{"id":219898,"date":"2026-03-16T14:47:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geran-access.com\/uncategorized\/alles-over-de-tourniquet\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T12:20:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T10:20:29","slug":"all-about-the-turnstile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/alles-over-de-tourniquet\/","title":{"rendered":"All about the turnstile"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>All about the turnstile<\/h2>\n<p>Are you looking for a suitable access control solution for a building or site? The installation of turnstiles is definitely worth considering. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about turnstiles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a tourniquet?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turnstiles are used as one-person access gates to control access control. They are equipped with turning elements that ensure that only one person can enter the building or grounds at a time. You often come across these so-called turnstiles at festivals, concerts, buildings, (amusement) parks, zoos, gyms and swimming pools.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the advantages of a turnstile?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turnstiles can offer a lot of convenience and options in a wide range of situations. When buying a turnstile, however, it is important to choose a solution that fits the purpose. Is the need access control, security or crowd control? Taking into account the laws and regulations that apply to the building, site or event, of course.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a summary of the main advantages of a turnstile.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tourniquets can be used both indoors and outdoors;<\/li>\n<li>It is an excellent solution to grant access to only one person at a time;<\/li>\n<li>They can be applied at both inputs and outputs;<\/li>\n<li>Turnstiles are great to combine with ticket control or identification;<\/li>\n<li>At crowded events such as competitions, concerts or festivals, turnstiles can help prevent crowding (crowd control).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What types of turnstiles are there?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The choice is very wide. As a result, a turnstile can be used as access control in many different situations. A suitable turnstile for every situation. Our range includes low, half-height and man-high turnstiles, with three or four arms, single or double. Galvanised or stainless steel, and available in any colour!<\/p>\n<p>Roughly speaking, we can distinguish two types of turnstiles: bill tickers and high turnstiles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/tripod-turnstiles\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tripod turnstiles<\/a>\u00a0are also called low turnstiles or tripod turnstiles. These systems can be linked to access control systems in the form of a card reader or scanner, for example. The bill ticker is activated upon identification, after which the relevant person is let through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/tourniquets\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High turnstile<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/product\/turnstile\/?swcfpc=1\">s<\/a>, also called turnstiles or high turnstiles, are widely used as outdoor security. They provide more security than bill fences because people cannot climb or jump over them. In addition, they can help channel different streams of visitors. For some friendly appearance, half-height or three-quarter-height turnstiles can also be chosen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Besides the fact that turnstiles are widely installed in and around buildings, temporary, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/mobiele-oplossingen\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobile solutions<\/a>\u00a0very convenient. For example, a turnstile can be placed in a container for temporary but covered access. We have since been able to supply turnstiles for many different projects. Below is our top 5:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top 5 applications of a turnstile:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A turnstile combined with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/product\/turnstile-with-walking-gate-in-10-ft-container\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pedestrian gate<\/a>\u00a0(with or without container)<\/li>\n<li>A galvanised turnstile in a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/product\/20ft-container-single-turnstile-with-walk-through-gate\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">container<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/mobiele-oplossingen\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobiele tourniquet<\/a><\/li>\n<li>A turnstile combined with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/projects\/turnstile-for-observation-tower\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coin deposit system\u00a0<\/a>or card reader<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/product\/dubbele-full-height-tourniquet\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Double turnstiles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Wondering which turnstile is best suited to your situation? Feel free to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/contact\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact\u00a0<\/a>with us. We will be happy to engage with you!<br \/>\nAlso take a look at our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/assortment\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">product\u00a0<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geran-access.com\/en\/projects\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">project\u00a0<\/a>page.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alles over de tourniquet Bent u op zoek naar een geschikte toegangscontrole oplossing voor een gebouw of terrein? De installatie van tourniquets is zeker het overwegen waard. In dit artikel vertellen wij u alles wat u moet weten over tourniquets. Wat is een tourniquet? Tourniquets worden ingezet als eenpersoons toegangspoorten om toegangscontrole te regelen. 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