Controlled entry
The outside handle is released by the selected access-control logic.
ABLOY · EL SERIES · DIN / EUROPROFILE
ABLOY EL460
A DIN/Europrofile single-point lock for profile doors. The outside handle is electrically controlled, the inside handle provides mechanical egress, and cylinder opening remains available.
Door typeProfile doors
ControlOutside handle electrical
TrafficMedium
Updated: 2026-09-04 · Confirm all data against the complete order code
What the EL460 is designed to do
EL460 is designed for profile and narrow-profile doors where installation space is limited. It combines access-controlled entry with mechanical egress for medium-traffic applications.
Mechanical egress
The inside handle remains mechanically operable.
Selectable fail state
Fail-safe or fail-secure behaviour depends on the complete order configuration.
Applications and selection boundaries
Confirm the door standard and operating logic before treating a similar model as a substitute.
Typical applications
- Profile and narrow-profile doors
- Medium-traffic commercial and public-building doors
- Controlled entry with mechanical egress
- Verified fire or escape-door systems
Confirm or exclude
- Compare EL560/EL561 for solid doors
- Not suitable for door automation
- Check the profile cavity and door preparation
- Confirm fail state and hardware before ordering
Product information checked for selection
Configuration-dependent values must be reconfirmed against the complete order code and current technical documentation.
Product typeElectromechanical handle-controlled lock
StandardDIN / Europrofile
Door typeProfile and narrow-profile doors
Handle controlOutside handle electrical; inside handle mechanical
LockingSingle point
HandingNon-handed; verify the actual opening direction
LatchDouble action
Deadbolt20 mm
Voltage12–24 VDC
Current12 VDC: 240 mA idle / 550 mA max; 24 VDC: 130 mA idle / 300 mA max
Mechanical openingCylinder opening available
Door automationNot suitable
Related models
Similar-looking models are not automatic substitutes; door preparation, drive type and handle logic may differ.
EL460
Profile-door single-point lock with electrical outside-handle control and mechanical egress.
Current modelEL461
Profile-door model with both inside and outside handles electrically controlled.
View EL461 →EL560
A similar operating concept for solid doors rather than narrow profiles.
View EL560 →Selection checklist
Provide door preparation, handing, traffic level, operating logic, power, interfaces, hardware, compliance requirements, quantity, destination and schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions raised during preliminary selection and replacement discussions.
What door type is ABLOY EL460 intended for?
EL460 is designed for profile and narrow-profile doors where installation space is limited. It combines access-controlled entry with mechanical egress for medium-traffic applications.
How is ABLOY EL460 controlled?
The outside handle is released by the selected access-control logic.
What happens to EL460 during a power failure?
The fail state depends on the complete order configuration and control design. Confirm fail-safe or fail-secure operation before purchase.
Can EL460 be used with door automation?
No. ABLOY product information identifies EL460 as unsuitable for door automation.
Can EL460 be used on fire or escape doors?
Suitability must be verified against the complete lock, hardware, door certification and local compliance requirements.
What information is needed for a EL460 enquiry?
Provide door standard and preparation, handing, traffic, operating logic, power, interfaces, hardware, compliance needs, quantity, destination and schedule.
Use the complete order code, current technical documents and written project confirmation for final selection. This page does not replace engineering review or certification documents.
Discuss an ABLOY EL460 requirement
Send the door conditions, operating logic, quantity and project schedule for configuration review.