06/11/2026
𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗶𝗱? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿.
Both lock with power, but they work differently, and that affects speed, noise and power use.
➜ 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱: quiet, controlled operation with just 40mA standby on side-load models.
➜ 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗶𝗱: fast activation and up to 3,991kgf holding force.
➜ 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿? Choose a suitable motorised model, because solenoids are designed for doors that close to a fixed stop.
➜ 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲? Our side-load motorised locks automatically correct door misalignment.
Full comparison on p59 of our Access Control catalogue.
https://cqr.co.uk/access-control-catalogue/
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸.