Access control
Tripod barriers for controlled access
Perfect for offices, gyms, and public venues, these barriers ensure secure, one-person entry with durable design and reliable operation for everyday use.
Lane specification
Figures come from the manufacturer datasheet at quotation — nothing here is estimated.
- Throughput
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- Lane footprint
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- Bidirectional
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- Best for
- Offices, gyms and public venues needing secure, one-person-at-a-time entry
How the lane works
A tripod barrier uses three arms rotating about a central post. Each valid credential releases the mechanism for exactly one rotation, which physically enforces one person per entry — the reason it is the standard choice where headcount has to be accurate.
OSIL supplies tripod barriers for offices, gyms and public venues. They are the most compact and the most cost-effective of the four formats, and the most robust in daily use because there is very little to damage.
Where it suits
- Staff entrances and back-of-house doors
- Gyms and leisure facilities
- Public venues and stadium entries
- Sites where headcount must be exact
Worth knowing before you spec it
The honest trade-offs — the things that decide between one format and another.
- — Enforces strictly one person per credential — hardest format to tailgate
- — Lowest cost per lane, and the most compact footprint
- — Cannot take a wheelchair, trolley or luggage — needs an accessible lane beside it
- — Reads as functional rather than architectural; less suited to a prestige lobby
Questions about tripod barriers
Cost, durability and strict one-person entry. A tripod is cheaper per lane, has little to break, and physically prevents two people passing on one credential. A flap lane is faster and looks better.
The other three formats
Compare all fourNot sure which lane your entrance needs?
Most buildings end up with a mix — fast lanes for staff, one wide lane for accessibility. A survey settles the count and the layout.