Thabong shopping centre
Turnstar was recently contracted to supply and install a number of Turnstar Titan 3 double turnstiles at the Thabong shopping centre. The Turnstar Titan 3 is a high traffic, heavy duty turnstile designed for continuous operation in demanding environments. The turnstiles were hot dip galvanized for corrosion protection and installed with security barriers above and […]
BHP BILLITON
BHP Billiton, a leading global mining company, recently purchased Turnstar turnstiles for its mining site in Gauteng, South Africa. The Turnstar triumph Turnstiles were powder coated silver and installed next to a security gate with a magnetic lock and door closer. The security barriers were custom manufactured to close off both sides of the installation. […]
SA homeloans
Turnstar was contracted by SA Home Loans to install a Triton Turnstile at their KwaZulu-Natal Head office. The Triton is a full height glass turnstile made from 304 grade stainless steel, designed to prevent unauthorized access from the car park into the office area. The double turnstile will be connected to the existing biometric access […]
ISO 9001:2015 certification
Today, Turnstar Systems received its third SGS certificate for ISO 9001:2015. This achievement is a result of the hard work of our entire team in implementing a quality management system that meets the highest international standards. The benefits of certification are many and varied, but perhaps most importantly, it demonstrates our commitment to quality as […]
Ashton College
Ashton College in Kwazulu-Natal recently chose Turnstar when it came to the security upgrade at their main entrance gate. Two Traffic Master manual vehicle barriers were installed, one for entry, the other for exit. The manual vehicle barriers were hot dip galvanized and then powder coated for extra corrosion protection and are fitted with a […]
New machinery just arrived!
New machines have just arrived at Turnstar and will improve overall productivity and add an extra layer of capability. Included in the purchase are two pneumatically operated circular saws, a large hydraulically operated circular saw, a hydraulic tube notcher for radiusing of tubes and a CNC tube puncher for punching of holes into tubing. The […]
Manual booms
Turnstar manufactures a full range of counter balance and spring type manual boomgates. The counter balance type is the most cost effective option and is provided with a round aluminium barrier arm. Lengths of 3m all the way up to 9m are available. The Velocity type manual vehicle barrier is fitted with a spring balancing […]
Custom reader mount stanchions
Turnstar recently made 30 custom designed reader mount stanchions for WITS University. The university required an aesthetic solution which would also accommodate the mounting of a dome camera, intercom and a Morpho Wave biometric reader. The stanchions were manufactured from laser cut stainless steel pipe with mounting plates and a base plate welded to the […]
Portable vehicle access control
Turnstar was recently tasked with providing a mining client with a portable vehicle access control solution. The solution had to be easy to move, self sufficient and be stable enough to work in heavy duty areas. Turnstar designed and manufactured a modified trailer which was fitted with a 12V BLDC TRAFFIC MASTER barrier, a solar […]
In-house electroplating
Turnstar recently commissioned its own in-house electroplating plant. Electroplating involves the cleaning and then zinc coating of steel components for corrosion protection. The zinc coating sacrifices itself when the steel is attacked by corrosive salts and increases product longevity. The electroplating plant amounts to a R600 000 investment and will provide our customers with shorter […]
IStore Rosebank secured by Turnstar
The iStore Rosebank which is a sales outlet for Apple pre-owned products is now protected by Turnstar’s mantrap cubicle. The iStore required a security booth which would provide a strong physical access presence as well as comfortable operation for would-be shoppers. The cubicle was manufactured from powder coated mild steel and laminated glass and was […]
Ford Silverton turnstiles
The Newly developed Ford Silverton production facility in Pretoria, South Africa was recently fitted with over 10 Turnstar Tribune single reader turnstiles. The Tribune is ideal for factory access control where time & attendance and security are top priority. A key feature of the turnstile is the 100% validated access which ensures no false clockings […]
Pay for entry at Checkers
Turnstar recently manufactured and installed a Triton full height octagonal glass turnstile at the new Checkers store in Plettenburg Bay, South Africa. The turnstile was manufactured from a combination of stainless steel and toughened glass. 304 grade stainless steel was deemed suitable due to the proximity of the site from the ocean (less than 1km). […]
Jewellery store security
Turnstar recently manufactured and installed a full height security booth at a prestigious jewellery store in Gateway Mall, uMhlanga. The mantrap cubicle was manufactured from 304 grade brushed stainless steel and fitted with 500kg magnetic locks for security. Internal presence sensors were supplied in order to ensure single person access and to prevent unauthorised entry.
Barrier rails
Turnstar recently manufactured and installed over 50m of chrome plated barrier rails at Takealot’s head office in Johannesburg. The barrier rails are manufactured from mild steel and then are chrome plated for a great mirror like finish. Barrier rails are often used in queuing applications and in security applications where pedestrian access must be limited.
Solar powered access control container
Turnstar recently converted a 20 foot shipping container for the Uitkomst Mine near Newcastle, South Africa. The container was fitted with three TITAN 4 single turnstiles, each with biometric readers and breathalysers (supplied by others). Turnstar also fitted the turnstiles with the hygie-hand automatic sanitiser which dispenses an alcohol based sanitiser after the biometric reader […]
Glen shopping centre chooses Turnstar
Turnstar recently supplied and installed 12 Velocity Raptor traffic barriers and 2 Velocity traffic barriers for the various entrances and exits around the prestigious shopping centre. The spike barriers were supplied as the ultra low 55mm high ramps which are only 380mm wide and the Optic LED barrier arms are ideal for extra visual safety. […]
Road blockers for Tanzanian bank
Turnstar recently manufactured five high security road blockers for a bank head office in Tanzania. The road blockers, each 2m in width and 800mm high, were manufactured from hot dip galvanised steels and are raised by means of a powerful hydraulic ram and pump system. A PLC and inverter offer exceptional motor and functional control […]
Velocity for Zimabali Resort
Turnstar recently manufactured and installed two Velocity automatic traffic barriers for the underground parking area of the Zimabali Resort. Integrated with a pay on foot parking system, supplied by others, the barriers were manufactured from powder coated stainless steel and fitted with the Optic LED barrier arm. The Velocity operates at high speed and is […]
Wave reader brackets
Turnstar manufactures a range of reader mounting brackets for all of the most popular products on the SA market. Turnstar also has a great design for the Morpho Wave reader manufactured from either mild steel or 304 grade brushed stainless steel. The bracket is designed for gooseneck and turnstile mounting and a there is also […]