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Buying guide · Pedestrian entrance

Turnstile buying guide: tripod vs flap vs swing vs full-height

Tripod, flap, swing barrier or full-height turnstile? Compare security level, people per minute, lane width, wheelchair access, outdoor use and face or card reader pairing, with real models and prices.

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Updated November 2026. A turnstile gate decides who walks into your office lobby, factory, school, gym or metro-style entrance, and how fast. The four main types are tripod turnstiles, flap barriers, swing barriers and full-height turnstiles. They differ in security, throughput, lane width, weather tolerance and price. This guide compares them using real models from our range. Prices shown are current catalogue prices including 18% GST; lanes marked quote-only are priced per project.

Turnstile lane types compared Tripod: 25 to 30 people per minute, lane 478 to 580 mm, medium security. Flap barrier: 30 to 35 per minute with cards, lane 570 to 600 mm, medium security. Swing barrier: 30 to 35 per minute, up to 50 when left open, lane 600 to 900 mm, security depends on sensors and alarms. Full-height: 20 to 30 per minute, lane 560 to 650 mm, high security. Illustrative, not to scale LANE TYPEPEOPLE PER MINUTELANE WIDTH (MM) 0173350 400600800940 TripodFlapSwingFull-height Medium securityMedium securityDepends on sensorsHigh security 25 to 3030 to 3530 to 35, 50 open20 to 30 478 to 580570 to 600600 to 900560 to 650 Around 900 mm of clear width suits a wheelchair-accessible lane.
Throughput and lane width by lane type.

The four types at a glance

Type Security level Throughput in our listings Lane width Priced from
Tripod Medium 25 to 30 people per minute 478 to 580 mm ₹55,842
Flap barrier Medium 30 to 35 per minute with cards 570 to 600 mm ₹148,914
Swing barrier Depends on sensors and alarms 30 to 35 per minute, up to 50 when left open 600 to 900 mm, wider on some ₹155,118
Full-height High 20 to 30 per minute 560 to 650 mm ₹351,600

The security levels are as stated on the listings: the ZKTeco TS200 Pro tripod and FBL series flap barriers are rated Medium, and the ZKTeco FHT2200L full-height turnstile is rated High.

Tripod turnstiles: the practical workhorse

Three rotating arms let one person through per valid card or scan. Tripods are compact, rugged and the most affordable lane, which is why they are common at factory gates, canteens and staff entrances.

  • ZKTeco TS1000 Plus tripod turnstile (₹55,842): SUS304 stainless steel cabinet, wired and wireless remote control, QR reader option, under-mount RFID or fingerprint reader, works with C3-200 or InBio 260 Pro controllers.
  • ZKTeco TS2000 Plus (₹62,048): the same reader and controller options in a longer cabinet.
  • ZKTeco Saturn-T1000 (₹69,493): 550 mm lane, up to 25 per minute, glass lid with KR800E card or FR1500S fingerprint reader options.
  • ZKTeco TS200 Pro (₹74,456): 580 mm lane, up to 30 per minute, 2 million cycle rating.
  • ZKTeco mTS1000 (₹83,763): 478 mm lane, up to 25 per minute with RFID and 20 with fingerprint.

The limits: a determined person can climb over or crawl under, and the narrow lane cannot take a wheelchair, trolley or large bag.

Flap barriers: fast and modern for lobbies

Two retracting flaps open when a valid credential is read, and infrared sensor pairs in the cabinet watch for tailgating. Flap barriers look clean in a corporate lobby and are quick, but the low flaps make them a deterrent rather than a physical stop.

  • ZKTeco Saturn-F1000 flap barrier (₹148,914): 30 per minute with RFID or QR code and 15 with face recognition, 5 infrared sensor pairs, IPX4, LED pictograms, top-mount face terminal options.
  • ZKTeco FBL220 (₹149,409) and FBL200 (₹173,731): 570 mm lane, 30 per minute, 0.8 second opening, SUS304 cabinet.
  • ZKTeco FBL320 (₹208,479): 570 mm lane, 35 per minute, 5 infrared sensor pairs.
  • ZKTeco FBL700 (₹250,174): 600 mm lane, 5 million cycle rating.

Swing barriers: wide lanes and accessibility

Glass, acrylic or steel panels swing open like small doors. Their big advantage is width: they can serve wheelchairs, prams, luggage and goods trolleys, so most sites put at least one swing lane beside narrower tripods or flaps.

  • ZKTeco SBT2000S (₹155,118): 800 mm lane, optional up to 920 mm. Sister models add a built-in RFID reader or RFID and fingerprint with a PGIC controller.
  • ZKTeco SBTL3000 swing barrier lane set (₹192,844): main and sub unit, 600 to 900 mm passage, 30 per minute normally closed and 50 normally open, over 8 million cycles.
  • ZKTeco SBTL500 (₹277,970): 650 mm lane, 0.6 second opening, 5 million cycle rating.
  • ZKTeco Mars-S100 (₹364,838): 660 mm lane, 900 mm option.
  • ZKTeco Saturn-S2000 (₹434,331): IP54, 12 infrared pairs as standard, and stainless steel barriers for lanes of 900 to 1200 mm. It opens automatically in emergency mode.

For a wheelchair-accessible lane, plan around 900 mm of clear width; standard 550 to 650 mm lanes are too tight.

Full-height turnstiles: maximum security

A floor-to-ceiling rotor in a steel cage lets exactly one person through and cannot be jumped or crawled under. Use it at unmanned perimeter gates, factory boundaries, labour colonies and anywhere the gate has no guard at night.

  • ZKTeco FHT2200L full-height turnstile (₹351,600): 600 mm lane, rated High security, IPX4, emergency mode.
  • ZKTeco FHT2200DL (₹474,661): 650 mm lane, listed for indoor or outdoor use.
  • ZKTeco FHT3000S-LA (₹497,411) and FHT3000D-LA (₹650,461): 600 mm lane, 30 people per minute, card reader or button opening.
  • Armatura Aegis-1000 and Aegis-2000 (quote only): 600 mm lane, 30 people per minute, SUS304 stainless steel.

Full-height lanes are slow and cannot serve wheelchairs, so pair them with a guarded side gate.

Indoor vs outdoor

Check the working environment on each listing. Most tripods and most FBL flap barriers are listed for indoor or sheltered outdoor use, so plan a canopy at an open-air gate. The Saturn-F1000 and FHT2200L are IPX4, the Saturn-S2000 is IP54, and the quote-only SBTL8000 swing barrier offers IP65 as an option. The ZKTeco Comet swing barrier is for indoor use only.

Pairing with face, card and QR readers

Every lane needs a reader on the entry side and, for two-way lanes or anti-passback, one on the exit side too. There are three common layouts:

  1. Under-mount readers: RFID or QR readers hidden under the lid, as on the TS Plus series and FBL range. Fast and tidy.
  2. Top-mount face terminals: a face recognition terminal on a bracket above the cabinet. The Saturn-F1000 lists ProFaceX, Elite Pass and SpeedFace V5L as top-mount options.
  3. Built-in reader models: such as the SBT2000S family with RFID or RFID and fingerprint already fitted.

Face recognition is hands-free, but it can slow a lane. The Saturn-F1000 and Saturn-S2000 list 15 people per minute with face against 30 to 35 with cards, so add a lane or keep cards at peak gates. Most lanes also need a controller such as the C3 or InBio series. Link the fire alarm to the emergency or fire signal input so lanes open during an evacuation.

Where to go next

Browse every lane in our turnstiles and speed gates category, then choose face recognition terminals, card and QR readers and access controllers. For vehicle entry, read our boom barrier buying guide. For multi-lane projects or quote-only models, request a quote with your lane count, peak headcount and indoor or outdoor location.