Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this video, we take a look inside a pair of automatic doors and reveal the surprising system that’s actually keeping them locked. Most people assume automatic doors rely only on the motor or control board, but that’s not the case. Hidden right at the top of the door is a short-back mortice lock paired with an electric strike, creating a full electric door locking and release system.
This setup is used on many commercial automated doors to give proper security, controlled access, and a reliable electric door release. When activated, the electric strike releases the mortice lock, allowing the automatic door to open normally. When locked, the doors stay secured just like a standard mortice-locked entry system — only hidden out of sight.
If you work with automatic doors, electric strikes, or any type of electric door hardware, you’ll be surprised by how simple but effective this locking method is. It’s a clean, strong, and practical way to secure a pair of automatic doors using a top-mounted mortice lock and electric door release system.
#drlock #locksmith #doors
https://www.drlock.com.au/store/
https://www.drlock.com.au
https://www.drlock.com.au/locksmith-service-locations/
In this video, we take a look inside a pair of automatic doors and reveal the surprising system that’s actually keeping them locked. Most people assume automatic doors rely only on the motor or control board, but that’s not the case. Hidden right at the top of the door is a short-back mortice lock paired with an electric strike, creating a full electric door locking and release system.
This setup is used on many commercial automated doors to give proper security, controlled access, and a reliable electric door release. When activated, the electric strike releases the mortice lock, allowing the automatic door to open normally. When locked, the doors stay secured just like a standard mortice-locked entry system — only hidden out of sight.
If you work with automatic doors, electric strikes, or any type of electric door hardware, you’ll be surprised by how simple but effective this locking method is. It’s a clean, strong, and practical way to secure a pair of automatic doors using a top-mounted mortice lock and electric door release system.
#drlock #locksmith #doors
https://www.drlock.com.au/store/
https://www.drlock.com.au
https://www.drlock.com.au/locksmith-service-locations/
