Portable access control for your vulnerable entrance
Turnstar manufactures a full range of industrial turnstiles and these turnstiles can be fitted into refurbished shipping containers for the temporary securing of your entrance. The containers are available in both 20 foot and 40 foot versions and are fully customizable depending on your requirements. For instance, a security office, computer server room and even […]
Automatic revolving doors from Turnstar
The Turnstar ATLAS automatic revolving door offers exceptional reliability together with great aesthetics. The Atlas is available from 1.6m diameter up to 3.6m and is fitted with an ultra reliable servo motor and gearbox. Available in brushed stainless steel and powder coated carbon steel, the Atlas can be manufactured to match any facade. Safety edges […]
Vehicle barriers for weighbridge project
When it came to Anglocoal’s upgrade of their weighbridge facilities in Witbank, Turnstar was the obvious choice for the vehicle access control solution. A total of 21 Traffic Master vehicle barriers were procured and each barrier was fitted with a ultra bright LEDD traffic light and various loop detectors in order to integrate and provide […]
Ultra secure solution for the UN
The United Nations mission in Somalia is key to regional peace, stability and support of the local population. However, even with the good undertaken by the organization, security is taken very seriously. That’s why Turnstar was the obvious choice when it came to the manufacture and supply of 13 TRIBUNE single reader turnstiles. The turnstiles […]
Jack-knife vehicle barriers from Turnstar
Turnstar’s Velocity automatic Traffic Barrier is the ideal solution for vehicle access control points. The Velocity is a high speed first of its kind BLDC motor solution for the African market. Fitted with SwiftDrive, the barrier offers operation of 1 second for a 3m barrier and is fitted with a height maximizing under arm jack-knife. […]
Swiss Bystronic precision
Sheet metal bending requires nothing but precision and that’s why Turnstar has a number of press brakes which bend boxes, cabinets and heavy gauge channels for various products assemblies. One key machine in Turnstar’s armory, is a Bystronic 160 toner with 3m bed. The machine is designed for the ultimate accuracy and is fitted with […]
Speedgate express for top 4 SA bank
One of South Africa’s largest banks recently upgraded its Sandton head office. A key part of the security upgrade included the installation of over 30 Turnstar Speedgate Express lanes. The Speedgate Express is known for its reliability and high speed operation and has become the unnamed bank’s standard. Each lane is fitted with a heavy […]
The Rotalok turnstile mechanism
Turnstar’s ROTALOK turnstile mechanism is legendary in the turnstile industry for its exceptional reliability and durability. That’s why Turnstar was recently appointed to upgrade two full height double turnstiles from an inferior manufacturer. The turnstiles were modified at our Johannesburg factory and the mechanisms were supplied with a 5 year guarantee. Providing the customer with […]
Ultra performance from Turnstar’s SwiftDrive
Turnstar’s industry leading SwiftDrive is finding its way into more and more of Turnstar’s products. SwiftDrive offers exceptional performance in terms of speed, torque and motion control and is an industry first for the South African market. SwiftDrive includes a brushless DC motor with hall sensors as well as a planetary gearbox. The BLDC motor […]
Coin Acceptor Turnstile
Description Charge an entrance fee for your public restroom, swimming pool, club or facility. Key Points Pay for entry system Coin acceptor which accepts multiple types of coins once programmed Programmable to any currency Can be set to any amount In-built counter for auditing purposes with reset function Lockable coin hopper Can be fitted to […]
UJ Library upgrade
Following the #feesmustfall protests which ended in a R100m auditorium being irreparably damaged from arson, the University of Johannesburg undertook a major upgrade of its library security. The upgrade included all 4 campuses of the university and entailed the installation of 22 Streamline waist height turnstiles and 8 special needs gates. UJ’s library’s are truly […]
Riverspray Estate goes velocity
The fast growing Riverspray Lifestyle Estate in Vanderbijlpark recently upgraded the boat and clubhouse parking entrance. The entrance was previously manned by a security guard, however, the estate saw it fit to upgrade to a biometric technological access control solution combined with Turnstar’s new Velocity Traffic Barrier. Supplied as 4.5m in length, the barrier has […]
Compression springs for the velocity Traffic Barrier
The new Velocity Traffic Barrier by Turnstar not only looks good but is also fitted with some of the latest technology including brushless dc motor, planetary gearbox and battery backup. But one key feature of note is the compression spring counter balance system. Typically a vehicle barrier is fitted with a tension spring which is […]
Fixed bollards for Puma
Turnstar manufactured a full range of fixed bollards for any type of application. Recently, Turnstar supplied twenty two heavy duty bollards for the new Puma HQ in the Western Cape. The bollards are manufactured from 370mm diameter mild steel tune which was then powder coated ‘traffic red’ and installed with concreteס
Exxaro increases Velocity
Exxaro coal is a critical supplier of coal to some of South Africa’s hungriest power plants. Turnstar was recently awarded the contract for the supply of two solar powered high speed Velocity traffic barriers to secure one of their critical underground mines. The vehicle barriers were each supplied with their own adjustable mounting pole which […]
209 Smit Street
209 Smit Street is the ultimate urban accommodation in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. With over 500 flats, a gym, business centre and internal coffee shop, the newly converted (from offices) and renovated building is the jewel in the crown of the Braamfontein rejuvenation. Turnstar recently completed the installation of two TRITON octagonal full height double turnstiles and […]
State of the art laser technology for your turnstile
Turnstar has invested heavily innplant and machinery over the past three years. The single largest investment has been the purchasing of a 4kw laser cutter with IPG fiber source. IPG is a well known German manufacturer of laser machine components. The laser cutter can cut up to 20mm mild steel and 12mm stainless steel. The […]
Restonic can rest at ease
Restonic, the South African mega mattress manufacturer has recently undergone a major expansion, moving into a new factory and expanding into the next door premises. The bed manufacturer required a heavy duty and secure access control solution and that’s why Turnstar was chosen to manufacture and install over 10 Triumph 4 full height turnstiles. The […]
Revenue generating coin acceptor from Turnstar
Turnstar manufactures a versatile cost effective solution for pay-for-entry applications. The Turnstar coin acceptor can be used in conjunction with turnstiles and vehicle barriers, and enables the owner to set the amount for entry. The coin acceptor can be set to any amount, e.g. R1, R2, R5 and even R10, and has an embedded counter […]
Prasa – 2018
Effortlessly controlling access at PRASA’s Mabopane Concourse The redevelopment of the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA’s) Mabopane Concourse in Tshwane has been a mammoth undertaking, completed in various phases over the past 14 years. The resultant Mabopane Station Hub is the gateway to the north for more than 150 000 passengers a day […]