The need for safety and security is rising with each passing day and this has given rise to the need for advanced security options. Thanks to the rise of advanced technologies we now have systems and tools in place which can help in rendering full-proof security. Whether it’s you home, office or commercial complex, there is a dire need of security system.
One of the most important areas where the security needs to be installed first is the entrance area. Mostly we have seen people having a large and gargantuan gate and if you belong to a rich clan then you have security guards working for you. But, all these are the relic of the past; with some of the most advanced technologies we have replaced gates with turnstiles, boom barriers, CCTV cameras and many another versions of automated gates which work on the sensor or are an automated system wherein the access is only granted after the approval of the authority.
So, if you have been wondering why to choose turnstiles over gates, then we have a plethora of reasons for you to believe on this, let’s get started:
Better security- the first and the most important benefit which the turnstile offer is improved security. Turnstiles are usually operated automatically or they grant access based on the sensor. Thus, if there is an entrant who is trying to come in then he/she must either have the pass to come through the tripod turnstile or the security guard at the place should give them the access. Without prior approval, one cannot cross the turnstile.
Streamlining the flow of crowd- One of the best features of turnstiles over the doors or the gates is that they only allow a limited number of people to enter through the gate. To pass through the turnstile, each entrant has to enter valid credential, only when it recognises the credentials and approves it, you can move through the turnstile which is not the case with the gates.
Access Control Integration– This allows the turnstiles to work together with the doors, CCTV and other security devices; this ensures that only a cleared individual is able to enter. It also provides information like the time of entry, when the person left etc. This data gets submitted to the central data which can be used to keep a record of the visitors.
Operational Flexibility– The best part about turnstiles is that they an array of credential readers can be integrated with it which enhances the security offered by the turnstiles, for example, you can integrate, bar codes, magnetic strips, RFID, proximity cards. This self-validation system lessens the burden on the staff as the system becomes automated. It is just one-time work to feed in the data and prepare the software.
Now that you know that having a turnstile installed at your place can be really beneficial, the next thing that you need to take care of is to select the right type of turnstile. Today we have a variety of turnstiles the likes of which include:
Optical
Waist length
Full-height
Depending on your requirement and the flow of the traffic you can choose the right type of turnstile. You must take the following points into consideration while choosing a turnstile:
- Indoor use or Outdoor use
- Level of security
- Aesthetic need and feature
- The flow of the traffic
Once you have decided on you need and requirement, you can easily choose the type of turnstile and get it installed at your place.
