Vodacom World – 2018
Secure traffic access at Vodacom World Vodacom is a leading African communications company providing a wide range of communication services, including mobile voice, messaging, data, financial and converged services to 73.6 million customers. Touted as having 58% of the cellular communications market share in South Africa, the company was also the first cellular services provider […]
Hirt & Carter – 2018
Physical access control top of mind at Hirt & Carter Hirt & Carter has a 50-year legacy of providing high-end retail workflow and commercial printing and has established itself as a leading integrator of multi-channel marketing and communication solutions. Offering complete end-to-future tailor-made systems and processes, the company has extensive premises housing high-tech, high-value equipment […]
Velocity for ABSA AUCKLAND PARK
The Velocity traffic barrier with high speed operation was the obvious choice when it came to ABSA’s recent office upgrade in Auckland Park. The Velocity offers a number of industry leading features including battery backup, internal compression springs for extra reliability and a slim cabinet design. Six barriers were installed at various entrances and exits, […]
Hot dip galvanized turnstiles
Take a look at one of Turnstar’s trucks loaded with a ‘few’ turnstiles, back from the galvanisers. The turnstiles are manufactured from mild steel and are then hot dip galvanized by a professional firm according to South African Bureau of Standards. Galvanizing provides an excellent finish for your turnstile, preventing corrosion and hard wearing for […]
Ultimate quality from Turnstar’s laser cutter
Turnstar’s recently acquired Durma laser cutter offers the latest technology when it comes to the cutting of various metals. The 4kw fiber laser with tube attachment can cut up to 20mm mild steel and 12mm stainless steel. Shown in the photo above are hundreds of turnstile strut arms which are required to fulfill a number […]
Containerised turnstiles
Turnstar turnstiles can be installed in converted 20 foot or 40 foot containers and are ideal for portable access control applications. The turnstiles are installed on the rubberised wooden floor of the refurbished waterproof containers and the containers are modified to allow for access doors, a guard room and a server room, depending on customer requirements. Turnstar’s containers […]
Bollards for the Cape Chinese consulate
Turnstar recently supplied 3 automatic hydraulic bollards to the Chinese Consulate in Cape Town. The bollards are manufactured from 304 grade brushed stainless steel and are each powered by their own separate hydraulic system. With the hydraulic pump inside the bollard, there is no need to have an ugly and noisy power pack next to […]
Bullet resistant revolving doors only from Turnstar
Turnstar recently manufactured two fully automatic revolving doors fitted with bullet resistant glass for a national key point in South Africa. The 32mm thick glass which can withstand an attack by an AK47 was supplied for both the curved drum walls and the flat leaves. Fitted with safety edges on the entrance uprights and leaf […]
Swimming pool gates
Turnstar recently custom designed and manufactured a number of ‘swimming pool’ gates for Virgin Active South Africa. The gates are an adaptation of the Turnstar SOECIAL NEEDS GATE, having a built-in floor spring door closer but with a special patented lock. The lock which is imported from Australia is designed to be extremely difficult for […]
Jackknife Barrier arms for low ceilings
Turnstar’s recently launched Velocity Traffic Barrier can be supplied with an under arm jackknife kit for areas with a low ceiling. The kit enables you to set the height of the barrier arm and because it is an ‘under arm’ type folding arm system, maximum height clearance can be retained. The only height loss is […]
Tribune turnstiles for the UN in Somalia
Turnstar recently manufactured 30 Tribune single reader turnstiles for the United Nations mission in Somalia. The turnstiles are designed for high security applications and were the perfect fit for the UN’s strict security requirements. The turnstiles are fitted with battery backup for power failure operation and were manufactured from highly corrosion resistant powder coated mild […]
Turnstar standardises on Blaser coolants
Turnstar has now standardised on Blaser coolants for all CNC machining centers and lathes. Blaser coolants are imported from Switzerland and the company is over 70 years old and is currently in the hands of a third generation family member. The benefits of Blaser includes increased productivity and process dependability with the pH of the […]
Vodacom chooses the Velocity
Turnstar recently manufactured and supplied 41 Velocity high speed vehicle barriers to Vodacom’s Johannesburg HQ, Vodaworld. The installation involved removing the old existing barriers and replacing them with Turnstar’s brand new Traffic Barrier. Key features of the Velocity include the high speed (sub 1.2 second operation), the new BLDC motor and planetary gearbox technology which […]
Revolving doors from Turnstar
Turnstar Systems manufactures a full range of manual and automatic revolving doors. The doors are installed at the entrance to buildings and provide a draft block between the internal and external environments. The draft block helps with bringing down energy costs and a revolving door also increases the flow rate of pedestrians into a building. […]
The ultimate turnstile
The turnstar TRIBUNE single reader turnstile, also known as a mantrap turnstile, is the ideal solution for high security access control applications. The turnstile is designed for heavy duty use and is designed with two key features in mind. Firstly, the turnstile ensures 100% validated access. If your access turnstile says that someone has gone […]
The Grillhouse chooses Turnstar
The Grillhouse is one of Africa’s premium steak houses. A place where you can unleash you inner carnivore and really let go. When it came to welcoming their guests, the Grillhouse chose Turnstar to provide a beautiful Atlas revolving door. Situated in an open area in the prestigious Alice Lane development in Sandton, the front […]
In-house powder coating
Turnstar Systems has its own in-house powder coating plant at its 7 700 square meter factory in Johannesburg. Having such a critical process in the manufacture of turnstiles under the company’s control provides the customer with true peace of mind that the surface coating will last and no premature corrosion or peeling will occur. Turnstar’s […]
Velocity Automatic
Description Automatic industrial vehicle barrier with SwiftDrive® Key Points
Velocity traffic barriers protecting key Eskom parking
Turnstar recently supplied a number of Velocity Traffic Barriers for the basement executive parking areas at Eskom Megawatt Park, South Africa’s behemoth electricity producer. The 5 barriers are all fitted with Turnstar’s height maximizing folding arm jackknife and are set to high speed which is below 1.2 seconds. Manufactured from 304 grade brushed stainless steel […]
Pool safety for Virgin Active
Turnstar manufactures a number of custom design gates for various applications. One type of gate is the ‘swimming pool’ gate for Virgin Active gyms. Most Virgin Active gyms have a swimming pool and child safety is of paramount importance. The gates are installed at the pool entrances and are fitted with a self return door […]