Electromechanical locking: The best of mechanical and digital security
For more than 90 years, ASSA ABLOY has pioneered electromechanical locking technology. We have continuously innovated since the first effeff electric strike was patented in 1932 and Abloy developed high-security electric locks starting in 1978. The combined strength of mechanical and electrical security is part of our DNA.
Modern electromechanical devices transform the way buildings are secured. Their embedded intelligence enables reliable communication between door and system, remote operation, and valuable data insights. They give facilities managers new levels of control and convenience without the need to be physically present at every opening, reducing the cost of security provision in the process.
When ASSA ABLOY’s effeff brand patented their first electric strike nearly a century ago, it set a new standard for intelligent building security. Electromechanical locking and opening were born. Doors became electrically controlled and remote operation was a new reality.
The power, flexibility and simplicity of the electric strike
Electric strikes are compact, reliable electromechanical devices which upgrade existing mechanical locks by enabling remote unlocking and seamless integration with intercoms, access control, and other digital building systems.
They are mounted discreetly within the door frame. For installers, OEMs, and resellers, they offer easy integration, broad application versatility, certifications, and high customer demand. They are simple to specify, sell, and deploy across commercial buildings and multi‑residential settings.
Effeff electric strikes are engineered for universal fit and long‑term reliability, with more than 10,000 strike and latch‑plate combinations as well as customized solutions for specialized environments. They deliver trusted security through rigorous DIN‑certified and TÜV‑audited production, high holding forces, extensive cycle testing, and durable components designed for harsh and/or high‑frequency conditions.
A compact, installer‑friendly design enables quick, clean, cable‑free integration into almost any door, supported by adjustable alignment, sustainable EPD‑verified construction, and energy-efficient power consumption.
Electromechanical locking for high-security openings
Electric strike technology laid the foundation for modern electromechanical locking, which the Abloy brand advanced in the late 1970s by embedding electricity and intelligence deep within the door leaf.
Abloy Electric Locks are trusted worldwide for meeting the most stringent security and compliance standards. They deliver a premium door experience, even in challenging high‑traffic or high‑security environments.
Our electric locks integrate seamlessly with access control, alarm, and building‑management systems to make every door intelligent and controllable. They enhance functionality, efficiency, and real‑time awareness across complex security ecosystems.
Engineered for maximum reliability and with a proven long service life, these locks are backed by ASSA ABLOY’s global network of experience and expertise. They have delivered performance over decades in a wide range of environments.
Engineering, range, compliance
Designed with concealed installation, architectural flexibility, sustainability, and low energy consumption in mind, electric locks provide a durable, future‑proof, and aesthetically pleasing solution in both new-builds and retrofits, including for emergency escape doors meeting EN179 and EN1125 standards.
Abloy offers one of the widest electric‑lock ranges on the market. Premium single‑ and multi-point solutions fit virtually any door, sector, or security requirement while ensuring seamless retrofit and design flexibility.
ASSA ABLOY electric strikes and electric locks are part of a wider portfolio of digital access solutions, bringing intelligent, secure, and seamlessly integrated electromechanical locking to virtually any building type, including multi‑residential, healthcare, offices, manufacturing, education, public institutions, and critical infrastructure.