Increasingly, users are looking for swing barriers that are aesthetic, efficient and secure. In this regard, Armatura has launched the Avalon Series, a new generation of aesthetic swing barriers that meet users’ unique entrance control needs.
Swing barriers are an important entrance control solution, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access an end user entity. Increasingly, users are looking for swing barriers that are aesthetic, efficient and secure. In this regard, Armatura has launched the Avalon Series, a new generation of aesthetic swing barriers that meet users’ unique entrance control needs.
Designed with architectural minimalism in mind
From a design perspective, swing barriers, which are highly visible at entry points, should blend perfectly with the environment and complement – even elevate – the end user’s architectural space. That said, the Avalon Series is designed with architectural minimalism and technological elegance in mind; its tempered glass chassis, seamless body and ambient LED lighting not only serve functional purposes but also contribute to the visual harmony of the building.
Further, the Avalon swing barriers are built upon Armatura’s proprietary CGL (cold glued lamination) assembly technology, which offers various advantages over conventional methods with which swing barriers are made.
“Conventional swing barriers typically rely on welded sheet metal constructions, which often lead to visible seams, misalignments, and bulky finishes, reducing visual appeal and complicating repairs,” said Raymond So, GM of Armatura Access. “The CGL method, on the other hand, offers several key advantages, including reduced screw usage, leading to cleaner aesthetics and faster production; uniform bonding, which improves structural integrity; and superior visual appeal, with smooth transitions between components. More importantly, CGL also enhances repairability — components can be replaced or serviced without dismantling the entire unit, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.”
Comprehensive security and safety architecture
What also distinguishes Avalon from others is its superior performance, comprehensive security and safety architecture and credentialing flexibility. Equipped with German-made DC brushless motors allowing noiseless and smooth operation, the Avalon barriers have opening and closing speeds ranging from 0.3 to 0.6 seconds and an accuracy of ≤1.5 degrees per movement, allowing for both rapid entry and controlled access.
Security-wise, each unit comes with 12 pairs of military-grade infrared sensors arranged in a matrix-style 3D detection field, rendering tailgating, intrusion, and reverse-entry impossible. Avalon also offers anti-clamping protection, a safety mechanism where the barrier deactivates upon detecting obstructions. Three types of detection are supported: electric current detection, infrared detection and mechanical detection.
Last but not least, the Avalon Series champions flexible credentialing, where a wide range of authentication methods – including RFID, QR Code, fingerprint, palm recognition, facial recognition, and mobile credentials – are supported, meeting the user’s unique, specific authentication requirements. Single- and multi-factor authentication are also supported.
Strong integration capabilities
Avalon integrates seamlessly with the Armatura One software and supports Destination Control System (DCS) elevator linkage: When the identification module reads a passer's identity, the system communicates with the elevator, which will then take the person to the corresponding floor in a fully touchless, automated process. Avalon is also backed by CE and FCC certifications, operates in a wide temperature range and is built with inclusivity in mind.
“Avalon has ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)-compliant options. It includes adjustable lane widths and reader heights to meet ADA standards (as wide as 920mm), making it easier for integrators to meet local compliance codes,” So said, adding each Avalon model is designed for rapid deployment and simple maintenance.
“The Avalon Series was designed to simplify the entire lifecycle for systems integrators, from deployment to ongoing customization and maintenance. Avalon is engineered to streamline deployment, reduce integration effort, and future-proof installations, giving integrators the flexibility and tools they need to deliver outstanding results,” he said.
Verticals that can benefit
Avalon is engineered for high-throughput environments where effective entrance control solutions are needed. These include the following:
Corporate offices
Balancing security and speed during peak hours remains a challenge for corporate offices. Nothings can be more annoying than arriving at work minutes before punch-in time, only to be delayed by a long line of people passing through a slow swing barrier system. Meanwhile, managing access for people with different roles, such as employees, visitors, and vendors, can also be challenging. In this regard, Avalon presents a good solution, supporting multi-factor authentication, 30 PPM throughput, and infrared anti-tailgating detection.
Government buildings
Needless to say, government buildings are places where vital functions are performed and important data kept. As such, government buildings must be highly secured to protect employees, the public and assets. To this end, Avalon offers biometric integrations supporting face, fingerprint and palm and provides DCS elevator linkage and CE/FCC-certified compliance to make sure people and assets are well protected.
Transportation hubs
Transportation hubs are faced with a variety of entrance control challenges. These include managing large passenger volumes in limited space, ensuring emergency egress, and maintaining public safety. Again, Avalon can play a key role in this regard. The swing barriers feature fast operation at 0.3–0.6 sec, 60 PPM in emergency mode, anti-panic and push-open mechanisms, and ADA-compliant wide lanes for the disabled.
Hotels
For hotels, having an entrance control solution that differentiates between guests and staff is paramount. In this regard, Avalon supports touchless mobile credentials and VIP/staff access zoning. Further, with its excellent design and customizable finishes, Avalon can blend well into the hotel environment and add to the overall guest experience.
Smart campuses
Campuses need entrance control solutions that support mobile apps and student IDs, while ensuring accessibility for those who need it. The Avalon Series supports QR code/mobile credentials and integrates with the Armatura One platform for unified system control. ADA-compliant lanes can also be allowed to meet user needs.
A future-ready access solution
The word Avalon is often associated with the Utopia or a perfect world. In a way the Avalon Series lives up to its name, providing an entrance control solution that makes people feel safe, secure, and peaceful when they go to work or visit a place. Indeed, the Avalon series is not just a gate – built with advanced engineering, safety intelligence and architectural finesse, it’s a future-ready access solution that meets the expectations of today’s most ambitious projects.
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Armatura New Product: Avalon Series