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• What is a parking barrier gate?

  A parking barrier gate is an automatic boom that raises and lowers to control vehicle entry to car parks, compounds and private roads. It can be triggered by ticket, card, remote, ANPR or a manual button.

  Barriers help enforce parking rules, record entries and keep unauthorised vehicles out. Loop detectors stop the boom lowering onto a vehicle. Explore sliding barriers and swing gate barriers to see options for entrances.

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• What barrier arm length do I need?

  The arm should cover the full lane width, typically 3 to 6 m. Measure the clear width between the barrier post and the far kerb or wall, and then choose the next available length.

  Articulated or folding arms work under low ceilings, and skirted arms add pedestrian safety by blocking a gap under the boom. Very long booms may need a support post. A site visit confirms lane width and headroom for your barrier entrance.

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• What is a turnstile gate?

  A turnstile gate lets one person pass at a time and is used for pedestrian control in offices, stadiums, metro stations and factories. It reduces tailgating by allowing one authorised credential per passage.

  Tripod, full-height and speed gate options exist. Tripod units suit indoor offices, full-height turnstiles suit outdoor or high-security areas, and speed gates suit smart lobbies. See our turnstile gates for more detail.

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• What is a sliding barrier?

  A sliding barrier is a horizontal panel or fence-style gate that moves sideways across an entrance. It is useful where a rising boom would hit a low ceiling, or where a stronger physical block is needed than a boom offers.

  It suits gated communities, business parks and secure zones with limited headroom. It needs clear space beside the opening for the panel to travel. Explore our sliding barrier range.

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• How do I choose between a parking barrier and a sliding barrier?

  Pick a boom barrier when there is room for the arm to rise and a sliding barrier when overhead or side space is limited. A boom arm is quick and suits car parks and gated entrances. A sliding barrier moves horizontally and provides stronger blocking for secure entrances with restricted headroom, such as low ceilings or covered areas.

  Look at the sliding barrier and discuss your entrance layout with us.

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• How do parking locks work and can they be controlled remotely?

  A parking lock is a folding arm fixed to the bay that rises to block a space and lowers when the owner arrives. Most are operated by a remote control, and some by Bluetooth or a smartphone app. A battery or solar panel typically powers the arm, so it works without a wired supply.

  The arm must resist knocks from vehicles. Explore parking locks and space savers.

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• What happens to a swing barrier or gate barrier if someone tailgates?

  Tailgating is reduced but not always eliminated by the equipment alone. Turnstiles allow one person per credential, and swing barriers close quickly with sensors that detect a second person. Guard supervision, signage and closely timed sensor settings add further control.

  The right mix depends on the level of security required at the entrance. We can advise when you plan controlled entrances using swing gate barriers.

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