Born out of a need in an underserved market, Aeroturn has been carefully designing, manufacturing, testing, delivering and installing the most well-engineered standard and custom turnstiles in the industry. The company focuses on helping to thwart security breaches in the government, as well as keeping education, industrial, commercial and private sector facilities secure.
Since 2001, the company, headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, has found success with the help of its extremely knowledgeable and talented engineering staff, who have decades of engineering and design experience in at least 30 different industries far more complex than turnstiles.
Aeroturn products are the most significant advancement in turnstile design since the 1950s.
ManTrap Turnstile
Sequential Locking Ballistic Portal Security Access Chamber
The Aeroturn ManTrap uses the time-proven mechanics of the Aeroturn Portal to achieve a 250% higher throughput than “Revolvers". Ballistic glass and integrated metal detector options are available when you need vault-level security and protection.
ManTrap turnstiles are used in government facilities, banks, corporate headquarters, law enforcement, universities and utilities.
Features & Benefits:
Superior No-Wear Geometric Locking (enter/exit) provides locking strength that exceeds the structural limit of replaceable tempered safety glass or ballistic glass panels
Secure single pedestrian access gate with anti-tailgating optical detection
Designed for virtually any situation, bidirectional at 20 passages/minute or unidirectional by program, 78″ (1,981 mm) glass height
Low energy consumption, 96 W (operating), 40 W (idle)
Lockdown integration with metal detectors or optional remote Aeroturn Desk Control
Durable and attractive 20-year design includes extreme duty components and finishes
Wheelchair accessible with 72″ long chamber with lane safety; other configurations available
Portal Turnstile
Locking Compound-Motion Security Access Gate
Our workhorse access gate, the Aeroturn Portal, features passageways up to 42" wide, glass up to 78" high and narrow cabinets (<12") for high floorspace utilization, making them ideal for elevator banks. With up to 60 passages/minute bidirectional throughput, the Portal is the fastest access gate in its class. Ballistic glass and other options are available.
Portal turnstiles are used in government facilities, banks, corporate headquarters, law enforcement, universities and utilities.
Features & Benefits:
Superior No-Wear Geometric Locking (enter/exit) provides locking strength that exceeds structural limit of replaceable tempered glass panel
Secure single pedestrian access gate with anti-tailgating optical detection
Designed for virtually any situation, including both bidirectional and unidirectional programmable applications
Low energy consumption, 24 W (operating), 10 W (idle)
Quiet operation, can be installed in hallways without disturbing occupants
Durable and attractive 20-year design includes extreme duty components and finishes
Wheelchair accessible with lane safety, panel tips never move toward wheelchair footrest due to compound-motion
X-Wing Turnstile
Bidirectional Locking Security Access Gate
Lower your cost of ownership with Aeroturn XWing, our 5-year, Zero Maintenance access gate factory tested to 10 million+ cycles, offering high-performance protection in a compact package.
XWing turnstiles are used in government facilities, banks, corporate headquarters, law enforcement, universities and utilities.
Features & Benefits:
Superior No-Wear Geometric Locking (enter/exit) provides locking strength that exceeds structural limit of tempered glass panel
Secure single pedestrian access gate with anti-tailgating optical detection
Designed for virtually any situation, unidirectional at 50 passages/minute or bidirectional by program, glass heights up to 60" (1,524 mm)
Low energy consumption, 24 W (operating), 10 W (idle)
Small footprint, quiet operation, can be installed in hallways without disturbing occupants
Durable and attractive 20-year design includes extreme environment detectors
Wheelchair accessible with lane safety
Linear Turnstile
Locking Twin Or Single Drop Arm Turnstiles
Our library-quiet take on the classic drop arm configuration, Aeroturn Linear turnstiles are available in twin or single arm options. They are the ADA-compliant companions to our Aeroturn Rotary turnstiles and include pass-under detection and alerts.
Linear turnstiles are used in government facilities, banks, corporate headquarters, law enforcement, universities and utilities.
Features & Benefits:
Superior No-Wear Geometric Locking (enter/exit) provides locking strength that exceeds structural limit of replaceable aluminum or stainless steel arm
Secure single pedestrian access gate with anti-tailgating and pass-under optical detection
Designed for virtually any situation, bidirectional at 60 passages/minute or unidirectional by program, passage widths up to 70" with twin arms
Low energy consumption, 24 W (operating), 10 W (idle)
Small footprint, quiet operation, can be installed in hallways without disturbing occupants
Durable and attractive 20-year design includes extreme environment detectors
Wheelchair accessible with lane safety
Rotary Turnstile
Locking Tripod Traditional Turnstile
The Aeroturn Rotary turnstile has provided the ultimate in anti-tailgating protection for decades. Our take on the classic tripod with smooth rotating arms without the clicking, arm wobble or lower arms in the passageway found elsewhere.
Features & Benefits:
Superior No-Wear Geometric Locking (enter/exit) provides locking strength that exceeds structural limit of replaceable aluminum or stainless steel arm
Secure single pedestrian access gate with anti-tailgating and optional pass-under optical detection
Designed for virtually any situation, bidirectional at 60 passages/minute or unidirectional by program, 22" passage width
Low energy consumption, 24 W (operating), 10 W (idle)
Small footprint, quiet operation, can be installed in hallways without disturbing occupants
Durable and attractive 20-year design with modernized mechanics for smooth rotation and arms that rotate under cabinet for unobstructed natural walkthrough
Wheelchair accessible entrance with lane safety when combined with ADA-compliant Aeroturn Linear or XWing
Accessories
Manual Control System
Aeroturn's Desk Control system provides intuitive and immediate local lane control. The system's rugged design has all the preferred daily functions, right at your fingertips.
Features & Benefits:
Self-contained system does not require significant training, desktop space, monitors or computers
Hold Open Button keeps lane open while pressed, and used to validate proper machine response to a fire loop break
Single Entry Button provides one entry into the secure space without an access card
All Open Keyswitch opens all lanes for as long as required for tours, floor cleaning and emergencies
Audible alarm with adjustable volume beeps in lanes where tailgating occurs
LED notification emains lit for two seconds after alarm for lane confirmation, or remains on as a reminder that all lanes are open
Off Keyswitch increases security by disabling Desk Control when staff is not present
Low energy consumption of 0.4W/lane, powered by the turnstile, avoids the need for an additional power supply
Compatible with all Aeroturn products
Fixed Glass Barrier Panels And Platforms
Aeroturn fixed glass barrier panels and platforms eliminate the need for permanent floor modifications and make it easy to reconfigure entrances. Floor-mounted glass walls and lift-off glass walls are site-matched to create a full security perimeter.
Features & Benefits:
Fixed glass barrier panels are site-matched for a perfect fit, complementing moving barrier panels to complete the security perimeter
Floor-mounted glass walls installed with turnstiles eliminate coordination among trades, significantly reducing cost and preserving timelines
Lift-off glass walls can be removed and reinstalled in under 10 minutes, allowing full access adjacent to the turnstiles when moving large equipment
Easy to assemble platforms over unmodified floors provide a solid foundation for traffic, are linkable without limit for all combinations of passageway widths, and are side-ported with site-matched cable covers for service via walls
Low-profile design at under 1" above floor with ADA slopes and knife-edge, no-trip landing edges
AeroArmor-coated non-slip floor tread can be color-matched to site
Shallow Trench Raceway System
Aeroturn's AeroDuct is a site-matched, integrated raceway and turnstile mounting system. Available for all Aeroturn products, it is installed in a shallow trench to avoid complicated conduit work and deep floor cuts.
Features & Benefits:
Self-contained, one-piece final assembly that replaces dozens of individual conduit runs to simplify installation
Low profile design that requires less than a 3" deep trench, avoiding rebar and structural issues, ideal for slab-on-grade renovations
High voltage raceway isolated the entire length and separated at the floor port
Low voltage raceways isolated from other raceways, with up to three isolated chambers, including fire, access control/desk control and high security
Future-proof design easily accepts any point-to-point, home runs, or pass-throughs initially or in the future
Wall feeds for providing services that are readily available and easy to execute
Heavy gauge tubular and formed steel weldment with billet turnstile mounting bungs and AeroDuct mounting lugs
Flush floor porting option provides a temporary pathway for wide machinery by removing one turnstile cabinet
Services
Site Modeling And Custom Product Services
Aeroturn approaches each RFQ as an opportunity to collaborate with the customer to create something special. It's all about the result, without limits. Customers stay with Aeroturn because of our efficient design process and dedication to their vision.
Features & Benefits:
3D site modeling provides a preview of the upcoming lobby and is extremely useful for sharing your vision with stakeholders
Security perimeter is optimized and simplified through flexible custom selection of products and accessories, so you can quickly see the end result
Detailed system renderings convey scope and outcome to all parties
Physical integration of access control hardware is included in the cost, including proper assembly offacial recognition, fingerprint recognition, elevator management systems, visitor management systems,phone access, metal detection, keypad readers, or a combination for multi-tenant buildings
Unlimited customization is encouraged to make the lobby your own using our in-house production design and rapid prototyping capability
New products are constantly being developed and introduced for increased physical security flexibility, including ballistic podiums, kiosks, building control consoles, remote revolving door locking retrofits and replacement mechanisms for other manufacturer's cabinets
Factory Direct Installation
Because we believe in completing an entire job and leaving nothing to chance, Aeroturn installs all our manufactured products with factory professionals. We've honed our entire installation process and turned it into an artform. Schedules are set by the customer – a typical full lobby installation starts on a Friday after tenants leave and is fully commissioned on Saturday. We leave your site spotless.
The Aeroturn Step-By-Step Installation Process:
Templating the entire lobby with full-size replicas of cabinets and passageways and locating core holes for general contractors and meeting with electrician
Set up anchoring using Aeroturn drill fixtures and proprietary zero-failure studding system
Installing protected product direct from our shop floor delivered with own installation trucks with AeroLift systems that meet OSHA specifications
Removing floor variations with AeroShims to perfectly align cabinets and glass
Providing low voltage AeroCable circuitry that is terminated into connectors to our standard access, interconnect, and desk control terminal blocks
Installing turnstile accessories including Aeroturn desk controls and fixed barrier glass walls
Perform commissioning with the customer and other tradespeople immediately following installation, and training the security staff
Factory-Direct From The Same Experts That Built And Installed Your System
Aeroturn's products are designed and tested to last a lifetime, making them unique in the industry – but you still deserve more. We have developed an exclusive support program to provide peace of mind, knowing that your turnstile system will perform at the highest level year after year.
Features & Benefits:
Historical database that provides traceability of every product built to order and installed by Aeroturn
Backwards compatibility ensures that any unit Aeroturn has installed can be updated to the latest model on-site
In-lobby upgrades significantly lower costs as compared to replacing an entire unit; the modular design simplifies updating the security program profile, access control hardware or individual exterior panels if they become damaged or there is a change in decor
Preventative maintenance programs ensure your system remains in the same condition it was when
first installedLEED green building principles and practices are incorporated into all Aeroturn products
Relocation services to remove, restore and reinstall units for customers that are moving or
consolidating facilities – repurpose not recycle has always been our mantra