Types of Parking Barriers
Availability of Parking lots within institutions is vital when it comes to time-saving. This is because drivers will not spend a lot of time moving around to find a suitable place where they will park their vehicles. There are the different type of parking barriers that are available. The common ones comprise manual, automatic and anti-terror parking barriers.
All these barriers come with a wide range of designs and configurations. Most of these features depend on the requirements of the installation space. For instance, manual barriers are typically installed on the concrete base. This base must be bolted to the ground to make it firm. When completed this barrier is capable of controlling unauthorised vehicles from accessing a given area. They usually come in various forms. These barriers are also supplied with adjustable lockable end rest. Most of them are also made up of stainless steel bearings as well as base plates. There is also the counterbalance barrier which is raised some few meters above the ground.
Automatic parking barriers, on the other hand, are made up of one or more components. These components typically help in forming an automated traffic vetting solution. These barriers are usually made up of a dominant control arm, a weight typically more than 50 kgs and an active three motor phase. They are also made using flashing lamp antenna, fixing support safety photocell and folding arm articulation. Moreover, they are made using magnetic loop sensor, transmitter, and junction box.
Lastly, anti-terrorism barriers are specifically designed to fight the threat of terrorism. Some of the conventional equipment used in this case comprises rising arm barriers, sliding gates, and road blockers. All these devices come with a variety of security features that are used in controlling access to parking spaces. For instance, this barrier is formed with a gate mounted on a pair of opposing lift arms. These arms are then connected via a pivot shaft to a support structure. Afterwards, a plurality of endless bands around the opposing pivot. They are then positioned so that they can pass through compartments in the barrier gate.
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