Tripod turnstile
Three arms rotate to admit one person.
- Speed
- Moderate
- Space
- Compact
- Use
- Gyms, light-traffic offices
Offices and towers / Turnstiles
Turnstiles and speed gates for office lobbies
A turnstile or speed gate lets one person through per valid card and keeps tailgaters out.
- Compared here
- Tripod turnstile / Flap or speed gate / Full-height turnstile
- Sector
- Offices and towers
- Next step
- Free site visit or photo review
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The short answer
A turnstile or speed gate lets one person through per valid card and keeps tailgaters out. Tripod turnstiles are compact and low-profile, flap barriers are quicker and speed gates give the widest, cleanest lobby look.
- Number of lanes follows peak arrivals
- Wide lanes suit wheelchairs and luggage
- A free-pass mode on fire alarm is designed with the consultant
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Options for turnstiles for office lobbies
Flap or speed gate
Flaps retract to let a validated person pass.
- Speed
- Fast
- Look
- Clean and modern
- Use
- Tower lobbies
Full-height turnstile
A floor-to-ceiling rotating cage.
- Security
- Highest
- Speed
- Slower
- Use
- Outdoor and high-security perimeters
How the options differ at a glance
- Tripod turnstile
- Speed: Moderate
- Flap or speed gate
- Speed: Fast
- Full-height turnstile
- Security: Highest
Checklists: turnstiles for office lobbies
Plan the lanes
- Peak arrivals per minute
- Wheelchair lane required?
- Reader type per lane
- Floor and power ducting
Lane choices follow these.
Agree with management
- Fire alarm release
- Approval drawings
- Working hours
- Link to visitor desk
Management decides these.
Questions people ask
Turnstile or speed gate?
Speed gates are quicker and look lighter. Turnstiles are more physical. Staff numbers and tailgating risk decide.
Do I need a wheelchair lane?
A wider lane is usually included so everyone can pass. We design it with the lobby.
What happens in a fire?
Lanes can be set to open on a fire alarm. The design is agreed with the building consultant. We test the safety devices before handover and never switch one off to cure a nuisance fault.
Can visitors use them?
Yes, with visitor passes or QR codes from reception.
Can they link to my tenant system?
Often. Tell us your system.
Is installation messy?
Floors and cabling need preparation. We plan it to keep the lobby usable.
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