How Many Types of Boom Barriers Are There?

With new and advanced means of theft prevalent these days, we also need modern means of security.

You must have seen barrier-like security in parking spaces and other industrial areas. These are called boom barriers. Made of steel, boom barriers are used widely these days. You can use them on a continuous basis. 

It is quite easy to install boom barriers and this makes them more relevant in security applications. They are especially used at exit points of buildings. These buildings can be shopping malls, offices, factories, parking lots or toll plaza. Sometimes, boom barriers are also used to control traffic.

Several versions of boom barriers are available in the market. Some of these variants include hydraulic, mechanical or automated. 

Boom barriers can be classified into two major categories - manual and automatic.

The manual ones are called barriers and have to be operated by hand. The automatic ones are called boom barriers and are our point of interest presently. Automatic boom barriers are categorised based on their function.

Out of all these boom barriers, the electromechanical ones are in use widely. They are preferred over the others because of their reliability. These barriers can also be used for intensive work as they do not produce any heat. They can be used both in residential and commercial areas.

Now there are several different ways of opening a boom barrier. You must have observed that the security guard present at the barrier clicks a button and the barrier opens up. This is just one of the several other ways of opening a boom barrier. You can open them by push buttons, or even by remote controls. These days, RFID tags and loop detectors are also used to open the boom barriers.

Features of boom barriers:

1. There are a wide range of models available in the market suited to different applications. You can choose the one as per your needs. There are different models for parking spaces, malls and industrial entrances.

2. Boom barriers are also available in different lengths and it is totally up to the applications to choose a particular length. 

3. These boom barriers are very compact in size and can be operated without noise.

4. Many boom barriers are made of robust and strong steel that is durable and scratch resistant. They have scratch proof coating that prevents them from damage due to harsh weather conditions.

5. Boom barriers do not require much maintenance. You can trust their operation and be ensured about your safety.

Automatic boom barriers are the best when it comes to the safety and security of spaces. Apart from ensuring security of spaces like buildings and parking spaces, these barriers are also used to control traffic, both motor and pedestrian. 

The manufacturers of automatic boom barriers are earning great profits these days. This is because of the increased demand of barriers everywhere. More often you will find that boom barriers are used by government organisations or industrial establishments. 

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