Entrance Control: Turnstiles & Gates

Turnstiles and gates control who passes through main entrances, lobbies and staff areas. They work with access control readers (card, fingerprint or face) so the gate opens only for authorised people, one person at a time, and every passage is recorded.

Choosing the type

Tripod turnstiles suit busy staff entrances and factories, flap barriers suit lobbies where people move quickly, and swing gates suit wider lanes for wheelchairs, deliveries and luggage. Indoor and outdoor models differ in their protection against weather.

How it works with access control

A reader on each lane verifies the person, the access control software checks whether they may enter at that time, and the turnstile opens for one passage. Exit readers or exit buttons control the way out, and visitor cards can be issued for guests.

Attendance and people counting

The same terminals can record attendance in LanaTime, and passage counts show how many people are on site.

Safety and capacity

Plan enough lanes for the busiest moment, such as a shift change, and make sure gates release in an emergency in line with fire-safety requirements.