Traffic Barriers
Traffic barriers are one of the most effective ways to control vehicle access, improve site security, and manage traffic flow across commercial, industrial, and public premises. Whether you're protecting a private car park, controlling access to a distribution centre, or securing an airside facility, the right barrier system provides reliable access control while maintaining a safe environment for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Safety is at the heart of every installation. Our automatic traffic barriers are equipped with state-of-the-art safety technology, including the latest and best FMCW Microwave sensors, Induction Loops and intelligent obstacle detection systems. These devices work together to prevent collisions, protect pedestrians and vehicles, and ensure every barrier operates safely and in full compliance with current UK legislation and industry standards.
No two sites are the same, which is why our traffic barriers are available in a wide range of configurations and finishes. From powder-coated and marine-grade stainless steel cabinets to articulating boom arms for height-restricted areas, illuminated booms, skirt systems and integrated traffic lights, every barrier can be tailored to suit its environment. Whether it's an airport, logistics facility, warehouse, commercial premises, residential development or public car park, we can provide a solution designed specifically for your site.
Traffic Barrier installation carried out at British Airways Operations Base, on the apron of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Advanced Control
Our traffic barriers are driven by advanced intelligent control software that continuously monitors the position and movement of the boom arm throughout every operating cycle. During commissioning, the system is calibrated to the exact barrier configuration, allowing it to optimise motor speed, acceleration and deceleration for maximum efficiency and reliability.
The result is exceptionally smooth and controlled operation, with intelligent speed management reducing mechanical wear while improving obstacle detection and overall safety. By constantly analysing feedback from the integrated encoder, the barrier automatically adapts its performance in real time, helping to minimise unnecessary strain on components, reduce the likelihood of faults and extend the overall service life of the system.
Our barriers comply with European standards on impact forces, specifically EN 12453, which defines safety and performance requirements for automatic closing systems that may come into contact with people, ensuring robust user protection. Equipped with a 24V DC gear motor, encoder, and an advanced control board featuring Automatic Speed Control, the system precisely manages applied forces to deliver smooth, safe operation. For applications with higher safety demands, the control board supports safety input tests, allowing the integration of advanced safety devices that comply with EN ISO 13849-1 (Performance Level “d” CAT 2), EN 12978, and EN 12453 (Device E) standards.
Cutting Edge Safety & Detection Devices
Our traffic barriers are equipped with advanced Laser & Microwave detection technology that continuously monitors the movement of vehicles and pedestrians in the vicinity of the barrier. Unlike traditional induction loops, the system creates virtual detection zones that accurately identify approaching, stationary and passing vehicles, as well as pedestrian movement, helping to prevent the barrier from lowering when a person or vehicle is in the protected zone/s. To further enhance safety, integrated red and green LED lights are built into both the barrier crown and the boom arm, providing clear visual signals to indicate when it is safe to pass, or if the barrier is closing. Designed in line with EN 12453 safety requirements, this intelligent system significantly reduces the risk of accidents, improves site awareness and ensures reliable, compliant operation even in high-traffic environments.
Our intelligent barrier solutions are designed to remain securely connected to the cloud, allowing continuous monitoring of the equipment's health, performance and operational status. This enables our engineers to access live system data remotely, giving us instant visibility of faults, operating history, input and output status, safety device activity and system diagnostics without needing to attend site.
By securely connecting your barrier to our remote support platform, many issues can be diagnosed within minutes. Software & operational settings can be adjusted & modified, firmware updated and configuration changes made remotely, allowing a significant number of faults to be resolved without the cost and delay of an engineer travelling to site.
For issues that do require a physical visit, remote diagnostics allow us to identify the fault before we arrive. This means our engineers can attend with the correct replacement parts, specialist equipment and a clear understanding of the problem, dramatically increasing first-time fix rates and reducing disruption to your operation. Whether your barrier is protecting a busy distribution centre, airport, business park or commercial premises, remote connectivity helps keep your site operating efficiently while providing complete visibility and support whenever it's needed.
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Your Safety, as well as your home or place of business is important to you, and its important to us. This is why we only work with leading manufacturers who supply trusted, reliable and safe products and equipment. All products are guaranteed against defect of material or workmanship by ACS Industrial Doors, subject to correct maintenance procedure and operation for a period of 12 months from date of installation. We offer extended warranties on new doors/products with an agreed maintenance contract with us. Contact us for more details.