories, and the M32, M62 and M82 installation and operating instructions.
Discontinued
Discontinued Securitron parts
A Securitron notice dated February 27, 2024 discontinued the iMXDa and iEXDa delayed egress Magnalocks (maglocks that hold the door for a set delay before releasing) and the variants in the table. The final scheduled ship date and end of warranty period was June 30, 2024.
The notice names the DEM680E Series Delayed Egress Magnalock as a possible replacement, with the RK-DEMCL or RK-DEMBK retrofit bracket.
Separately, Securitron's direct-mount accessory pages note that two housings have been discontinued.
| Part | Status |
|---|---|
| iMXDa | Discontinued by the February 27, 2024 notice |
| iMXDa-CA15S | Discontinued by the February 27, 2024 notice |
| iMXDa-CA30S | Discontinued by the February 27, 2024 notice |
| iMXDa-CH | Discontinued by the February 27, 2024 notice |
| iMXDaCH-RIC | Discontinued by the February 27, 2024 notice |
| iMXDaH | Discontinued by the February 27, 2024 notice |
| iEXDa | Discontinued by the February 27, 2024 notice |
| HHSL-82 housing | Discontinued, per the M32, M62 and M82 accessory pages |
| HHSR-82 housing | Discontinued, per the M32, M62 and M82 accessory pages |
Source Securitron's iMXDa / iEXDa product discontinuation notice (February 27, 2024), and its M62 catalog page and accessories.
Fire and egress
Fire listings and egress at maglocked doors
The M62 catalog page lists UL 10C, ANSI/UL 294 and California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) approval. UL 10C is a fire test for door assemblies, and UL 294 is the standard for access control system units.
The 600 lb EcoMag lists UL 10C Fire Rated, 3 hour, and the 1,200 lb EcoMag lists UL 10C Fire Rated, 1 hour.
Release paths, request-to-exit devices and delayed egress are covered in maglock release and egress requirements. For the sensors on the exit side, see request-to-exit sensors.
Source Securitron's M62, M380E and M680E catalog pages.
FAQ
Securitron maglock questions
How much holding force does a Securitron M62 have?
Securitron rates it at 1,200 lbs of holding force. Its catalog page lists it as ANSI/BHMA A156.23 Grade 2, for indoor or outdoor use.
What is the difference between the Securitron M32 and M62?
The M32 is rated at 600 lbs and Grade 3, and the M62 at 1,200 lbs and Grade 2. At 12 VDC the M32 draws 300 mA and the M62 250 mA; both draw 150 mA at 24 VDC.
What do the B and D letters mean in a Securitron model number?
B adds the BondSTAT magnetic bond sensor, D adds an integrated door position switch, and BD adds both. On the M32, D and BD are not available with the SS split strike.
Can one Securitron maglock hold a pair of doors?
Securitron's ASS split strike lets a single direct-mount magnet secure a double door at traffic control holding force level. The DM62 is a double magnet designed for double doors with no mullion, rated at 1,200 lbs per lock.
What replaced the Securitron iMXDa?
Securitron's February 27, 2024 notice names the DEM680E Series Delayed Egress Magnalock as a possible replacement. The iMXDa's final scheduled ship date was June 30, 2024.
Sources and further reading
These sources back up the general guidance. Your building and the people who approve the work decide the details for your doors.
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): M32 Magnalock catalog page (updated 6/9/25)
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): M62 Magnalock catalog page and accessories (updated 6/9/25)
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): M82 Magnalock catalog page (updated 6/9/25)
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): DM62 Magnalock catalog page (updated 6/9/25)
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): M38 Magnalock catalog page (updated 6/9/25)
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): M68 Magnalock catalog page
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): M380E EcoMag catalog page (updated 6/9/25)
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): M680E EcoMag catalog page (updated 6/9/25)
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): SAM Shear Aligning Magnalock catalog page
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): M32, M62, M82 Magnalocks installation and operating instructions
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): BondSTAT magnetic bond sensor brochure
- Securitron (ASSA ABLOY): iMXDa / iEXDa product discontinuation notice (February 27, 2024)