Access Control Systems

Secure, scalable, and fully compliant electronic locking solutions designed to manage the flow of people in commercial, healthcare, and educational environments.

Integrating access control with fire doors? Our scheduling team ensures your locking hardware complies fully with fire safety and escape route regulations.

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Smart Readers & Keypads

Smart Readers & Keypads

Proximity, RFID, and biometric readers designed for high security and seamless user identification.

Electronic Locking Hardware

Electronic Locking

Magnetic locks (maglocks), electric strikes, and motorized locking solutions configurable for fail-safe or fail-secure operation.

Wireless Access Systems

Wireless Access Systems

Battery-operated smart escutcheons and cylinders that integrate seamlessly into existing doors without complex wiring.

Push Buttons & Break Glass Units

Exit Devices & Controls

Compliant push-to-exit buttons, touchless sensors, and emergency break-glass units for safe egress.

Power Supplies & Controllers

Controllers & Power Supplies

Networked door controllers and battery-backed power supply units (PSU) to keep your building secure during power outages.

Door Entry & Intercom Systems

Door Entry & Intercoms

Audio and video intercom systems providing secure visitor verification for main entrances and secure zones.

Expert Access Specification

  • Fire Door Compliance: Locking hardware specified in accordance with BS EN 1634.
  • Escape Route Ready: Fail-safe strategies integrated with fire alarms to meet EN 1125/179.
  • Integrated Automation: Seamless pairing with our automated swing and sliding operators.
  • Wiring Diagrams Provided: Technical documentation supplied to simplify on-site installation.

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Need help navigating building regulations and securing your premises? Our technical team is ready to assist.

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Access Control

Doorways offers a complete range of Access Control solutions designed to create secure, convenient, and modern environments across commercial, residential, leisure, and educational settings. Working with trusted brands such as Paxton, our systems combine advanced technology with ease of installation and intuitive management, whether for a single site or multi-location network. From electronic handle sets and wireless locks to comprehensive door entry panels, readers, and access management software, our portfolio is built to enhance safety while reducing complexity. With options for credentials such as smart cards, fobs, or mobile access, we help organisations protect people, property, and assets with systems that are reliable, adaptable, and cost effective.

Our offering covers everything from electronic locking hardware and controllers to video/audio entry systems and supporting ancillaries like power supplies, exit buttons, and break glass units. Whether you’re managing offices, student accommodation, hotels, or schools, our expert team can advise, specify, and supply the right solution for your needs. Every product is chosen for durability, compliance, and seamless integration, ensuring consistent security and ease of use for both operators and end users.

Door Controllers

Door Controllers

Entry Devices

Entry Devices

Door Locking Systems

Door Locking Systems

Electronic Handle Sets

Electronic Handle Sets

Our Access Control Solutions

Access Control Software

  • Advanced access control software with remote management and real-time monitoring

Electronic Handle Sets (PaxLock)

  • Wireless and networked handle sets for simple upgrades without door replacement

Online Door Controllers & Wall Receivers

  • Wide range of readers, cards, fobs, and bracelets for flexible credentials

Door Entry

  • Door entry systems available in standard, vandal-resistant, and premium touch-screen panels

Locking & Ancillaries

  • Comprehensive electronic locking range: magnetic locks, strikes, shear locks, and morticed options, plus ancillary products including exit buttons, break glass units, door loops, and PSUs

Suitable for Multiple Sectors

  • Offices, retail, hotels, gyms, care homes, and education facilities

Residential

Student accommodation | Care homes


From front doors to perimeter access, shared spaces, and lifts, combine security and style, with centralised management – perfect for a variety of residential applications.

Access control solutions provide a stylish, functional, and easy to install locking system, that offers enhanced security and peace of mind, for users, operators and managers alike.

Hotel & Leisure

Hotels | Leisure centres | Gymnasiums

 

Providing a service in the hotel or leisure sector is all about ensuring a positive customer experience – this includes swift yet secure access for those who need it. A fully featured access control system not only gives security but also enhances this experience by offering another level of convenience. Offering centralised management so access can be managed with minimal time, input and hassle for all.

Commercial

Offices | Warehouses | Retail

 

Suitable for a range of applications, our access control systems protect data, assets, and people, by managing who can enter or leave each area.

Designed to work seamlessly throughout offices of all types and sizes, providing the appropriate level of security for your needs. The range of products can be deployed across a variety of premises including offices, retail spaces and warehouses.

Education

Primary | Secondary | Higher education

 

Security in schools and educational settings is of paramount importance but can also be a complex task. We can provide a comprehensive security and access management that can be tailored to any educational institution, from a primary school to a multi-site university.

Our expert tech team will work with you to design, implement, and maintain a suitable, integrated security system that ensures your facility remains a safe space.

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