How do I know if I need a floor-to-ceiling turnstile or a tripod turnstile?

Turnstiles are the preferred solution for controlling pedestrian entry and exit. They function as physical barriers installed in locations that require regulating and controlling the flow of people. These highly reliable and durable electromechanical mechanisms withstand demanding weather and usage conditions.

However, there are several types of turnstiles, each offering its own advantages and uses. In this article, we'll determine whether your access control project requires floor-to-ceiling turnstiles or tripod turnstiles.

Floor-to-ceiling turnstiles, also known as full-height turnstiles, provide a physical barrier to prevent unauthorized entry. Your project requires a floor-to-ceiling turnstile if it meets any of the following needs:

• Complete perimeter control.
• Very high security requirements and a deterrent system.
• Control high flows of people (as occurs in stadiums, power plants, factories, and mass transit systems with fare evasion problems).

Tripod turnstiles, on the other hand, are devices with three bars that rotate on a vertical axis, allowing people to pass through. Tripod turnstiles enable automated access control for high-traffic areas. They are simple, robust, economical, and compact, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Your project requires a tripod turnstile if it meets any of the following needs:

• Control pedestrian access quickly and efficiently, one at a time.
• Less stringent security requirements.
• Control high pedestrian traffic in mass transit systems, universities, industrial parks, government buildings, and other locations.
  

Both types of turnstiles are easily integrated with any access control system (document reading, fingerprint reading, password, iris reading, among others).

Contact us and together we will find the best solution for your pedestrian access control project.