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out of the box and different then what everyone else offers. Qual- ity has to be the main driver and philosophy of any manufacturer and bringing a turnstile product to market that can be counted on 365 days a year without any failures should be the goal of any turnstile company.
Exceeding Industry Standards
Adhering to an industry-quality standard is an important aspect of quality control. How turnstile manufacturers handle quality control internally is something that a potential customer should look at closely. What systems and processes are in place to ensure quality products are produced and delivered consistently?
A manufacturer who invests heavily in internal resources such as engineering, quality control, R&D and production man- agement, has a better chance of being a company that exceeds industry standards. In addition, testing is a huge component of quality. All mechanics inside the cabinets should be tested for years to ensure that everything is working properly. Custom- izing a turnstile solution while still adhering to strict quality guidelines is just as important. Offering different shapes, mate- rials, finishes, features and items such as companion walls and matching structures all need to come together to seal the deal. Turnstiles that are poor quality increase costs not only for cus- tomers, but the manufacturers who will have to scrap defective products and sometimes pay additional production costs to re- place broken turnstiles.
Industry Specific Solutions
Producing industry-specific solutions is also an important factor for turnstile manufacturers. When it comes to school security, turnstiles that can accommodate forced-entry resistant glass— school guard glass—can be beneficial. The term “school guard glass” is something that will become extremely popular over the next few years.
More schools will be implementing bullet-resistant glass at entry points with the intention of protecting and saving lives. A Dual Portal Mantrap Turnstile can be used at critical checkpoints and can handle a full-height school guard glass set of moving panels, which is an important factor for schools. Only moving panels with a compound motion will keep the leading edge of the barrier midway along the passageway while storing the panels parallel to the passageway. This functionality provides the safest and widest passageways (up to 42” clear).
As well as unprecedented ADA compatibility, particularly with service dogs and wheelchair footrests in bi-directional traffic.
As we move forward, turnstile manufacturers will continue to develop solutions to better protect facilities
around the country. However, only the ones
that foster a quality-first philosophy will sur-
vive and be around for the long haul.
Michael Stoll is the vice president of technical sales and marketing at Aeroturn.
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