Alvarado Manufacturing

How Turnstiles Work

If you’d like to learn more about turnstiles and their uses, check out these links. To find out if Alvarado Manufacturing’s line of turnstiles and other products is right for you, call (888) 703-9943 today.

• Full-height turnstiles are used in the border city of Nogales, Arizona to regulate the border crossing.
• The New York Subway System has updated its turnstile system over the years to remain current.
• Learn more about chrome metal, a component of many Alvarado Manufacturing products.
• Turnstile jumping is a major problem in New York public transit. It sounds like they need to invest in a few Alvarado Manufacturing turnstiles!
• Arizona State University updated its security system with some modern turnstiles.

Alvarado to attend the 33rd Annual Jack Mehan Memorial Seminar & Exhibits

We are proud to announce that on May 17th, Alvarado will be attending the 33rd Annual Jack Mehan Memorial Seminar & Exhibits at the Aladdin Shrine Center in Columbus, Ohio. Our Regional Sales Manager, Jerry Lasecki, will be on hand to discuss your projects and explain how our solutions can make your jobs easier.

If you have additional questions, contact Alvarado Manufacturing at (888) 703-9943

Regulate Pedestrian Traffic with a Turnstile

No matter what kind of company you run, customers are the heart and soul of your business, and it is your responsibility to help them move into and through your establishment as easily as possible. Installing an Alvarado turnstile can be a helpful way to guide your patrons. If you’re looking for a turnstile to regulate pedestrian traffic at your business’ entrance or exit, read on to learn more about the GST model turnstile from Alvarado Manufacturing.

• The GST is a type of turnstile that features rounded gate arms instead of straight ones. It is easy to use, requiring less than a pound of pressure to operate, so customers of all ages and sizes will find your business accessible. The arms of the turnstile can be set to turn either clockwise or counterclockwise, allowing for easy customer access while discouraging wrong-way pedestrians. This is essential in busy establishments like supermarkets, department stores, and schools, where right-of-way confusion can lead to injury.
   
• Like all Alvarado Manufacturing products, the GST turnstile is manufactured in our warehouse from the finest materials available. Constructed of steel components that are plated with chrome, the GST is both durable and attractive. The unit stands about 44 inches tall and provides 25 inches of passenger space in each gate arm.
   
• For a more comprehensive solution to your queuing and entry/exit control needs, you can use the GST with one of our fully compatible post-and-rail systems, which allows you to more fully guide customers through the entry, exit, or queuing process. We can help you evaluate your space and your customers in order to design a system of turnstiles and other crowd control measures that fit your needs.

To explore the ways a turnstile can assist your business, call (888) 703-9943 to speak to Alvarado Manufacturing. We offer a wide variety of turnstiles, pedestrian gates, and post-and-rail systems that can help you regulate the flow of customers through your store.

Alvarado Exhibiting at PSA-TEC 2012

Alvarado will be exhibiting at PSA-TEC in Westminster, CO at the Westin Westminster on May 14-18. Visit us at booth B-2. Meet our National Sales Manager, Nick Simon, and hear about the latest innovations in our secured entry control product line. He will be on hand to discuss your projects and explain how our solutions can make your jobs easier.

For more information, check out Alvarado Manufacturing online or call us today at (888) 703-9943!  

Tips from Turnstiles to Access Control

Would you like to learn more about the topics we recently discussed? You can further explore the importance of patron flow control by checking out these helpful resources from around the web:

• This article from SecurityWorldMag.com discusses the emerging trends in turnstile security.
• McGraw Hill Construction explores the patron control products offered by Alvarado Manufacturing.  
• To learn about the next generation of pedestrian tracking, take a look at this article from ScienceDaily.com.
• Proper crowd control can actually save lives. Read about how inadequate crowd control measures led to numerous trampling deaths at a music festival in 2010.
• Visit eNotes.com to learn more about optical turnstile design.

From turnstiles to access control software, Alvarado Manufacturing has the solution for all of your crowd control needs. For additional information about our products, call (888) 703-9943.