Standard 6 m boom barrier
A general-purpose barrier class for car parks and controlled vehicle entrances, with a roughly four-second operating option.
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Boom Barriers
From standard parking arms to fast toll-lane, folding and high-security configurations.
Every day of the year support for selection, commissioning, operation and service
What this system does
A configuration for the real operating conditions.
A boom barrier controls one vehicle lane, but the right arm depends on lane width, overhead clearance, traffic frequency and security level. TekRabbits connects the barrier to loop detectors, safety photocells, access credentials and parking software as required.
TekRabbits reviews the site and recommends a system with the necessary controls, protection and manual procedures. Final capacities, options and interfaces are confirmed in the quotation for your installation.
Available configurations
Choose the form that fits the job.
Long-arm 8 m boom barrier
A heavy-duty option for wider vehicle openings where the arm span reaches around 8 m.
Ask about this configurationLED-indication boom barrier
Integrated red and green indication makes lane status easier to read at a glance.
Ask about this configurationVariable-speed DC boom barrier
A brushless DC drive with adjustable opening speed for traffic patterns that need tuning.
Ask about this configurationHigh-speed toll boom barrier
A fast arm for toll lanes and other high-throughput control points; source models indicate sub-second options.
Ask about this configurationFolding-arm boom barrier
An articulated arm can fit a lane with limited vertical clearance, such as a basement entrance.
Ask about this configurationFencing-arm boom barrier
A barrier arm with a hanging fence profile for stronger visual and physical lane separation.
Ask about this configurationHigh-security anti-crash barrier
A heavy-duty vehicle barrier concept for sensitive entrances. Impact rating must be confirmed for the exact specified system.
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Boom Barriers in operation.
The arm is only one part of a safe lane. We size it around clear width, cycle demand and available headroom, then coordinate detection, access commands and manual operation.
Measure clear width, cabinet location, headroom, queue space and pedestrian crossing points.
Choose straight, folding or illuminated arms with a drive suited to expected cycles and speed.
Test loop detection, photocells, arm travel, command logic and manual release.
Inspect arm fixings, spring balance and sensors on an agreed schedule, with TekRabbits available daily.
Specification guide
What we check before recommending a system.
The questions below shape capacity, installation effort, controls and safety. A short site survey or clear photographs and dimensions can resolve many of them before the quotation.
- Measure clear lane width and overhead height.
- Estimate cycles per day and acceptable opening time.
- Define vehicle sensing, pedestrian separation and power-fail behaviour.
TekRabbits support
Every day of the year. The whole system.
Our support covers product selection, installation coordination, commissioning, user guidance, maintenance planning, spare parts and fault diagnosis. We agree any project-specific response and service terms before deployment.
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Boom Barriers: common questions
Specific answers about configurations, site preparation, safety and support for boom barriers.
Ask about your siteWhat configurations of boom barriers are available?
The TekRabbits range covers Standard 6 m boom barrier, Long-arm 8 m boom barrier, LED-indication boom barrier, Variable-speed DC boom barrier, High-speed toll boom barrier, Folding-arm boom barrier, Fencing-arm boom barrier, High-security anti-crash barrier. We narrow the choice using the site conditions and confirm the exact capacity and options in the proposal.
How do Standard 6 m boom barrier and Long-arm 8 m boom barrier differ?
A general-purpose barrier class for car parks and controlled vehicle entrances, with a roughly four-second operating option. A heavy-duty option for wider vehicle openings where the arm span reaches around 8 m. We compare the actual operating duty, installation geometry and controls before recommending one.
What measurements are needed before choosing boom barriers?
Measure clear lane width and overhead height. Measurements let us check capacity and fit instead of guessing from a product name.
Which operating conditions affect the recommendation?
Estimate cycles per day and acceptable opening time. Tell us about peak use and any unusual environment so the equipment and controls fit daily operation.
What should be planned for safety and abnormal operation?
Define vehicle sensing, pedestrian separation and power-fail behaviour. We agree the protective devices and manual procedure for the installed configuration before commissioning.
Can this system connect to other controls?
Vehicle detection, barrier controllers, access credentials, displays and fee software can be combined when their interfaces and transaction workflow are defined.
Can this be added to an existing site?
Existing lanes can often be upgraded after reviewing foundations, cabling, headroom, drainage, vehicle sensing and operator workflow.
What maintenance should the system receive?
Plan checks for barriers, loop detectors, photocells, readers, displays, transaction devices and reporting accuracy, especially at high-use sites.
Does support every day of the year end after the first year?
No. “Every day of the year” describes when the TekRabbits support route is available, rather than a one-year after-sales term. On-site attendance, parts and response targets are set in the project agreement.
How do I request a recommendation for boom barriers?
Use the Automation Services enquiry page. Share site location, dimensions, expected use, existing equipment and your preferred timeline. The selected product family is carried into the form.
Ready to specify boom barriers?
Tell us the site type, dimensions, expected use and any existing equipment. We’ll help choose a configuration that fits.
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