Barrier Selection Guide: Arm Length, Speed and Usage Intensity
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Publisher: Alkur Kapı Sistemleri A.Ş.
A barrier looks like a simple arm standing alone at the entrance; yet chosen wrongly, it becomes the reason for the queue at every shift change. The right choice hides in the answers to three questions: how wide is the passage, how fast must the flow be, and how many vehicles will pass per day?
How wide is the passage? Arm length
In the r-tec barrier family, arm length is graded by passage width. The Dinamix 4000 / 5000, with 4.25 m and 5.25 m arms, is the solution for standard single-lane entrances. For wide passages and dual lanes, the Dinamix 6000 / 7000 steps in with 6.25 m and 7.25 m telescopic arms. For narrow entrances where no post can be installed, the DinamixBar WM 3000 mounts on the wall — its 3.25 m arm is optimised for single-lane vehicle passage.
How fast must the flow be? Opening time
At peak hour, every second is written onto the queue. The LED-bar DinamixBar 4000 – 5000 pair runs at 3.5 – 4 s and 3.5 – 5 s opening times; the multi-mode traffic light on its top cover tells the driver, in colour, when to pass. The speed record of the class belongs to the WM 3000: opening in 3 seconds. At site and plaza entrances this difference means visibly smoother flow in the morning rush.
How many vehicles a day? Intensity and integration
The family-wide shared platform — 230 VAC input, 24 VDC motor — is the foundation of endurance under heavy use. On the access-control side, KGS, OGS, RFID and remote-control integrations are supported; a loop detector senses the vehicle’s presence. The WM 3000 holds one more surprise: thanks to the G24 control card’s multi-product mode, the same motor platform can also serve applications such as a sliding gate when needed.
Short decision table
| Scenario | Suitable model |
|---|---|
| Single-lane standard entrance | Dinamix 4000 / 5000 |
| Wide passage, dual lane | Dinamix 6000 / 7000 |
| Prestige site/plaza entrance, night visibility | DinamixBar 4000 – 5000 |
| Narrow entrance, post-free mounting, indoors | DinamixBar WM 3000 |
The table usually settles the decision; the sticking point tends to be access-control integration. That layer needs a project-specific conversation — that’s what our contact page is for, and the product details live on the barrier systems page.
