Talon barriers for the mall of Africa
Turnstar recently supplied and installed 4 Talon tyre-spike barriers at the prestigious and enormous Mall of Africa in Midrand, South Africa. The spike barriers are being used to control access from the public parking area to special tenant parking and are also installed in an interlock arrangement for extra security. Designed with a double sided […]
Turnstar turnstiles turn 20 at the wanderers stadium
Here’s a flashback to over 40 turnstiles supplied and installed at the Bidvest Wanderers Cricket Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. The half height turnstiles, which are older than 20 years, were manufactured from a combination of mild steel and stainless steel and still provide exceptional service. Fitted with Turnstar’s Rotalok control panel, the turnstiles will […]
Temporary access for UJ
Turnstar recently manufactured and supplied two 3m velocity high speed traffic barriers for an entrance into the University of Johannesburg campus. The installation was unique as it was for a short period of time and needed a solid yet non-permanent solution. A rubber island was supplied on top of the existing road surface and the […]
Spike barriers for Pick ‘n Pay Cape Town
Turnstar recently manufactured and installed over 10 TALON Tyre-Spike vehicle barriers at the new Pick ‘n Pay HQ and warehouse in Cape Town. The barriers which offer bi-directional protection, due to the unique patented double sided spike, offer a secure and fast solution for trucks and employee cars entering to and from the premises. The […]
Discovery Cape Town
Discovery’s new Cape Town head office was recently fitted with a triple lane installation of the Speedgate Express. The Express is ideal for high volume access and fast transaction times. Compatible with all forms of access control, the Express will work with card readers, fingerprint readers and even facial recognition scanners. One 900mm wide lane […]
Velocity barriers for Vodacom service entry
Vodacom, SA’s largest mobile phone service provider, recently purchased over 40 Velocity boomgates for various entrances throughout Vodacom World in Midrand. Shown here are two barriers installed at the service entrance which caters for over 15 000 employee entrances and exits every week as well as for truck delivery and collections.
How to specify the right turnstile finish
It’s one of the first questions you will be asked. What’s the right finish for my turnstile? Purchasing a turnstile gives you a large amount of flexibility when it comes to choosing the right finish. The right finish should be appropriate for where the turnstile is located, for example in an internal or external, as […]
Turnstiles for Sol Plaatjie university
Seen here is part of the order manufactured specially for the Sol Plaatjie University in the Free State. In total, 14 TITAN full height single turnstiles were manufactured and installed with a number of security gates and barriers to allow for wheelchair access and to close off any unwanted gaps.
Octagonal glass turnstile for Sanlam
Insurance giant, Sanlam, recently purchased a new design Turnstar Octagonal Glass Turnstile for its main entrance between the loft lobby and the parking area. The glass turnstile was manufactured from 304 grade stainless steel and was then powder coated a special colour to suit the existing shopfront. The turnstile which has a number of aesthetic […]
Turnstiles and boomgates for the Dunes
The Dunes at Sibaya in Kwazulu-Natal was recently completed and Turnstar played an integral part in providing security for the entrance gate house. A number of Traffic Master automatic vehicle barriers as well as Trident turnstiles were manufactured and installed. The turnstiles were supplied in stainless steel which offers excellent corrosion resistance.
Montego Pet Nutrition – 2019
Montego benefits from superior physical access control Montego Pet Nutrition has undergone a R70 million upgrade to its factory in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape. This investment has seen its production increase by 30%, the total of which is the equivalent of feeding approximately 715 000 adult Jack Russell’s daily. With the increase in demand for […]
The best branch network in the turnstile industry
Turnstar’s Western Cape and Kwazulu-Natal branches have offered our customers excellent service, quicker lead times and local support. One of the key successes of the branch network is the keeping of stock in the region, thereby being able to fulfill a customer’s need immediately. Together with the stock holding which is received on a regular […]
Ganymede gate house
The newly built gatehouse for the Ganymede industrial estate recently used Turnstar in order to secure the vehicular and pedestrian entrances. The estate, situated in Germiston, required four high speed Velocity 4m vehicle barriers and two Titan industrial full height 4-arm turnstiles.
Bowman Gilfillan Sandton
Turnstar recently manufactured and installed four Speedgate Express lanes at the new head office of law firm, Bowman Gilfillan. Three 550 and one 900 ADA lanes were installed providing access to all employees and visitors entering the building. The access control readers were embedded into the cabinets with special design brackets, thereby retaining the overall […]
Mobile vehicle barrier system
Turnstar recently manufactured a unique mobile vehicle barrier system for a mining application in Postmasburg, South Africa. The system, which includes a trailer, solar panel array, battery charger and deep cycle sealed battery, offers ultimate flexibility when it comes to securing temporary entrances. The vehicle barrier operates on 12V DC and uses very little power […]
Securing Jewish Day School
Turnstar recently supplied seven Titan full height single turnstiles for a Jewish day school in Johannesburg, South Africa. The turnstiles were supplied with various security features and an ultra-strong Rotalok turnstile mechanism. As students would be using the turnstiles while carrying school bags, it was decided to use 3-arm turnstiles which offer more comfort without […]
Speedgate Express for RCL Foods
Turnstar’s Kwazulu-Natal branch recently completed the installation of a three lane Speedgate Express system for RCL Foods. the two 550mm and one 900mm lanes were installed at the main office reception and provide access to over 600 employees. Biometric readers, provided by the integrator, were embedded inside the cabinet of the Express and stainless steel […]
Bollards for Nigerian office tower
The wings office tower in Lagos is a landmark in its own right and required a secure vehicular access solution for vehicles entering the premises. Turnstar was appointed to supply and install two 275mm diameter x 1000mm high bollards at the main entrance. The bollards were manufactured from 304 grade brushed stainless steel and have […]
Drop arm barrier for G4S HQ
Turnstar recently manufactured and installed 3 drop arm barriers and 1 pulse automatic special needs gate at the new G4S head office in Centurion. The drop arm barriers were supplied with special wedge design brackets for the mounting of the iPulse reader system. The products are installed at the main reception and provide a secure, […]
In2Foods – 2019
Turnstar physical access control products enhance security at new In2Foods production facility Fresh food fundi In2Foods, opened its new 22 700 m2 production facility in the OR Tambo Special Economic Zone, Boksburg, in April 2019. This marks the culmination of extensive planning and sees the facility becoming one of the largest fresh food factories in […]