Security Turnstiles Mitigate Unauthorized Entry

Given the distressing times that we are living in, more and more Fortune 500 companies are turning to security turnstiles to mitigate unauthorized entry to their buildings. There are a many types of turnstiles available, each with a different capability level. Security professionals are deploying a variety of turnstile types across their facilities as part of an overall physical security plan.

Four Benefits of Turnstile Entry Systems

Why are organization’s selecting security turnstiles to secure their campuses? These systems provide four main benefits:

• Take the pressure off your staff
• Visually deter intrusion attempts
• Work alongside guard/reception staff
• Integrate with virtually any access control device

Click here to read about each of these benefits in more detail.

Understand the Impact of Different Security Entrances

Just getting familiar with security turnstiles? Learn how different they truly are by downloading a free Comparison Guide. This guide compares each type of turnstile to the others using 10 different criteria

Controlled Access Turnstiles: Which Type is Best for Each Area of Your Building?

There is a variety of security turnstiles available, and while this variety is good, it can be overwhelming. Because each entrance type has different capabilities, it is critical that security professionals select the right type of turnstile entry system for each area of their building. Below is a quick breakdown of the capabilities of each type of turnstile and ideal applications.

	Tripod Turnstiles Tripod, or waist-high, security turnstiles are a crowd control solution that manage the flow of people in and out of designated areas. They deter tailgating, but won't stop the determined intruder from crawling under or jumping over when no one is looking. Guard supervision is needed at all times. Tripod turnstiles are found in stadiums, transit stations, amusement parks and even high-end office lobbies that require special architectural finishes and integrated access control systems. We offer several models to choose from, including portable and battery operated, ticketing and fare collection, and drop-arm options. Click here to browse all Boon Edam tripod turnstile models.
	Full Height Turnstiles Full height turnstiles provide a higher level of security than a tripod turnstile because they can't be crawled under or jumped over. However, they can still be defeated, and do not have sensors to alert guard staff of such an attempt. When integrated with access control systems, full-heights can protect areas such as parking lots, stadiums, transit stations, factories, and construction sites. Boon Edam offers several types and finishes ranging from durable, utilitarian metal turnstiles to transparent models using glass and polycarbonate, suitable for indoor environments. Space-saving tandem (double) models are also available. Click here to see all Boon Edam full height turnstile models.
	Optical Turnstiles Sleek and elegant, optical turnstiles use sophisticated sensor technology to detect the passage of a user. Any attempt to bypass the turnstile will be detected and an alarm will sound to alert nearby guard staff. Since they can be defeated, guard supervision is necessary at all times. Optical turnstiles are ideal for the discreet management of high traffic in offices, lobbies, banks, etc. We offer barrier and barrier-free opticals in a wide variety of cabinet styles and finishes and sensor technologies. Click here to see all Boon Edam optical turnstile models.
	Security Revolving Doors and Portals (Turnstile Doors) Security revolving doors and mantrap portals are often called “turnstile doors” in the security industry. Providing the highest level of security available in an entrance solution, security doors and portals prevent tailgating and piggybacking attempts at such a reliable level that no guard supervision is needed. This means a swift payback on the investment. These turnstile doors can also provide metrics data that allows a manager to measure their building’s penetration risk. Security doors and portals are used as employee-only or escorted guest entrances in Class A office buildings, government buildings, data centers, distribution centers, and more… Click here to see all Boon Edam security door and portal models.
	Turnstile Gates Turnstile, or access, gates complement any security turnstile array by providing wide, ADA accessible access for wheelchairs, rolling bags, deliveries and the like. Click here to browse all Boon Edam turnstile access gate models.