The ABLOY EL404 Electromechanical Lock is a DIN standard single-point electric lockcase designed for use on profile doors where electronic access control and high door usage are required. It provides a practical locking solution for applications where the door needs to open by either pushing or pulling once access has been authorised.
Designed for high-traffic doors, the EL404 can be electrically controlled by an access control system, card reader, keypad, timer or other suitable remote-control device. When electrical control is activated, the door can be opened by pushing or pulling, while mechanical opening by key or thumbturn remains possible at all times.
The EL404 includes a day function where the door can remain open and a secure mode where the lock automatically deadlocks when the door closes. Its symmetrical trigger bolt also allows it to be used on suitable swinging door applications, and the lock can be connected to compatible automatic swing door operators.
Suitable for apartment buildings, business premises, healthcare environments, educational facilities and other commercial applications, the EL404 provides a flexible electric locking solution for profile doors where reliable access control and frequent operation are required.
Available Models
- ABLOY EL404 - 12/24VDC Fail Secure narrow style electric mortice solenoid lock
- ABLOY EL404-F/UN - 12/24VDC Fail Safe narrow style electric mortice solenoid lock
Key Features
- DIN standard push & pull electric lockcase
- Designed for profile doors
- Single-point locking
- Suitable for high-traffic doors
- Door can be opened by pushing or pulling when electrical control is active
- Suitable for access control and remote-control systems
- Can be controlled by card reader, keypad or timer
- Fail-locked and fail-unlocked versions available
- Automatic deadlocking when the door closes
- Mechanical opening by key or thumbturn
- Symmetrical trigger bolt
- Suitable for swinging doors
- Adjustable backset to 25mm, 30mm and 35mm
- 25mm faceplate width
- Can be connected to compatible automatic swing door operators
- Horizontal frame mounting above the door is possible
- Not suitable for fire-rated doors
- Not suitable for doors with seals
Typical Applications
- Access control systems
- Door entry systems
- Narrow style doors
- Offices
- Storage rooms
- Consulting rooms
- Educational buildings
- Commercial premises
- Business premises
- Internal controlled doors
- Double swing doors
- Top of suitable glass door applications
- Remote door release applications
- Automatic swing door applications where suitable
Compatibility and accessories
The ABLOY EL404 Push & Pull Electric Lock is designed to integrate with a wide range of electronic access control and door security equipment.
When building a complete system, please check the required backset, fail-locked or fail-unlocked version, cylinder or thumbturn requirements, door profile, door clearance, access control interface, door automatic requirements and installation method before ordering.
Compatible product categories may include:
- ABLOY Lock Cylinders and Barrels
- Access Control Systems
- Door Entry Systems
- Keypad Entry Systems
- Proximity Readers
- Timers and Relays
- Push Buttons
- Power Supplies
- Door Entry Intercom Systems
- Suitable Door Furniture
- Compatible Euro Profile Cylinders
- Compatible Strike Plates
- Compatible Connection Cables
- Door Automatics
Technical Specification
- Product type: Push & pull electric lockcase
- Model: ABLOY EL404
- Lock type: DIN standard push & pull single-point lock
- Door type: Profile doors
- Mortice standard: Europrofile
- Installation type: Mortice
- Locking points: Single point
- Operation: Push or pull when electrical control is active
- Electrical versions: Fail-locked or fail-unlocked
- Fail-locked model: EL404
- Fail-unlocked model: EL404-F/UN
- Trigger bolt: Symmetrical
- Adjustable Backset: 25mm, 30mm and 35mm
- Faceplate width: 25mm
- Mechanical override: Key or thumbturn
- Automatic deadlocking: Yes
- Swinging doors: Suitable
- Door automatics: Suitable for compatible automatic swing door operators
- Frame mounting: Horizontal frame mounting above the door possible
- Fire-rated doors: Not suitable
- Doors with seals: Not suitable
- EMC: EN 61000-6-1:2007 and EN 61000-6-3:2007
Please refer to the ABLOY product datasheet and installation instructions before ordering or installing the EL404 Push & Pull Electric Lock.
The required backset, electrical function, cylinder or thumbturn, door profile, access control equipment, automatic door interface and installation method should all be checked before installation.
ABLOY specifically states that the EL404 is not suitable for fire-rated doors or doors with seals. On swinging doors, the lock should only lock once the door has completely stopped in the closed position.
The ABLOY EL404 provides a practical electric locking solution for high-traffic profile door applications where push or pull opening, electronic access control and compatibility with suitable door automatics are required.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABLOY EL404 used for?
The ABLOY EL404 is a DIN standard push & pull electric lockcase designed for profile doors in access control applications, particularly where door usage is high.
How does the ABLOY EL404 work?
When electrical control is activated, the door can be opened by either pushing or pulling. When the door closes, the lock automatically deadlocks.
Is the ABLOY EL404 fail-locked or fail-unlocked?
Both versions are available. ABLOY lists EL404 as the fail-locked version and EL404-F/UN as the fail-unlocked version.
What backsets are available?
The ABLOY EL404 is adjustable to 25mm, 30mm and 35mm backsets.
Can the ABLOY EL404 be opened mechanically?
Yes. The lock can always be opened mechanically using a compatible key or thumbturn.
Can the ABLOY EL404 be used with door automatics?
Yes. ABLOY states that the EL404 can be connected to compatible automatic swing door operators.
Can the ABLOY EL404 be used on swinging doors?
Yes. The symmetrical trigger bolt allows the EL404 to be used on suitable swinging doors. ABLOY notes that the lock should only lock when the door has completely stopped in the closed position.
Is the ABLOY EL404 suitable for fire-rated doors?
No. ABLOY specifically states that the EL404 is not suitable for fire-rated doors.
Is the ABLOY EL404 suitable for doors with seals?
No. ABLOY states that the EL404 is not recommended for doors with seals or seal force.
Can the ABLOY EL404 be controlled by an access control system?
Yes. The EL404 can be controlled by access control systems and devices such as card readers, keypads and timers.