What Is A Barrier Gate Arm?
Barrier gate arms are a great way to add security and safety to parking areas, car washes, and other entry/exit ways. Install them at access points to control traffic entering and exiting. Most barrier arms include sensors and other access control devices like card readers, keypads, receivers, and transmitters. Barrier gate operators can be used specifically for a right- or left-hand gate. Barrier gate arms are extremely popular worldwide. There are many reasons to install a gate arm, and understanding how it works will help you find a better security and access solution.
Traffic flows through gate arms in several ways. You can open the barrier via a card reader, keypad, telephone entry system, radio, photo eyes, or remotely through a guard station. The choice of opening system depends on the environment where the vehicle barrier gate arm will be used. For private access to a condo complex, maybe a card reader or keypad would be best. For other applications, such as a toll booth or parking garage, maybe a photo eye or remote access through a guard kiosk would work best. Exit barrier gate arms usually use photo eyes to open the gate arm since the vehicle has already met the requirements to enter the secure area.
Barrier gate arm openers can range from a boom length of 6 ft. all the way up to 23 ft. This wide range of arm lengths supports a variety of architectural designs.
Fast Gate Openers has plenty of barrier arm openers to fit any design. If you are unsure which barrier arm opener or accessory is right for you and your architectural needs, call one of our trained professionals. We will provide you with the right solution for your security needs.
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