Turnstiles control foot traffic one person per credential: waist-height for offices, stadiums and job sites; full-height for unmanned or high-security entries that must stop climbing; optical lanes where appearance and throughput matter. They integrate with the same cards, fobs and mobile credentials as your vehicle gates so one system logs everyone who enters. We install all three types across Manitoba.
Vehicle gates secure the perimeter, but what about pedestrian access points? Turnstiles and pedestrian control systems ensure that only authorized individuals enter — one person at a time.
Types of Turnstiles
Waist-Height Turnstiles
The most common type. A rotating barrier at waist height that allows one person through per credential scan. Cost-effective and high-throughput. Used in office buildings, stadiums, transit stations, and construction sites.
Full-Height Turnstiles
Floor-to-ceiling rotating barriers that prevent climbing over. Essential for unmanned entry points and high-security applications. Common at correctional facilities, data centers, and industrial plants.
Optical Turnstiles
Sleek, glass-panel barriers that retract when a valid credential is presented. Used in corporate lobbies where aesthetics matter. They detect tailgating through infrared beam arrays.
Security Revolving Doors (Mantraps)
The highest security option. A person enters a sealed compartment, authenticates, and only then is the exit side released. Prevents tailgating completely and can integrate with weight sensors, metal detectors, and biometric readers.
Access Control Integration
All turnstile types integrate with:
- Proximity cards and fobs
- Biometric readers (fingerprint, facial recognition)
- QR code and mobile credential systems
- Visitor management platforms
- Time and attendance systems
Choosing the Right System
The choice depends on your security level, throughput needs, and environment. A corporate office needs a different solution than a prison entry point. We help you match the hardware to the actual risk profile — not over-spec, not under-spec.