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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Alvarado
Alvarado Full-Height, Optical, and Tripod Turnstiles — American-Made and Ready to Quote for Your Next Project
Alvarado has manufactured access-control turnstiles and optical speed gate systems in the United States since 1956. TurnstileOPS covers the full Alvarado lineup — from MST full-height perimeter gates to SU series optical lanes — with verified specs, competitive pricing, and nationwide installation coordination through a single request.
- Manufactured in the USA since 1956 — Alvarado full-height, optical, and ADA-compliant systems deployed across government agencies, transit authorities, and enterprise campuses
- MST full-height perimeter, SU optical speed gate, and ADA-accessible lane models are all available for specification and competitive quote in the TurnstileOPS catalog
- One quote request covers product selection, pricing, and installation partner routing — no manufacturer rep scheduling required
Alvarado — Featured Products
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
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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About Alvarado
Alvarado Manufacturing Company designs and builds pedestrian entrance control systems engineered in the United States: full-height and waist-high turnstiles, optical speed lanes, tripod turnstiles, and gate-admission hardware. The line is built for controlled, auditable entry at scale — pairing physical lanes with admission and access-management software. As part of the dormakaba Group, Alvarado combines US manufacturing with a global access-control portfolio.
Heritage
Founded in Southern California and headquartered in Chino, Alvarado grew from a domestic turnstile manufacturer into a recognized name in stadium, corporate, and transit entrance control. It joined the Swiss-based dormakaba Group, broadening its reach while keeping US-based manufacturing and product engineering.
Manufacturing
Products are manufactured in the United States, with full-height perimeter turnstiles, optical/glass-barrier lanes, and ADA-accessible models produced for high-traffic security environments. dormakaba Group backing adds global certification and support.
Founded
1956
Headquarters
Chino, California, USA
Parent Group
dormakaba Group
Specialties
- Full-height turnstiles (MST, CLST series)
- Optical / glass-barrier speed lanes (SU, Argus series)
- Waist-high turnstiles (EDC, EDM series)
Milestones
- 1956 Alvarado founded as a US turnstile manufacturer in Southern California
- 2018 Joins the dormakaba Group
Browse Alvarado by System Type
Full Height Turnstiles
Maximum perimeter-grade entry control
11 products
Optical Turnstiles
Frictionless lobby security
22 products
Waist Height Turnstiles
Reliable everyday access control
3 products
Crowd Control
Imported vendor product family
17 products
Gate Admission
Admission control and ticketing-adjacent products
13 products
Patron Counting
Occupancy counting and attendance hardware
2 products
Pedestrian Gates
Companion access gates and controlled pedestrian paths
4 products
Post And Rail Systems
Imported vendor product family
1 products
Secured Entry Control
Controlled admission hardware and entry portals
5 products
Sports And Entertainment
Imported vendor product family
1 products