Technology & Engineering
Access control technology built into every gate
The engineering behind FlowGate Pro pedestrian turnstile gates and vehicle barrier gates — servo and brushless motor control, precision IR sensor arrays, protocol integration, and the quality testing that confirms each unit behaves the same way on delivery as it did on the test bench.
Technology Pillars
Four engineering foundations behind every unit
These four pillars cover the hardware and software that make a gate reliable in daily use, easy to integrate, and practical to support after installation.
Servo & brushless motor control
Precise positioning of gate leaves and booms with smooth, repeatable open and close motion and efficient power draw under continuous cycling.
Precision IR sensor arrays
Infrared sensors detect people and obstacles in the lane so the gate reacts to real traffic rather than timers alone, and stops or reverses safely when blocked.
API & protocol integration
Units speak the protocols integrators already use — RS485, TCP/IP, Wiegand and a REST API — so they slot into existing access control and parking platforms.
LPR & smart parking software
License plate recognition and parking management software handle vehicle entry, exit and reporting for barrier gates and parking yards.
Together these pillars define the product platform. When a project needs something beyond the platform, the customization is documented and tested rather than improvised on the line.
Process Capability
Engineering parameters, not marketing values
Every specification on our product lines starts as an engineering parameter. Servo positioning, cycle rates and IP ratings are test conditions written into the production and QC process, not headline numbers.
Parameters are confirmed against the unit model, the reader setup and the site environment before production. For units configured to a project’s custom specification, the OEM/ODM process documents how those values are frozen before the build starts.
Because the factory is also the design team, engineering decisions made during quoting carry straight into production. When a specification changes, it is updated once and flows to every workstation.
See the factory page for how these parameters become checkpoints on the production line.
| Servo positioning | Gate leaves and booms position within set tolerances with repeatable open/close behaviour |
|---|---|
| Open-close cycles | Rated for high-frequency continuous use; cycle life confirmed per model |
| Lane widths | 550–900 mm pedestrian lanes; 3–8 m vehicle booms |
| Reader integration | Card, QR, fingerprint, face, RFID and LPR inputs |
| Outdoor IP ratings | IP54 and above for outdoor vehicle and pedestrian units |
Testing & Quality
How each unit is proven before it ships
Every unit is tested against the engineering parameters above before it is cleared for packing, so the delivered unit matches the tested unit. Each check is documented per unit, and the record stays with the order file for traceability.
Sensor safety test
IR sensors and obstacle detection are verified so the gate stops or reverses when a person or object is in the lane.
Anti-tailgating detection
Units are configured and tested so a single valid pass does not allow a second person to slip through on the same token.
Function burn-in
Repeated open/close cycles and reader-triggered passes confirm consistent behaviour before packing.
EMC/safety compliance checks
Electrical and safety checks align with CE compliance requirements for EU-bound shipments.
Final inspection
A final inspector checks finish, alignment and documentation against the approved sample and the order specification.
The five checks above apply to every unit regardless of order size. For custom specifications, the same tests are run against the approved sample so the delivered units match what was approved. See the OEM/ODM process for how that sample is managed.
Specify the technology, then verify the factory
Review the engineering parameters, then see how they are tested on the factory page or request the full specification.