What Turnstiles Are Suitable For Residence Community?

At present, swing barrier turnstiles, flap barrier turnstiles, tripod turnstiles, full height turnstiles, etc are widely used in community. Community can choose different turnstiles in terms of specific requirements. The main considering factor is whether the turnstile is only for people passing or for people and vehicles passing together. Tripod turnstiles and flap barrier turnstiles are suitable for people passing only. It is suggested that tripod turnstiles should be used if the turnstiles are installed outdoor since tripod turnstiles have excellent waterproof ability. If flap barrier turnstiles are used outdoor, the rainwater will seep into the turnstile housing when raining. A canopy can also be set to prevent rainwater seeping into the turnstile.

Swing barrier turnstiles are suitable for people and vehicles passing together. The swing barrier turnstiles are easy to be damaged. In order to solve this problem, anti-collision swing barrier turnstiles are developed, which can effectively avoid turnstile being damaged. Therefore, it would be better to choose turnstiles according specific situation.

1. Swing barrier turnstile:

Advantages: pretty appearance, low passage speed, large channel width. The swing barrier turnstile can support bicycles, electromobiles, etc.

Disadvantages: people can follow others to pass the turnstiles. The swing barrier turnstiles are not suitable to be installed outdoors.

2. Flap barrier turnstile

Advantages: pretty appearance, fast passage speed, anti-pinch function, stable operation, convenient passage.

Disadvantages: flap barrier turnstiles are not appropriate to be installed outdoors without a canopy.

3. Tripod turnstile

Advantages: good safety performance, anti-collision function, convenient maintenance, high cost performance.

Disadvantages: after swiping valid cards, people need to push rod arms and then they can pass the turnstiles. Therefore, the passage speed of tripod turnstiles is slower than swing barrier turnstiles and flap barrier turnstiles.

It is advised that property management staff should do daily maintenance for turnstiles, which can lengthen the service life.