Solution
Smart locker systems: secure, keyless storage for all types of industries
- no more lost keys
- easy to manage
- one credential for everything
A smart locker system replaces keys and coins with electronic locks that open via RFID/NFC credentials, mobile apps, or PIN codes. Combined with the general management software eLoxx Suite, it gives facility operators full control over locker assignments, occupancy, and access rights, while users enjoy intuitive keyless self-service storage.
Smart locker systems at a glance
- Clear key management: No key chaos and permanently occupied compartments. Smart locker systems keep lockers available when needed.
- One credential for everything: Gantner connects locker access with check-in, access control, and cashless payment through a single credential.
- Cloud or on-premise: The eLoxx Suite offers management options from small stand-alone setups to multi-site cloud platforms.
- Real-time insights: Monitor occupancy, review usage patterns, and manage all lockers from a central dashboard, wherever you are.
- Retrofit-ready: Battery-powered locks fit existing locker drill patterns used by coin or card locks and require no cabling, enabling fast and cost-efficient upgrades. The battery lasts up to 10 years.
- Built to last: Pioneering RFID and NFC technology since 1982. ISO-certified, serving over 40 million daily users as part of the SALTO WECOSYSTEM.
Benefits
Why businesses switch from traditional lockers to smart lockers
Forgotten locker numbers, jammed coin slots, keys that disappear into gym bags never to be found again: Traditional locker management creates daily friction for users and ongoing headaches for facility teams. A smart locker system eliminates all of it.
The result: Users get an effortless and enjoyable experience. Operators save time, reduce costs, and gain instant insight into how their locker infrastructure is being used.
Personal and private
Every user gets a secure compartment for personal belongings and documents.
Easy to manage
Assign, monitor, and release lockers from a central dashboard. No spreadsheets, no manual administration.
Space-saving
Optimized utilization means fewer lockers are needed, freeing valuable floor space.
Secure
Encrypted communication, alarm functions, and full audit trails protect what matters.
Sustainable
Energy-optimized systems and the use of existing hardware ensure sustainability.
The technology
How does a smart locker system work?
The system is built on three layers: electronic locks installed inside each compartment, a central controller managing communication between locks, and management software that ties everything together.
Users identify themselves at the locker door or a central terminal, using an RFID card, wristband, smartphone app, or PIN code. The system checks their authorization, unlocks the assigned compartment, and logs the event. Forgotten locker numbers? Checked at the info terminal or in the app. Lost credential? Blocked instantly and replaced without affecting other assignments.
For operators, the eLoxx Suite dashboard shows which lockers are in use, which are available, and which need attention. Configuration changes, access rights, and reports are all handled from one place.
Gantner offers two architectures to match your requirements. Centrally supplied systems (NET.Lock, SMART.Lock) use wired infrastructure for zero maintenance. Battery-powered systems (ECO.Lock, ECO.Side Lock, GL7p) install without cabling and are ideal for retrofit projects.
From user to owner
Who benefits from smart locker systems?
Everyone involved in secure and efficient storage benefits from a smart locker system, from the people operating the lockers to the owners who invest their capital.
- Locker users get secure storage, easy operation, and the peace of mind that their belongings are protected.
- IT managers gain central access from anywhere, with or without a direct connection to the IT network. Regular security audits and ISO 27001 ensure maximum protection.
- Building operators create secure storage options with simple administration, including self-service, and seamless integration into existing access and HR systems.
- Workplace designers benefit from concealed lock mounting for clean locker aesthetics, while high user acceptance comes from intuitive, keyless operation.
- Investors and owners see efficient processes, reduced personnel for administration, and desk-sharing enablement that reduces expensive office space.
Step by step
How to use Gantner smart locker systems
Using a Gantner smart locker is easy:
- First, choose an available compartment and place your belongings inside.
- Then simply present your credential at the door.
- A status LED confirms when the locker is securely locked.
- To open it, present the same credential again.
Different facilities offer different access options: Either directly at the door via RFID cards, wristbands, smartphone app or PIN codes, or at a central terminal via QR codes. The method depends on the lock model and facility setup, but the principle stays the same: identify, open, done.
Versatile applications
Industries that benefit from smart locker systems
Gyms & fitness clubs
Members expect greater flexibility, enhanced digital services, and a unique training experience from 24/7 access to mobile booking systems and cashless payment options.
Contactless access and self-service lockers keep entry and exit moving, even at full capacity. Cashless payment makes spontaneous purchases effortless and opens an additional revenue stream.
With Gantner, clients use a single credential for all areas a member utilizes in a gym or fitness club, replacing mechanical keys and coins entirely. This kind of ease drives member retention and frees your staff to focus on special client needs.
Leisure & attraction facilities
In water parks, pools, spas, zoos or museums, visitor flows can peak fast, and operations need to keep pace. Gantner combines access control, locker management, and cashless payment in a single RFID/NFC credential, allowing guests to enter, store their belongings, and pay independently without staff intervention.
In leisure and attraction facilities, lockers are exposed to thousands of daily cycles in humid, chlorine-heavy environments. Our smart locker systems are engineered for these demanding conditions. They deliver long-term reliability while eliminating key management and preventing permanently occupied compartments, reducing frustration for operators and guests alike. The result is a secure, efficient facility that gives members more time to enjoy everything you offer.
Smart office & co-working
Flexible working models require secure, dynamically assignable storage. When no one has a fixed desk, everyone still needs a place for personal items, laptops, and work equipment. Smart locker systems make that possible – with lockers that are easily booked, used, and released as needed.
Our smart office solutions integrate with existing access control and HR systems. The eLoxx 365 cloud platform delivers multi-site management, usage reports, and API connectivity for workplace tools.
Healthcare
In healthcare environments, hygiene and organization are non-negotiable. Smart locker systems ensure staff lockers are always available when needed, while also providing secure, monitored storage for medication and medical devices. Controlled access with full audit trails supports compliance requirements across clinical settings.
Education
Secure storage for documents and bags makes everyday life on campus much easier for students. Smart lockers can be assigned on a semester basis or for one-time use – for example, outside a library – through self-service terminals, with the campus card serving as the only credential needed. Gantner systems support all common RFID/NFC standards, integrating directly with existing campus card infrastructure.
Retail & logistics
Click and Collect made easy: Customers want to pick up their packages and goods 24/7, securely, conveniently, and flexibly. With a smart locker system, authorization for the corresponding compartment is sent directly to the customer via email or smartphone notification, supported by automated handover workflows with booking visibility and status tracking.
Hospitality
Where can guests leave a suitcase during the day, securely and with no administrative burden for the hotel? A smart locker solution creates self-service storage options tied to room keys or other temporary data carriers, covering early arrivals, late check-outs, and day visitors.
Central control dashboard
Manage your smart locker system with the eLoxx Suite
New users, changed department permissions, lost data carriers, forgotten locker numbers, guests to direct to free compartments: The daily reality of locker management involves more than you might expect. The eLoxx Suite handles it all through an intuitive web interface, with live dashboards, usage reports, and API integration for third-party systems.
The eLoxx Suite comes in different configurations, because not every facility has the same requirements.
Configurations depending on the area of application
eLoxx One, Relaxx or 365
- eLoxx One is the server-free option for smaller installations with up to 192 lockers. Software runs embedded in the GC7 Main Controller, with a fully web-based setup. Ideal for mid-sized fitness and leisure facilities.
- eLoxx Relaxx is the on-premise solution for larger facilities. It offers a SQL database, extensive integration options, and a migration path to eLoxx 365 when you are ready for the cloud.
- eLoxx 365 is the cloud-native SaaS platform for multi-site deployments. Web-based commissioning, automatic updates, usage analytics, and the LockPal 365 smartphone app for end users. No local server required. Unlimited scalability across locations and countries.
All options provide dashboard overviews, event logging, third-party integration via API, and remote support capabilities.
Choose your system
Smart locker product overview
Whether centrally-supplied or battery-powered: Our smart locker systems offer the right solution for a variety of needs.
Centrally supplied: NET.Lock and SMART.Lock
Centrally supplied locker systems draw energy from a central supply, so there are no batteries to replace. All locks communicate bidirectionally with a central controller, enabling real-time monitoring, alarm functions, and remote management through the eLoxx Suite.
- The NET.Lock is Gantner’s most versatile locker lock: integrated multi-RFID reader (Mifare, LEGIC, ISO 15693, HID), optional USB charging ports and LED interior lighting, and compatibility with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet via NFC mobile credentials.
- The SMART.Lock is built for applications with a central terminal: robust all-metal housing, vandalism-proof interior mounting, and a modular design that integrates into third-party systems.
Battery-powered: ECO.Lock, ECO.Side Lock, and GL7p
Battery-powered locker systems are the smart choice for retrofit projects and smaller facilities. They install into existing locker furniture using the same drill holes as standard coin or card locks. No cabling required.
- The ECO.Lock replaces traditional coin-operated and keyed locks with an RFID push-button mechanism. The position of the push button provides a clear visual indication of whether the locker is locked.
- The ECO.Side Lock features a fully concealed installation, with only a discreet status LED visible from the outside. Combined with an integrated alarm system, it provides added security and peace of mind at all times.
- The GL7p can be operated using either an RFID credential or a PIN code. This provides greater flexibility and is ideal for visitors who do not have an RFID credential.
Battery-powered locks offer a battery life of up to 10 years and can be easily configured using the MoLA app. With BLE.Connect, the locks can be integrated into the eLoxx Relaxx locker management software, enabling online management and control.
Why Gantner
One credential for access, storage, and payment
Locker locking systems are often just one part of a larger infrastructure. Gantner connects them with other applications to create a fully integrated solution. With a single RFID/NFC credential, users check in at the entrance, open lockers, make cashless payments at point-of-sale terminals, and record working time. One wristband, one card, or one smartphone is all they need. Gantner delivers a complete all-in-one system tailored to every operational requirement.
This fully integrated ecosystem connects smart locker systems, access control, cashless payment, and time and attendance systems within one unified platform. Backed by over 40 years of RFID/NFC expertise and a global partner network as part of the SALTO WECOSYSTEM, Gantner combines all four functions into one seamless solution.
Next steps
Ready to upgrade your locker infrastructure?
Are your existing locker systems no longer meeting your needs? Faulty locks causing security issues? Difficulty managing visitor flow in changing rooms? Gantner’s smart locker systems streamline processes, enhance security and organization, and simplify storage across your facility.
From a simple retrofit of existing lockers to a fully integrated ecosystem across multiple sites: Gantner and its global partner network support you from planning through installation to ongoing service.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about smart locker systems
A traditional locker relies on mechanical locks with physical keys or coins. A smart locker system uses electronic locks operated via RFID/NFC credentials, mobile apps, or PIN codes. The key difference beyond access: Smart locker systems connect to management software, giving operators central control, live occupancy data, automatic time-based rules, and the ability to open lockers remotely.
Yes. All Gantner locks can be integrated into existing locker installations. For retrofit projects, our battery-powered locks are the ideal choice, as they require no cabling. The ECO.Lock even uses the same mounting holes as conventional coin and card locks, while the GL7p matches the drill pattern of traditional latch locks.
Smart locker systems eliminate key management, prevent permanently occupied lockers, and reduce administrative effort significantly. Operators benefit from occupancy data to optimize utilization and can manage everything from a central dashboard.
Our smart locker systems support credentials with all common RFID/NFC standards: cards, key tags, wristbands, smartphone apps (LockPal 365, ECO LockPal), PIN codes, or QR codes (at central terminals). The available methods depend on the lock model and facility setup.
Smart locker systems serve fitness clubs, corporate offices, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, internal logistics, and hospitality (guest luggage storage). Each industry has specific requirements for durability, security, hygiene, or self-service capabilities.
Gantner offers the eLoxx Suite with three options: eLoxx One for stand-alone installations up to 192 lockers, eLoxx Relaxx as an on-premise solution for mid-sized facilities, and eLoxx 365 as a cloud-based SaaS platform for multi-site deployments. All versions include a web dashboard, event logging, and usage reporting. Third-party integrations are also supported.
