Description
AccessLatch MKII is a simple-to-install, no power/battery solution that enables pool/gate locks to be opened by people in wheelchairs with the use of an MLAK key.
AccessLatch MKII is compatible with the Magnalatch* range of products, offering an alternative key-operated base unit that enables the gate to be opened from a lower height while remaining child-safe and compliant with self-latching requirements.
AccessLatch is typically installed on gates at:
- Preschools,
- Childcare centres,
- Community centres,
- Maternal child health centres,
- Swimming pools and aquatic centres and
- Playgrounds
AccessLatch is 100% Australian-made, from high-quality glass-filled Nylon with a UV dampener.


It has been designed to comply with AS 1428.1 (2009) – Design for access and mobility and AS 1926 – Safety barriers for swimming pools, as there are no footholds for children’s feet.
The lock barrel is a standard PD barrel used for restricted access keys. The unit is keyed for an MLAK key, but can be rekeyed by a locksmith to meet other requirements.
The instructions for fitting and adapting for left or right-handed gates can be found here Access Latch (including GateStop) – Installation Guide
- 3 Important Reasons Why Your Preschool or Childcare Centre Should Install an AccessLatch
- How AccessLatch Improves Accessibility to Fenced Community Playgrounds
- Here’s Why You Should Install an AccessLatch to Your Swimming Pool Safety Gate
- 3 Key Benefits of Installing an AccessLatch at Your Preschool or Early Learning Centre
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards Compliance
- Australian Standard AS 1428.1 (2009) – Design for access and mobility, Part 1: General requirements for access – New building work (AS 1428)
The instructions for fitting and adapting for left or right-handed gates can be found here
AccessLatch is operated with the use of an MLAK Key.









