Centaman Systems have introduced the Fastlane Glassgate glass barrier system. The Fastlane Glassgate pedestrian speedgate combines Fastlane’s intelligence, speed, accuracy and ¼” tailgater detection with tall swing glass barriers for a more imposing, yet sleek visual deterrent.
Unlike other glass barrier systems, Glassgate provides maximum protection while maintaining the streamlined profile, avoiding the need for extremely wide enclosures.
With pedestals that are only 16cm wide as opposed to the 30 to 45cm of alternative systems, Glassgate blends into the fabric of good-looking high rise, government and headquarter lobbies, eliminating the mass transit look and feel that others convey.
At the company’s new product launch, Centaman Systems Head of Entrance Control, Michael Bystram, stated, “What we are accomplishing with Glassgate is really significant. Lots of building owners like the added deterrence of tall glass barriers, but they simply do not want their lobbies to feel like Ft. Knox. Fastlane Glassgate finally provides them a solution that meets and exceeds both desires.”
Regarding safety features, Glassgate is ideal in providing breakaway glass barriers, a significant advantage in minimising liability and emergency egress concerns for owners.
The Glassgate also integrates with fire alarm systems so that in an emergency the barriers automatically open in the exit direction for free egress.
Safety beams monitor the area near the barrier, designed to avoid human contact with the gate. The Glassgate systems consist of a single barrier for standard lanes, and a double barrier for the wider passage required for ADA compliance.
Glassgate is an important addition to the Fastlane brand, which consists of the Fastlane Plus line of optical/barrier turnstiles, the Fastlane optical turnstile line (ideal for slightly lower security situations), and the Fastlane Door Detective for doorway tailgate detection.