Folding arm boom barrier
Barrier with a hinged arm for low ceilings and underground parking
Boom barrier with an arm that folds as it rises, for low-ceiling entrances like basements, covered parking and towers. Request your quote on WhatsApp.
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Ideal for
- Underground parking garages
- Towers with basement parking
- Covered parking at shopping plazas
- Office buildings
Description
At the entrance to an underground parking garage or a tower with a low slab, a straight-arm barrier has no room to rise: the arm hits the ceiling. A folding arm barrier solves this, because the arm has a hinge in the middle and folds as it goes up, taking up much less height.
To choose one, we measure the clearance at the entrance, the lane width and the position of any nearby beams, pipes or light fixtures. Those measurements determine the length of each arm section. Since these entrances are often dimly lit and on a ramp, we recommend a photocell or loop detector and, if possible, a warning light that shows drivers when to go.
It works with the same accessories as a standard barrier: remotes for residents, windshield tags, an intercom for visitors and cameras on the ramp. It's a common choice in towers in Santo Domingo and Santiago where the parking is underneath the building.
Features
- Hinged arm that folds as it rises
- Designed for entrances with limited clearance
- Each arm section sized to the entrance measurements
- Works with photocells, loop detectors and warning lights
- Opens with a remote, windshield tag, card or intercom
The service includes
- Height and width measurements
- Arm installation and adjustment
- Access programming
Frequently asked questions
When do I need a folding arm?
When the clearance at the entrance is lower than the length of a straight arm. Give us the entrance measurements and we'll tell you if you need one.
Is it more delicate than a standard barrier?
It has one more moving part, the hinge, which gets inspected and lubricated during maintenance. With that care, it works well.
Photo credits
- 1: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- 2: Globetrotter19, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Reference photos of the product type; the model we install may vary with your project.
