A Guide on How to Choose High Security Turnstiles for Your Business

Choosing the right security for your business can be a daunting task. Careful consideration must be given, but with so many different options available, it can be difficult to determine what security system is right for your business.

Selecting the wrong security system could leave your employees and business premises at risk and it could also create potential hazards for any clients or customers who are visiting your premises.

Whether you own a warehouse, retail business, sports facility, office, bank, or more – there are security solutions to suit every business. If it’s high security turnstiles you’re after, read on to find out more.

Understanding Your Security Requirements

The first step in choosing the right security system is to identify your security risks and requirements.

• Access Points - Estimate the amount of footfall when entering or exiting your business premises, and the number of critical access points that require security.
• Nature of Assets - Identify the value of assets your business holds on site. This includes equipment and confidential information.
• Industry Compliance - Your industry may specify certain security measures that you must have in place by law.
• Operational Flow - Identify routine tasks, workflows, or employee movements to integrate a security system that doesn’t impact the productivity of your business.

Many businesses simply opt for an alarm system. However, this generally only benefits the business (to an extent) when it is unoccupied.

Careful consideration must also be given to activities during the day and how your business can be protected. For example, if your business premises is a warehouse, you may wish to ensure that there is no unauthorised access to prevent the risk of theft and/or damage during operational hours.

Office premises or retail outlets with a constant flow of traffic may also require security in areas that are occupied by certain staff and hold confidential information.

What Are High Security Turnstiles?

If you’re looking for high security turnstiles, then full height turnstiles are often the most obvious and effective choice.

A full height turnstile is a large metal turnstile surrounded on either side to prevent unauthorised access over and around the turnstile to avoid tailgating. They can be used to restrict access to authorised personnel only and can act as an enter or exit-only point to control the flow and safety of employees and visitors.

Full-height turnstiles are often used in settings where there is a need to control the flow of footfall entering or exiting a premises. For example, you may have seen these (or been through them) at football stadiums.

There are lots of benefits of integration of full-height turnstiles:

• Durability - Built using sturdy material, they can withstand external elements and the risk of tampering or damage.
• Deterrence - The imposing stature of full-height turnstiles can serve as a deterrent to those attempting unauthorised access.
• Compatible Integration - Full-height turnstiles can easily be integrated into existing control and security systems.

The integration of full-height turnstiles can also aid in Fire Health and Safety monitoring regulations by keeping a record of all visitors within your premises.

Can My Turnstiles Be Integrated with Access Control?

Absolutely! Full-height turnstiles can easily be integrated into existing or new control systems.

Or if full height turnstiles aren’t the sort of aesthetic you had in mind, then integrating other types of turnstiles, such as speedgates, with a biometric access control system can also provide a fantastic high security turnstile alternative.

At UKT, we offer a full access control package with our range of turnstiles. These include:

• Swipe Cards - Enable access with the use of magnetic stripes or barcodes.
• Proximity Fobs or Cards - Uses radio frequency technology for quick and contactless control.
• Tokens - Physical tokens can be used to allow access.
• Digital Keypads - Only permit those with a code to access certain areas.
• Biometric Technology - The use of fingerprint or retina scans can prevent the passing on of codes or swipe cards etc for added security.

Implementing access control can ensure that your business premises and employees are protected whilst assisting in comprehensive record keeping of visits, and employee attendance and prevent unauthorised access in high-security areas.