How a swing barrier gate works
A swing barrier has two slim cabinets, one on each side of the lane, with a glass or acrylic wing mounted on a motorised post. When a valid card, face, fingerprint or QR code is read, the controller drives the wings open, infrared sensors in the cabinets follow the person through the lane, and the wings close again behind them. If a second person tries to follow without showing a credential, the sensors raise a tailgating alarm. On a fire alarm signal or a power failure the wings are set to open so the lobby can be cleared quickly.
A speed gate is the premium version of the same idea: taller glass wings, faster motors and a smoother, quieter movement, made for busy corporate lobbies where people should pass without breaking stride. Both are sold under names such as swing barrier turnstile, swing gate barrier, glass speed gate and speed gate turnstile.
Swing barrier types we supply
| Single lane | Two cabinets and one lane. Suits a smaller reception or a secondary entry. |
|---|---|
| Multi lane | Shared middle cabinets let you add lanes side by side, so three cabinets give two lanes, four give three, and so on. |
| Wide lane | A wider wing pair for wheelchairs, prams, luggage, trolleys and deliveries. Usually one wide lane is planned next to the standard lanes, on the same access system. |
| Speed gate | Taller glass wings and faster opening for high-footfall offices and headquarters. |
| Compact swing turnstile | Shorter cabinets for lobbies where floor depth is limited. |
Swing barrier vs flap barrier vs tripod turnstile
| Swing barrier / speed gate | Flap barrier | Tripod turnstile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look | Premium, glass, open feel | Clean and compact | Functional, industrial |
| Lane width | Standard and wide lanes | Standard lanes; some models offer a wide lane | Narrow, one person |
| Wheelchairs and trolleys | Yes, with a wide lane | Only with a wide-lane model or side gate | Needs a separate gate |
| Best place | Corporate and hotel lobbies, banks | Offices, metro, campuses | Factory gates, gyms, canteens |
| Outdoor use | Indoor or under cover | Indoor or under cover | Indoor or covered outdoor |
| Relative cost per lane | Highest | Medium | Lowest |
If you are still deciding, try the gate chooser on this page or read our flap vs swing vs tripod guide. For an open factory gate where people may climb over, a full height turnstile is the safer choice.
Swing barrier gate models, sizes and price (November 2026)
These are the ZKTeco swing barrier gates on our swing barrier price list. In a multi-lane series the first lane is the single-lane model, and every further lane adds one middle (dual) cabinet that shares a side with the lane next to it, so a row of lanes costs less per lane. Prices are before GST, readers and installation; sizes and rated life are from ZKTeco’s data sheets.
| Series | Lane width | Cabinet size (L × W × H) | Rated life | 1 lane | 2 lanes | 3 lanes |
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| Saturn-S1000 + S1200 | 650 mm (900 mm option) | 1200 × 150 × 1020 mm | 3 million | ₹1,05,600 | ₹1,87,400 | ₹2,69,200 |
| Saturn-S1000 Plus + S1200 Plus | 600 mm (up to 900 mm) | 1200 × 150 × 1020 mm | 3 million | ₹1,18,800 | ₹2,13,800 | ₹3,08,800 |
| SBTL3000 + SBTL3200 (SUS304) | 600–900 mm | 1200 × 150 × 987 mm | more than 8 million | ₹1,46,500 | ₹2,67,500 | ₹3,88,500 |
| Mars-S100 + Mars-S120 (compact) | 660 mm (900 mm option) | 600 × 120 × 1020 mm | 5 million | ₹2,77,200 | ₹5,14,800 | ₹7,52,400 |
| Saturn-S2000 + S2200 (SUS304, IP54) | 600–900 mm; up to 1200 mm with steel barrier | 1500 × 180 × 1020 mm | 5 million | ₹3,30,000 | ₹5,80,800 | ₹8,31,600 |
| Comet-S1000 + Comet-S1200 (glass speed gate) | 660 mm (900 mm option) | 1500 × 115 × 1000 mm | 6 million | ₹3,96,000 | ₹7,12,800 | ₹10,29,600 |
Single-lane models (one lane each, no middle cabinet): SBT2000S single-pillar wide lane, 800 mm, tempered glass, ₹1,17,900; SBT3000S slim cylindrical SUS304 post, 600 mm, ₹1,32,000; SBTL700 SUS304, 650 mm, ₹1,98,000; SBTL500 SUS304, 650 mm, 5 million cycles, ₹2,11,200.
Readers are extra for every lane: an RFID card reader pair costs about ₹5,900 to ₹7,000 and a face recognition reader pair about ₹22,000 to ₹30,800. Floor cutting, cabling, the controller set-up and installation are quoted after a free site survey. For complete lane costs in your city see swing barrier price in Gurugram, Delhi and Noida.
Which series for which entrance
| Office, clinic or gym reception | Saturn-S1000 / S1000 Plus: the lowest cost per lane, slim 150 mm cabinets, 900 mm wide-lane option for wheelchairs. |
|---|---|
| Short lobby with little depth | Mars-S100 series: the cabinet is only about 600 mm long, half the length of most swing barriers. |
| Factory, campus or society gate under a shed | Saturn-S2000 or SBTL3000: SUS304 stainless steel; the S2000 is IP54 and can take a 1200 mm lane for two-wheelers. |
| Corporate headquarters or hotel lobby | Comet-S1000 glass speed gate: cast aluminium, 6 million cycles and a premium look. |
| One accessible lane next to flap lanes | SBT2000S single-pillar 800 mm swing gate, or the wide-lane option of the series used in the rest of the lobby. |
What changes the price of a swing barrier gate
The tables above show our list prices, but the final quotation still depends on how the gate is built and how many lanes you need. These are the points that change it:
- Number of lanes and how many are wide lanes, since lanes share middle cabinets.
- Wing material and height: acrylic or tempered glass, and standard or tall speed-gate wings.
- Cabinet finish: SS304 brushed steel, other grades or a custom colour or top to match the lobby.
- Motor and drive: brushed or brushless DC motors, opening speed and how many infrared sensor pairs are used.
- Readers: card, face, fingerprint or QR, and whether the face terminal is mounted on the cabinet or on a stand.
- Integration: visitor management, attendance, lift access and fire alarm release.
- Site work: floor cutting, conduit for power and network, and any civil finishing in a ready lobby.
- Warranty and AMC terms, and how quickly a local engineer can attend.
When you compare quotations, check that the lane count, wide lane, wing height, motor type, readers and service terms are the same in each.
How to choose a swing barrier for a Delhi NCR lobby
- Count the morning peak. Office towers in Gurugram, Noida and Delhi see most entries in a short window; we size the number of lanes to that peak, not to the daily total.
- Plan one wide lane. Visitors with luggage, wheelchair users, couriers and housekeeping trolleys need it, and it avoids keeping a side door open.
- Decide the credential first. Card, face or QR for visitors changes where readers sit and which software is needed. Visitor QR passes work well with a visitor management system.
- Check the floor early. Power and network cables run under the cabinets, so a finished marble or tiled lobby needs careful cutting. It is easiest before the final flooring.
- Link the fire alarm. The wings should open automatically on a fire signal; ask for this in writing.
- Keep it under cover. Swing barriers are made for lobbies. At a semi-open entrance, plan a canopy or choose a different gate.
What our supply, installation and AMC includes
- Free site survey: lobby layout, number of lanes, wide lane, floor type and power and network points.
- Recommendation of model, finish and readers, with an itemised quotation.
- Delivery, floor fixing, cabling, reader and software setup, and fire alarm connection.
- Testing of anti-tailgating, emergency opening and access rules, and training for the security and admin team.
- AMC with periodic checks of motors, sensors, wings and readers, and breakdown visits.
Site visits across Gurugram, Delhi, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida and Manesar are handled from our Gurugram office at Sector 14. Call 97119 00801 or message us on WhatsApp with a photo of your lobby and the number of people entering in the busiest hour.
Swing barrier gate price
On our swing barrier price list in November 2026, a complete first swing barrier lane starts at ₹1,05,600 (Saturn-S1000) and each extra lane in the same row from ₹81,800 (Saturn-S1200 middle cabinet), while premium glass speed gates start at ₹2,77,200 for the first lane (Mars-S100), before GST, readers and installation. The price list shows current models, and swing barrier price in Gurugram shows complete setups with readers and installation. To compare swing barriers with flap barriers, tripods and full height turnstiles in one place, see turnstile gate types and price.
