Access Control

Access Control systems are used to control the entrance and exit of buildings and private estates. They can also be used to secure vulnerable systems (like lifts or computers) and lock down dangerous machinery for cleaning and maintenance. Using access control systems you can make your property more secure, improve staff punctuality and help reduce your operational costs. At Gatezone we can offer you a wide variety of access control products and related systems.

Access Control Options Available

  • Electric Strike Kit –Electric strikes are often used for “buzz in” type of systems. Electric strikes come in many varieties. They can be 12 or 24 or even higher voltage and they may take AC or DC current and some even take both. They may be fail safe or fail secure. A fail safe electric strike needs power to keep it locked. A fail secure electric strike stays locked even without power. The most common by far is a fail secure. When using a fail secure electric strike even without power it stays locked from the outside coming in. For egress or getting out, a door knob or lever on the lock allows for safe exit. If you must use a fail safe electric strike don’t forget to back it up. When you need that buzzing sound you may have heard when being buzzed into an office that’s the sound of AC current going through the electric strike. If you need this sound as a signal to push on the door when unlocking the strike then choose an AC electric strike and an AC power source or transformer. If you do not want or need this buzzing sound then choose a DC power source or transformer. The DC strike is almost completely silent when it releases except for a slight click sound. On average a DC electric strike will last longer than an AC electric strike. If you want to use a DC electric strike or magnetic lock but still want a signaling sound then see the electronic buzzer we sell towards the bottom of this page. This tiny buzzer is connected in parallel between the power supply and the electric strike or magnetic lock and makes a buzzing type of sound when the lock releases.
  • Electric Maglocks 
    All magnetic locks will work only with DC current, usually 12 to 24 volts. Never connect a magnetic lock to AC current of any voltage. You may come across a mag lock that comes with an AC power supply but here the AC voltage is being converted to DC in the lock. All magnetic locks are fail safe. This means that they need a constant source of current to remained locked. If power is removed the lock will open. If this is a concern use a back-up power supply. All magnetic locks are silent even when powered and locked. 300 pound pull magnetic locks work well in light duty installations such as cabinetry. In our opinion, mag locks pulling at less than 300 or so are pretty much useless. 1200 pound pull magnetic locks are great for serious locking and controlled traffic flow on normal sized doors.

  • RFID Card or Tag Access – Provides quick but secure electronic keyless access. Available for doors, gates, turnstiles, lifts and industrial machinery.
  • Electro Mechanical Locking Systems – Combines the benefits of RFID technology with the flexibility of a traditional mechanical locking system. Ideal for remote locations as the power to operate the system comes from the rechargeable key.
  • Biometric Access – The most secure access system. Works using fingerprint, retina scan or facial recognition
  • Time and Attendance Solutions – Improve staff attendance and reduce payroll costs with our clocking / time management systems
  • Gatebook – Visitor management system designed for private estates and business parks
  • Intercom Systems – Secure communication and access solution for buildings, private estates and business parks. Wide variety of options available from entry level devices with one-to-one communication to more advanced door stations with built in CCTV and RFID access control.
  • Control Console – custom built units which allows you to control your CCTV, access control, fire detection and PA systems from one location.