Which is better — an electromagnetic or an electronic lock?

Electromagnetic locks are simpler to install, reliable and well suited for doors with an ACS controller. Electronic locks are autonomous, have built-in user memory and can work without a central controller — convenient where there is no point in running a separate control cable.

Can an ACS lock be bought and installed by yourself?

Technically — yes, but installing an electromagnetic lock requires correct selection of the closer, proper power wiring and configuration of the delay time. Installation errors reduce the reliability of the system and can lead to breakage. Professional installation guarantees correct operation and does not void your warranty.

What holding force does a standard office door need?

For light interior doors (up to a 50 kg leaf) a 180 kg lock is sufficient. For heavy metal doors and entrance groups, 280 kg and above is recommended. It is also important to make sure that the door frame and closer are rated for the corresponding load.

EM or Mifare cards — what is the difference?

EM cards (125 kHz) are cheaper and widely used, but they are easier to copy. Mifare cards (13.56 MHz) support encryption and are significantly more protected against cloning — they are recommended for facilities with heightened security requirements.

Can the locks be integrated with a video surveillance system?

Yes, this is standard practice. When ACS and video surveillance are designed together, passage events (time, card identifier) are linked to the video recording from the corresponding camera. SAT Solutions implements such integrated turnkey solutions.

Locks & access control — buy in Tashkent

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Locks & access control — guide & FAQ

Locks and ACS are equipment for access control and management at facilities of any scale: from offices and warehouses to residential complexes, industrial enterprises and government institutions. Access control systems make it possible to delimit presence zones, keep records of employee passage, restrict access for outsiders and automatically log all events at entry points. Unlike ordinary mechanical locks, electronic locks and readers integrate with software, allowing access rights to be managed remotely and in real time.

Buying locks and ACS equipment in Tashkent today is possible for a wide variety of tasks: from installation on a single door to building a branched system with many access points. When choosing equipment, it is important to consider not only the holding force of the lock or the type of reader, but also component compatibility, installation requirements and usage scenarios. A properly selected ACS system for Uzbekistan must operate reliably under local operating conditions — including the specifics of the power grid and climatic factors.

The SAT Solutions catalog features electromagnetic and electronic locks, card readers, door closers and related components. The range covers both budget solutions for small facilities and more serious equipment for corporate use. Below are the key selection criteria, applications and answers to frequently asked questions.

How to choose

Lock type: electromagnetic or electronic. Electromagnetic locks (ML series) hold the door by means of a magnetic field and require constant power — when the power is cut they open, which is important to consider for emergency evacuation. Electronic locks (TK series) can operate autonomously and are equipped with their own controller with user memory.
Holding force. For light interior doors a 180 kg lock is sufficient; for heavy metal doors and entrance groups 280-380 kg is recommended. Choose with a margin relative to the actual load on the door.
Identifier type. Readers work with EM cards (125 kHz, low-frequency standard) or MF cards (Mifare, 13.56 MHz, high-frequency). Mifare cards provide a higher level of protection against copying.
Availability of Wi-Fi or a network interface. Locks with Wi-Fi (for example, TK-606A-TW) allow access to be managed from a smartphone or a cloud application without running separate control lines.

Locks & access control

Locks & access control — guide & FAQ

How to choose

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