GRI 5088 Series 3/8" Flat Magnet Recessed Contact

GRI 5088-W 3/8" Flat Magnet Recessed Contact

Overview

The GRI 5088-W is a compact recessed contact assembly designed for access control door hardware integration. This flat magnet contact serves as a mounting component in door frame and strike installations, enabling magnetic switch functionality for door position monitoring and control logic. The 3/8-inch form factor accommodates standard frame depths while maintaining a low-profile footprint critical in high-traffic security installations.

Key Features

• 3/8-inch Flat Magnet Design: Recessed profile minimizes protrusion and reduces tampering exposure
• Compact Mounting Component: Engineered for seamless integration into door frame assemblies and electromagnetic strike systems
• Low-Profile Construction: Ideal for installations requiring minimal visible hardware modifications
• Magnetic Switch Integration: Supports door position feedback and interlock control in access control workflows
• Standard Compatibility: Fits conventional frame depths and mounting configurations
• Durable Mounting Hardware: Designed for repeated cycle durability in commercial access control environments

Integration & Compatibility

The 5088-W (often searched as 5088 W) integrates directly into electromagnetic strike assemblies and door frame monitoring systems. Security integrators specify this component when designing multi-door access control deployments requiring magnetic contact feedback. The recessed contact design eliminates external protrusions that could compromise door operation or create security vulnerabilities. Compatible with standard door frame preparations and typical strike plate configurations used in commercial and institutional security installations.

Typical Applications

The GRI 5088-W supports access control system architectures where door position monitoring feeds into controller logic for interlocks, audit trails, and emergency unlock sequences. Commonly deployed in educational facilities, office complexes, healthcare environments, and industrial access control networks where reliable magnetic feedback is essential to system integrity.

Installation Considerations

Proper alignment and flush mounting are critical to ensure consistent magnetic contact closure and reliable switch feedback to the access control panel. Integrators should verify frame depth compatibility and plan for secure fastening that prevents vibration or misalignment. The compact form factor allows installation without major door frame modifications, reducing labor and material costs in retrofit applications.

Ted Perry

I've evaluated the GRI 5088-W in multiple door control deployments. This recessed contact assembly is a reliable foundation component for access control door monitoring, particularly where frame depth is constrained or where low-profile aesthetics matter. The 3/8-inch flat magnet design performs consistently across temperature variation and repeated cycling, which is critical for high-traffic facilities.

Technical Highlights:

• Form Factor: 3/8-inch recessed mounting provides secure, low-profile installation without compromising strike plate function
• Magnetic Switch Function: Delivers reliable door position feedback for controller interlocks and audit logging

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm frame depth matches 3/8-inch recessed profile before ordering to avoid costly field modifications
• Ensure proper alignment during installation—even minor misalignment can reduce contact closure reliability
• Plan wiring runs from contact to access control panel to avoid pinch points at frame edges

The 5088-W is a straightforward, effective component for building magnetic feedback into door control systems. Specify it when frame constraints require low-profile hardware and when system design calls for reliable position monitoring integrated into access control logic.