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High security interlock bi-fold gate system for airport
Frontier Pitts designed, manufactured and installed a bi-folding gate airlock system at an international UK airport. As part of their Framework Agreement, the contractor's objective was to create a new access road to the fuel farm, and increase security with an automatic gate interlock which would also monitor and control the refuelling of
Frontier Pitts designed, manufactured and installed a bi-folding gate airlock system at an international UK airport.
As part of their Framework Agreement, the contractor's objective was to create a new access road to the fuel farm, and increase security with an automatic gate interlock which would also monitor and control the refuelling of aircraft. The new access road construction required a single width entry and exit lane to accommodate 45ft HGV/fuel bowser vehicles.
Space was particularly restricted and the security solution needed to be 100% duty rated to meet the heavy usage required by an international airport. Bi-folding speed gates were considered to be the best solution as they required the least amount of space.
A traffic light system was mounted on the bi-folding gates post to provide clear visibility for the drivers, and ensure they proceed through the automatic gates when they are fully open.
Safety devices on this installation include traffic lights, vehicle detector loops, safety edges, photocells, flashing beacons and sirens.
