Explore Helpful Considerations from Avant-Garde's Turnstile Experts
Avant-Garde Turnstiles is a turnstile company that provides turnkey solutions for a variety of industries. We specialize in custom turnstiles that are designed to meet the unique needs of each customer. Our turnstile experts can help you choose the right turnstile for your facility, based on a number of factors, including security level, traffic volume, and location. We offer a variety of turnstiles, from full height to optical to waist high, and our turnstiles are available with a variety of options, such as alarm systems. Whether you're looking for a turnstile for a stadium, distribution center, government facility, or any other high-security location, we can help you find the perfect solution.
5 Factors to Consider
The level of security a location entails is a crucial consideration to determine which type of turnstile is optimal for use. Typically, high-security areas will require a full height turnstile. Full height turnstiles such as the Alvarado MST are often used in distribution centers, government facilities, and stadium entrances.
Other facilities may consider an optical or waist high turnstile. These turnstiles can come equipped with alarm systems to help alert staff if the entry requirements have not been met and a user tries to pass through the system.
High traffic areas call for a turnstile with higher throughput, such as an optical turnstile. Optical turnstiles allow 50 to 60 people to pass through per minute. These turnstiles also offer touch-free operation through the following optional add-ons: facial ID scanners, badge readers, and touch-less fingerprint scanning.
For higher-security areas with heavy traffic flow, full height turnstiles are an ideal option. Using a tandem turnstile can help increase throughput, which typically on a single version allows for 20 to 25 people per minute.
It’s important to consider egress needs when choosing a turnstile. Many companies opt to also install pedestrian gates close to their turnstiles for deliveries. Gates are also a strong option for areas that must meet fire safety guidelines and ADA requirements.
It’s important to consider egress needs when choosing a turnstile. Many companies opt to also install pedestrian gates close to their turnstiles for deliveries. Gates are also a strong option for areas that must meet fire safety guidelines and ADA requirements.
For outdoor turnstiles, the weather plays a key role in determining which unit will work best. Full height turnstiles used for outdoor locations can be installed with a roof system to help prevent damage from the elements. One such turnstile is the Gastop Motolock 100 with the fully integrated roof. Typically, optical turnstiles are not recommended for outdoor use. However, in certain areas with mild temperatures, these systems can work well as long as they are functioning in a covered area.
For public facing indoor areas requiring turnstiles, optical units offer a wide variety of finish options to help them fit seamlessly with any decor. For this reason, these turnstiles are a popular choice for lobbies.
For high-security areas seeking a turnstile with a clean, sleek look, the CPST from Alvarado is a full height turnstile with clear, acrylic arms. This turnstile comes with a selection of finish options, making it an attractive solution for public entrances.
Often, installing turnstiles can promote cost savings for a business if the location was previously monitored by multiple guards. Many clients find operations cost decrease greatly when incorporating turnstiles — offering facilities protection without having to rely on additional manpower.
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