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Full-Height Turnstiles for Perimeter Entry Selection

Use this page when the opening already points toward a full-height lane and the next step is comparing rotor layout, public product facts, and site unknowns before a quote or field review.

Full-height turnstiles are usually considered for permanent perimeter entries, exterior staff approaches, and projects that need one-person passage control while keeping site, egress, fail-mode, canopy, and foundation questions visible until they are reviewed.

Typical fit

Permanent perimeter entries, unattended staff approaches, data-center and utility access points, and industrial openings where a full-height lane is being compared as the primary exterior deterrent.

Plan carefully

Projects with unresolved egress review, side-gate needs, fence or gate tie-in questions, exposed weather, canopy or slab uncertainty, or controller ownership that is still moving between teams.

Usually not the first choice

Premium interior lobbies, temporary construction checkpoints, rental-first scopes, or projects that are really about service logistics or broader secured-entry workflow planning first.

Comparison matrix

Full-height turnstile facts that are public today

Unsupported values stay listed as unknown so site, egress, fail-mode, and install caveats remain visible.

Criterion Boon Edam Tourlock 180+ Needs project review
Rotor and passage configuration Single or bi-directional Confirm one-way versus bi-directional flow, side-gate needs, and queue direction at the actual opening.
Public throughput label 18-22 people/minute Treat a public throughput label as a planning input only; verify staffing, credential workflow, and surge conditions on the live site.
Material and enclosure construction 304 stainless steel + laminated glass Confirm corrosion exposure, finish expectations, and how the lane ties into the surrounding fence, gate, or architectural package.
Controller and credential support OSDP / Wiegand / API Confirm reader count, controller protocol, network ownership, and monitoring handoff before final selection.
Power preparation 120/240 VAC Verify voltage, conduit, UPS expectations, and disconnect responsibilities before treating the lane as install-ready.
Site exposure, canopy, and foundation approach Unknown Review field conditions, canopy coverage, slab or footing details, and fence tie-in from current drawings or a site walk before approval.
Fail mode and emergency egress behavior Unknown Keep fail-safe, fail-secure, emergency release, and egress acceptance with qualified project and authority review.
Shipping, assembly, and set-in-place scope Unknown Confirm delivery access, freight handling, assembly scope, set-in-place labor, and startup responsibilities before procurement.

Selection criteria that usually decide the lane

  • Confirm the opening really needs a permanent perimeter lane before treating full-height hardware as the default answer for every controlled-entry scope.
  • Treat rotor configuration, exposed weather, canopy coverage, and slab or fence tie-in as separate checks. A category fit does not prove the site is ready.
  • Keep fail mode, emergency release, and egress acceptance with qualified project review even when a product row looks close to the target application.
  • Confirm controller ownership, reader placement, power, and network path before procurement so the hardware shortlist matches the operating workflow.

12 products in this category

Boon Edam Tourlock 180+

Boon Edam

Boon Edam Tourlock 180+

High-security full-height security portal with anti-tailgating intelligence.

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CLST Full Height Turnstile

Alvarado

CLST Full Height Turnstile

CLST transitional turnstiles deliver perimeter turnstile performance in a refined form for semi-enclosed facility access points. Designed fo

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CLSTT Tandem Full Height Turnstile

Alvarado

CLSTT Tandem Full Height Turnstile

The CLSTT tandem full height turnstile includes all the same core features as our other tandem models, but adds crystal clear side panels to

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CPST Clear Full Height Turnstile

Alvarado

CPST Clear Full Height Turnstile

The CPST series offers high-security access control with a premium aesthetic for interior spaces. Featuring clear rotating arms and side pan

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CPSTT Tandem Full Height Turnstile

Alvarado

CPSTT Tandem Full Height Turnstile

The CPSTT tandem full height turnstile includes all the same core features as our other tandem models, but adds crystal clear rotating arms

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MST Full Height Turnstile

Alvarado

MST Full Height Turnstile

Alvarado’s MST series sets the standard for secure fence line access. Built for outdoor environments, MST turnstiles are trusted across crit

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MSTT Tandem Full Height Turnstile

Alvarado

MSTT Tandem Full Height Turnstile

No one makes better full height turnstiles than Alvarado. For over 30 years the MSTT tandem full height turnstile (dual rotating sections) a

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Questions buyers usually ask about full-height turnstiles

When does the full-height category page help most?

When the project already points toward a permanent full-height lane and the open questions are rotor layout, site readiness, integration inputs, and what still needs review before quoting.

Does this page confirm fail mode, egress acceptance, or final life-safety behavior?

No. It keeps those questions visible as project-review items so fail mode, emergency release, egress, and authority decisions stay with qualified reviewers and current site documents.

When should a buyer stay on the construction or industrial planning route instead?

Stay on those planning routes when the site still has open questions about temporary versus permanent use, fence tie-in, canopy or slab readiness, user groups, or which team owns the remaining site constraints.