Does your manual revolving door have a speed controller?
Revolving doors are a great tool for creating a draft block between the internal environments and external environments of a building. However, few realise that a revolving door spinning at high speed can be extremely dangerous. Even a manual revolving door, if spun by hand, can reach very high speeds and can cause serious injury, […]
Multipronged vehicle security for AUDI Rivonia!
The Turnstar Talon Tyre Spike vehicle barrier (boomgate) was recently chosen to secure the newly constructed AUDI Rivonia dealership. Luxury high value cars are always targets of criminal syndicates and a practical yet secure solution was required by the customer. The spike barrier boomgate was offers both a physical security barrier as well as a […]
Secure access control for the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant
Turnstar recently shipped two TITAN 4 full height double turnstiles for the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANNUP-I). Turnstar’s quality products are well known to the Pakistan market and we are delighted to receive a vote of confidence from the management at the Nuclear power plant. KANUPP is Pakistan’s first commercially operated nuclear power plant and […]
Turnstile to control access at LITE Campus
The LITE Campus, Lambson Institute of Training & Education recently chose the TRIUMPH 4 turnstile to control access to its newly renovated Randburg premises. LITE is currently undergoing rapid expansion and is building capacity to cater for up to 1 500 students, up from the current 800 students already on its books. The TRIUMPH 4 […]
Turnstar to exhibit at IFSEC West Africa 2013
Turnstar will be promoting its world class turnstiles, speedgates, revolving doors and vehicle barriers at the 2013 IFSEC West Africa. The exhibition is being held at the Eko Expo Centre in Lagos, Nigeria from 5 – 6 March.
Only the safest toughened glass
We recently held a customer demonstration in which we showed the strength of the glass used in all Turnstar TRITON turnstiles and ATLAS revolving doors. Turnstar uses toughened glass of various thicknesses, 6mm up to 12mm, in a number of products. Shown in the photograph below, you can see a Hummer (Like no other!) parked […]
Man-Trap Cubicle for Betting World
Turnstar recently installed a high security man-trap cubicle at Betting World in the Johannesburg CBD. Betting World is South Africa’s leading sports betting and bookmaking company and offers both a ‘retail’ and ‘internet’ service. Large amounts of cash can be in store on any particular day and the man-trap cubicle offers store security an extra […]
How many turnstiles do you need?
One of the most important questions which must be asked before making the decision to purchase a turnstile is, ‘how many turnstiles do I need’? Too few turnstiles could mean employee time is wasted whilst queuing and also loss of employee good will. Too many turnstiles could mean wasted financial resources which could have been […]
Turnstiles for British American Tobacco – Pakistan
Turnstar has received its second turnstile order in two years from Tobacco giant and multinational British American Tobacco (BAT). Four TITAN 4 stainless steel units were purchase two years ago and BAT decided to purchase another four units for its production facility in Karachi. The TITAN turnstiles are supplied in 304 grade brushed stainless steel […]
Turnstar at Intersec Dubai 2013
Turnstar was one of the 1 000 exhibitors at this years massive Intersec Security Exhibition in Dubai. The exhibition which hosts over 20 000 visitors, is the largest platform for security professionals in the security conscious Middle East. The exhibition was opened by deputy ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mansoor Al Maktoum on 15 January 2013. […]
Quality Policy
QUALITY POLICY TURNSTAR aims to be the leading manufacturer and installer of physical security products in South Africa. TURNSTAR is committed to maintaining and improving a Quality Management System according to the requirements of ISO 9001. We strive to consistently meet customer and legal, regulatory, and other applicable requirements, and aim to ensure customer satisfaction […]
Memberships
MEMBERSHIPS SASSDA Membership Turnstar is a member of SASSDA, the Southern African Development Association, and offers a number of products manufactured from different materials. 3Cr12, 304 grade and 316 grade stainless steel can be incorporated in a number of Turnstar products depending on the environmental conditions at a particular site. In 2012, Turnstar’s unique Speedgate […]
High Security for the high rise!
Turnstar recently completed an installation of two TRITON full height curved glass turnstiles for the newly renovated Greatermans Building in the Johannesburg CBD. With over 200 apartments, a heavy duty yet modern turnstile was required. The TRITON curved glass turnstile was chosen as it provides a high level of security together with great aesthetic appeal. […]
High speed access for Sasol
Sasol is an international integrated energy and chemical company that employs over 34 000 people in 38 countries. They develop and commercialise technologies, building and operating world-scale facilities to produce a range of products, including liquid fuels, chemicals and electricity. Sasol has high standards when it comes to equipment supplied to the firm. That’s why […]
A win win solution for public toilets
Turnstar offers a pay for entry solution which has proven to be very popular with shopping centre and filling station management. Public toilets are often open to vandalism and theft. The owner of the facility would then have to foot the bill for the repairs and running costs. The average patron would have a dirty […]
The grass is always GREENER
A Turnstar revolving door will save you money and help preserve the environment, one step at a time. That’s because conventional hinged and sliding doors can allow up to 8 times as much airflow as a revolving door, which creates a draft block between the inside and outside of a building. Lowered air-conditioning & heating […]
Turnstar SPEEDGATE EXPRESS winner of SASSDA 2012 awards
The Turnstar SPEEDGATE EXPRESS was recently awarded ‘Best stainless steel product of 2012’ by SASSDA at a glamorous prize giving held at the theatre on the track in Kyalami. Established in 1964, the South African Stainless Steel Development Association (SASSDA) is tasked with furthering the development and use of stainless steel in Southern Africa. The […]
Mass access control for world’s largest coal fire power station
With completion scheduled for 2018, Kusile Power Station is expected to become one of the worlds largest coal fired power plants. Kusile is part of a multi-billion Rand expansion by Eskom to increase power supply to the energy hungry South African economy. The power station will be the first of its kind in South Africa […]
Dangerous revolving door failure
I just found this video of a revolving door which failed in a big way. Looks like it was poorly manufactured as the emergency folding wings seem to have moved by themselves without much force and struck the pedestrian. Turnstar uses only high quality toughened safety glass on all our ATLAS revolving doors. Click here […]
Maersk Benin installed industrial turnstile
The West African Republic of Benin shares a border with Nigeria, which is fast becoming a rising star in Africa. A.P. Moller Maersk is a company with over 100 years of history. It is based in over 130 countries and has over over 100 000 employees. It’s Cotonou port operation is key when it comes […]