Throughput Is a Design Constraint, Not a Feature
A tripod turnstile, a speed gate and a barrier serve the same purpose at the boundary of a site, and they differ mainly in throughput and in what they physically prevent. A turnstile prevents tailgating by requiring one body through at a time. A speed gate does not; it counts bodies with sensors. Choosing between them is a decision about what the site is actually trying to achieve.
Configuration Comparison
| Parameter | Ticket system | ANPR | Remote-controlled barrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry method | Ticket dispenser and barrier | ANPR camera, often no barrier | Remote-controlled barrier |
| Primary control | Ticket machine and keypad | Automatic plate match | Rolling-code remote or keypad |
| Remote role | Manned override and maintenance access | Maintenance override only | Primary means of opening |
| Remote volume | High, consumable | Low, service item | Moderate, repeat replacement |
| Typical site | Public multi-storey car park | Staff and permit car park | Residential permit car park |
The Failure Mode Nobody Plans For
A turnstile installed in a fire-egress route without a compliant free-swing or break-glass arrangement is a specification error that surfaces at inspection, not at installation. The same applies to a speed gate in an accessible route: accessibility requirements frequently mean a wider lane or an adjacent accessible gate, which changes the layout rather than the product.
What to Specify for a Quotation
- Lane count and clear width, which determines throughput and floor area.
- Direction of travel, because one-way and two-way configurations use different mechanisms.
- Power and control position, because the control cabinet location affects cabling cost more than the unit price.
- Egress and accessibility requirements, stated explicitly in the enquiry rather than assumed.
We supply the matching rolling-code remotes and the wall-mounted handsets for manned positions, in the same shipment as the lane hardware.
Request a Quotation — Turnstiles and Speed Gates
Send the gate type, weight or barrier width, and cycle frequency. We reply with the matching operator and remote set, EXW price, MOQ and lead time. MOQ 100 pcs per SKU.
Send Inquiry on WhatsAppEmail: Joanna@rfmando.com · MOQ 100 pcs per SKU · 1 free sample per SKU ($30 DHL, buyer pays) · Lead time 7-15 days · T/T 30/70 · EXW Xiamen
Catalogue references for the specification above: KOB stainless-steel IP86 touch-free access control switch for speed gates and turnstile exit and AD-01A door release exit button for access control systems. All are MOQ 100 pcs per SKU, 7-15 day lead time, one free sample per SKU, and are supplied on our own PCBA and housing tooling with AQL 5% inspection available.
Where to Order
- RF Remote Controls — rolling-code keyfobs, wall handsets and long-range receivers
- Garage Door Remotes — 315MHz / 433MHz / 868MHz by market
- RF Manda — gate operators, contactors and the full range
Terms
MOQ 100 pcs per SKU. One free sample per SKU ($30 DHL, buyer pays). Lead time 7-15 days. Payment T/T 30/70. Prices EXW Xiamen. 100% functional test on every unit; a third-party QC report at AQL 5% is available on request. CE-RED, RoHS and FCC Part 15 documentation; RCM available.