Complete Guide to Full High Turnstile
A full high turnstile is the tallest security gate in the pedestrian range: a 2.3-meter-high structure that a person cannot climb over, jump under, or squeeze around. It is used where perimeter integrity matters more than aesthetics, such as jails, passenger stations, construction sites, gymnasiums, and high-security industrial yards. When the entry point must physically stop unauthorized movement, the full high turnstile is the product to spec.
On the factory line from Shenzhen Hpt Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., full high turnstiles run from $900-1,300 per unit for standard single and double door layouts, up to $1,600 for a double-door security version. The core specification is consistent: 304 stainless steel, a 660mm passage, a 0.2s reaction time, and roughly 30 passes per minute. This guide covers the buyer problem, selection criteria, technical proof, risks, and next step using product data from an ISO9001- and CE-certified Guangdong manufacturer.
Buyer Problem
Waist-height gates enforce one-person-per-pass, but they do not stop someone who is determined. A person can jump a tripod turnstile or duck under a boom. For facilities where the consequence of unauthorized entry is severe, a full high turnstile removes that option physically: the housing reaches about 2.3 meters, and the lane is enclosed, so entry is only possible through the authorized path.
The second problem is control over who is entering and when. High-security sites need every passage attributed to a person. The full high turnstile accepts RFID cards, IC cards, QR codes, fingerprints, and face recognition as peripherals, and it reports every passage over TCP/IP. That audit trail turns a physical barrier into a system the security team can interrogate after any incident.
The third problem is construction and site reality. A full high turnstile is heavy, around 150kg for the single unit and 60kg per module on the double layout, so installation needs a solid floor and clearance above the lane. Buyers who order without checking their ceiling height, doorway, or floor load end up paying for site modifications. The physical footprint of 1500 x 1400 x 2300mm must be measured against the actual gate opening before purchase, and the anchoring method confirmed with the factory so the structure cannot be rocked or pushed out of position.
Selection Criteria
Compare full high turnstile quotes on these points.
Housing and material. Require 304 stainless steel. The factory unit measures 1500 x 1400 x 2300mm, which is the dimension that defines whether the structure fits the site. Confirm the exact height, because a 2.3m unit will not fit under every canopy.
Passage width. The standard lane is 660mm, sized for one adult with a bag. If the site serves wheelchairs or heavy equipment, ask whether the passage can be widened and whether the security trade-off is acceptable.
Drive type. Semi-automatic and full-automatic options are available. Semi-automatic units are lower-cost and lower-maintenance; full-automatic (brushless) units move the barrier themselves for smoother high-traffic passage. Match the drive to the daily pass count.
Reader peripherals. The same unit supports face recognition, fingerprint, IC card, QR code, and RFID. For a passenger station, QR tickets and face recognition cover most users; for a jail, cards plus fingerprint keep a strict audit trail. Specify the reader set at quotation time.
Throughput and reaction. Factory units pass about 30 people per minute with a 0.2s reaction time. If the site expects more, plan multiple lanes; a full high turnstile is not a high-throughput device, and that is part of its security function.
Price and lead time. Standard units run $900-1,300 per piece; the double-door security version runs $900-1,600. MOQs start at 1 unit with lead times of 7 to 20 days from Guangdong. Budget freight separately, since the unit weight affects shipping cost.
Technical Proof
The HPT full high turnstile is specified for environments where the barrier itself is the enforcement. The housing is 304 stainless steel, bi-directional in operation, with a passage width of 660mm and a reaction time of 0.2 seconds. Throughput is about 30 passes per minute, and communication runs over RS-232, RS485, and TCP/IP, which connects the unit to an access platform for audit and counting.
The standard model accepts ESD systems, face recognition, fingerprint, IC card, QR code, and RFID card credentials, with LED instruction guiding users and a face recognition module available as a peripheral. The functions listed include anti-pinch, anti-tailgating, collision avoidance, and counting. For a passenger station or construction site, those four functions are the difference between a controlled lane and a gap in the perimeter. The double-door security version uses the same 304 stainless build and face recognition peripheral option, and it is offered for jails and other high-constraint sites.
On the operations side, the semi-automatic and full-automatic drive options cover different duty cycles, and the unit weight of 150kg for the single model means the structure is stable against pushing. On compliance, Shenzhen Hpt Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. holds ISO9001 and CE certification, plus FCC for US-bound equipment, and is Dun & Bradstreet-registered (number 637941335) and a National High and New Technical Enterprise. Request the certificates and the batch inspection report with your quotation.
Risks and Mistakes
Ordering without measuring the site. A 1500 x 1400 x 2300mm unit needs a 2.3m clearance and a floor that supports the weight. Confirm the opening height, canopy, and floor construction before committing, since these units are not field-trimmable.
Treating it like a high-throughput lane. At 30 passes per minute, a full high turnstile is deliberately slower than a speed gate. Sites with peak crowds need multiple lanes; buying one unit and expecting metro throughput will create queues.
Skipping the reader spec. The unit supports many credential types, but only the readers you order are installed. Confirm the face recognition module, QR reader, and card reader are in the quoted price, not assumed.
Ignoring drive choice. Semi-automatic units are cheaper but require a push-through motion that can feel abrupt with luggage. Full-automatic brushless units pass people more smoothly at higher cycle counts. Choose by the traffic profile, not by the photo.
Missing the double-door configuration. Jails and stations often need a double-door layout, which changes the footprint and price (up to $1,600). Confirm single versus double door against the site requirement before the order, and verify the module count on the quotation.
Next Step
Because a full high turnstile is a structural product, validate it before volume ordering. Request a sample of the drive and reader configuration you plan to deploy, and test it with your own security team for a week, including an attempted tailgate and jump. While the sample ships, download a procurement checklist that captures housing height, passage width, drive type, reader set, throughput, interfaces, single or double door, MOQ, and lead time.
Send the factory your gate dimensions, reader requirements, and daily pass counts through the contact page, and their engineers will confirm the correct full high turnstile configuration. The complete pedestrian and vehicle access range is listed on the products page for reference before you issue a purchase order.
FAQ
What is a full high turnstile used for? It controls pedestrian entry at jails, passenger stations, construction sites, gymnasiums, and industrial perimeters where unauthorized climbing or jumping must be physically prevented.
How tall is a full high turnstile? The factory unit measures 1500 x 1400 x 2300mm, with the 2.3m height being the feature that prevents climbing and jumping.
How many people can pass per minute? About 30 people per minute with a 0.2s reaction time. Sites with higher peak traffic need multiple lanes.
What credentials does it support? Face recognition, fingerprint, IC card, QR code, and RFID card, with communication over RS-232, RS485, and TCP/IP. The face recognition module is an available peripheral.
What is the price range? Standard units run $900-1,300 per piece, and the double-door security version runs $900-1,600. MOQs start at 1 unit with lead times of 7 to 20 days.