Why choose an RFID cabinet lock
The RFID Cabinet Lock authenticates a MIFARE card on-chip and releases the latch with a tap — no PIN to remember, no physical key to carry. Because the card is digital, you issue, revoke, or reset credentials in seconds without re-keying hardware. The lock runs offline at 13.56 MHz, so a gym or spa locker keeps working through any network outage.
How an RFID cabinet lock works
A user taps a MIFARE card on the reader; the lock verifies the card on its own chip in under 0.6 seconds and drives a motor to release the latch. A manager card programs user cards, revokes them, and resets lost cards without touching the door hardware. The lock is powered by 4× AA alkaline cells and uses a standard mortise, so most existing cabinets accept it with a 5-minute mechanical retrofit.
Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Unlock method |
MIFARE card (M1) |
| Card frequency |
13.56 MHz (MIFARE S50/S70) |
| Read time |
< 0.6 s |
| Power |
DC 6V (4× AA alkaline) |
| Standby / working current |
< 30 µA / < 150 mA |
| Battery life |
~1 year (alkaline, not bundled) |
| Lock body |
Zinc alloy |
| Mortise |
Plastic standard, +$2 metal |
| Warranty |
14 months |
Applications
- Gym and fitness lockers — high user turnover; cards issued per visit and revoked between users.
- Spa and sauna cabinets — wet-area deployment with a durable zinc alloy body.
- Hotel minibar and staff cabinets — staff card access, no key management overhead.
Certifications and export
CE, FCC, and RoHS certified for direct EU and US import; each lock ships with compliance documents. Sampling in 7–10 days, mass production in 20–30 days with FOB Shenzhen, CIF, or DDP logistics. OEM branding, packaging, and firmware customization available at MOQ.
Compare against PIN and biometric alternatives in our cabinet lock comparison guide.
