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Whether your priorities are safety, durability, functionality, aesthetics, or seamless integration, Evolve offers products designed to meet your specific needs.
Evolve provides solutions for every type of pedestrian entrance, offering a comprehensive range of access control products.
From discreet and elegant speed gates that enhance modern interiors to full-height security turnstiles designed to protect sensitive and high-security perimeters, we have a solution to suit every environment.
Our entrance control systems are engineered to meet the security, safety, and operational requirements of all types of built environments.
Pedestrian entrance control refers to the systems and technologies used to manage, monitor, and restrict how people enter and exit a building, site, or secure area.
The goal is to ensure that only authorised people can pass through while maintaining safety, security, accessibility, and efficient flow of people.
Common examples include:
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Tripod turnstiles – Common in gyms, leisure centres, factories, construction sites, and transport facilities where basic access control and high throughput are required.
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Paddle gates – Elegant access control lanes featuring glass or acrylic barriers, typically used in corporate offices, commercial buildings, and premium reception areas where aesthetics and user experience are important.
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Retractable flap and speed gates – Fast-opening barriers often used in office receptions, corporate headquarters, education facilities, and commercial buildings to balance security, throughput, and appearance.
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Swing gates and accessible gates – Provide wider passage widths for wheelchair users, deliveries, visitors with luggage, and other accessibility requirements. Often installed alongside speed gates or turnstiles.
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Full-height turnstiles – Used for higher-security perimeter protection, preventing unauthorised access and providing controlled entry to industrial sites, utilities, logistics facilities, and critical infrastructure.
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External speed gates – Weather-resistant entrance control systems designed for outdoor environments, combining high security with efficient pedestrian throughput at site perimeters and building entrances.
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Security portals (mantraps) – High-security systems that allow one person to pass at a time, using sensors and authentication technologies to prevent tailgating, piggybacking, and unauthorised entry.
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Security revolving doors – Secure entrance solutions that combine the functionality of a revolving door with access control and anti-tailgating technology, commonly used in corporate headquarters, financial institutions, government buildings, and data centres.
The most suitable pedestrian entrance control system depends on several factors, including:
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Required security level.
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Expected pedestrian throughput
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Indoor or outdoor installation.
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Architectural and aesthetic requirements.
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Accessibility obligations.
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Integration with access control systems.
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Budget and operational requirements.
A comprehensive entrance control strategy often combines multiple technologies to deliver the appropriate balance of security, safety, accessibility, and user experience.
Most pedestrian entrance control systems integrate with an access control platform such as:
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Access cards.
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RFID credentials.
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Mobile phone credentials.
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PIN codes.
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QR codes.
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Biometrics (fingerprint, facial recognition, iris scanning).
A typical process is:
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User presents credentials.
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Access control system verifies permissions.
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Gate or barrier unlocks.
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User passes through.
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System records the event.
Security
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Prevent unauthorised access.
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Reduce anti tailgating and piggybacking.
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Protect staff, visitors, and assets.
Safety
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Manage evacuation routes.
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Control occupancy levels.
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Meet regulatory requirements.
Operational efficiency
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Reduce the need for staffed reception points.
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Automate access management.
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Improve visitor flow.
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Improve visitor experiance.
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Speed Gates, Turnstiles & Security Portals.
Our tripod turnstiles offer a cost-effective, durable, and dependable solution for entrance control security. They are simple to install and suitable for indoor and outdoor settings, particularly in high-traffic areas.
Additionally, our selection of motorised drop-arm tripod turnstiles serves as a visual deterrent against unauthorized visitors.
Security paddle-lifted speed gates offer an exceptional solution for pedestrian entrance control in reception areas that demand secure, high-speed, bi-directional access.
Their elegant, sophisticated, and discreet design makes them essential for modern corporate reception spaces.
Retractable sliding security speed gates and lanes (RG) offer an outstanding solution for managing pedestrian entry in reception areas that demand, high-speed, bi-directional access.
They combine elegance, sophistication, and discretion, making them essential for modern corporate reception environments.
For high-traffic entrances, our sliding and flap speed gates are ideal for buildings, schools, libraries, hospitals, public facilities, and gyms.
For high-traffic entrances, our sliding and flap speed gates are ideal for buildings, schools, libraries, hospitals, public facilities, and gyms.
Our DDA swing and pass gates pair well with our tripod turnstiles, retractable speed gates, and flap gates.
The Disability Discrimination Act mandates accessible entrances, with Approved Document M advising 800mm width and BS 8300 recommending at least 1000mm.
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Outdoor pedestrian speed gates are frequently used in educational settings such as schools and colleges, as well as in recreational and amusement parks.
Our ES200 series of external security pedestrian speed gates is specifically designed for outdoor use, constructed to endure harsh conditions including rain, snow, and strong winds.
Evolves state-of-the-art motorized full-height turnstiles are crafted to effectively manage pedestrian entry points, both external and internal.
They offer a secure, unmanned solution for regulating authorized access to restricted areas, including construction sites and high-security facilities.
Evolve partners with CoMETA to offer a range of high-security solutions, such as secure portals, security cabins, man traps, and revolving security doors.
With 30 years of experience, CoMETA has established a strong reputation and a loyal client base among government entities and corporations in Europe and beyond.
Security portals and doors offer essential protection for buildings housing valuable assets, sensitive data, and operating outside regular hours.
Their cutting-edge designs incorporate metal detection, weight sensors, and bullet-resistant glass, resulting in advanced unmanned high-security solutions.
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What is the difference between a speed gate and a turnstile
Speed gates are ideal for premium settings like corporate offices, providing quick access, sleek design, and easy integration with access control systems.
Turnstiles are typically used where robustness, high throughput, and cost-effectiveness are priorities, such as leisure centres, factories, warehouses, and transport facilities.
A speed gate controls access through a monitored lane and may detect tailgating attempts.
A security portal, sometimes called a mantrap, allows only one authorised person to pass at a time and provides a significantly higher level of security against tailgating and unauthorised access.
How effective are pedestrian entrance control systems at preventing tailgating?
The effectiveness depends on the technology selected.
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Standard turnstiles provide a basic level of deterrence.
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Speed gates can incorporate tailgating detection sensors.
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Security portals provide the highest level of protection by allowing only one person to enter per authentication event.
Yes. Most modern systems can integrate with:
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Access cards and fobs.
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Mobile credentials.
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QR codes.
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PIN readers.
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Biometric readers.
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Facial recognition systems.
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Visitor management systems.
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Building management systems.
Are pedestrian entrance control systems suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. Many turnstiles, full-height turnstiles, and external speed gates are specifically designed for outdoor installations and can operate in challenging weather conditions.
For most office receptions, speed gates and paddle gates provide the best combination of security, aesthetics, user experience, and accessibility.
Higher-security environments may require security portals or security revolving doors.