Electromagnetic lock

This article is about a mechanism to hold a door closed. For the mechanism to hold a door open, see Electromagnetic door holder.

For a lock utilizing magnetism and a key, see Magnetic keyed lock.

An electromagnetic lock, magnetic lock, or maglock is a locking device that consists of an electromagnet and an armature plate.

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