Barriers may have rigid beams, with or without skirts, or be articulated for low clearance. Options comprise beam lights, signs, and anti-vandalism protection.
Typically barriers are manufactured from extruded aluminium beams. Barrier widths ranging from 2.5m to 14m
Polyurethane coated steel cabinets are available in standard colours but can be sprayed to any RAL colour. All steel is anti-corrosion treated.
Decorative swing gates, with underground automation.
Commercial swing gates, rear arm automated.
Barrier Systems / Traffic Control - Information Budget Sheet
The information below is set out to show example costs for systems. Actual site conditions and specification will decide the final price and all offers are subject to site survey. We fabricate a wide range of suitable gates for all market sectors.
AAC's business is to select the most suitable drive unit for the site and entry and exit methods to suit the use of the site. This may appear straightforward but how do we let in your visitors and services... and let them out again? Covering the realities of use is where our surveyor's experience counts. All sites are subtly different because the owners and their requirements are all different.
Below are examples of basic systems - any optional extras may be added, our surveyor or office staff are able to gives prices.
AAC are fully equipped to undertake civils, ducting and mains power where required.
Example 1 - Small staff car park. Visitors park elsewhere
• Mains power provided to base-plate position
• 4M beam
• Card system
• Single safety loop- asphalt surface
• Exit loop - asphalt surface
• Barrier hold open switch
Example 2 - Small car park with audio link to reception for visitor entry
• Mains power provided to base-plate position
• 4M beam
• Card system
• Audio entryphone to reception
• Single safety loop- asphalt surface
• Exit loop - asphalt surface
• Barrier hold open switch
• Mains power provided to base-plate position
• 2 x 4M beams
• Card system IN
• Audio entryphone to reception- duct required
• Single safety loop per barrier - asphalt surface
• Exit loop asphalt surface
• Barrier hold open switch
Supplied and installed from: £4450 + VAT + cards
Example 4 - Free entry to all vehicles, controlled exit by card + token
• Mains power provided to base-plate position
• 4M beam
• Free entry induction loop for all vehicles approaching
• Card system OUT
• Token acceptor OUT
• Single safety loop per barrier - asphalt surface
• Barrier hold open switch
Supplied and installed from: £3400 + VAT + cards
Example 5 - Ticket issued on entry. Time validated by site staff for exit
• Mains power provided to base-plate position
• 4M beam
• Ticket issued on entry
• Ticket reader for exit
• Ticket validater in reception
• Single safety loop per barrier - asphalt surface
• Barrier hold open switch
Supplied and installed from: £6500 + VAT + cards
Planning consent required? Gates up to 1M high are normally exempt. Higher than 1M and it's always best to check with your local authority. Formal planning application drawings can be provided for a nominal fee.
What next?
Contact us for a site appointment, AAC will then forward a free written quotation with full details and recommendations.
