An Overview of Boom Barrier
You must have noticed the automatic gates in railway stations, offices, and shopping malls. These gates are called turnstile gates. But have you ever wondered what those gates are called that are installed at every chain gate and check post? They are boom barriers. In this blog post, we will talk about boom barriers, their use, and working principles. Scroll down and give this blog a quick read! What is a Boom Barrier? Boom barriers are horizontal poles or bars mainly used to halt the continuous traffic flow for checking. These barriers indicate cars and other vehicles to stop while government officials conduct mandatory checking of cars and vehicles. Manual boom barriers have been replaced with automatic gates to enhance the easy operation of lifting up and down during rush hours. Why is It Needed? Security personnel use an automatic boom barrier to obstruct the path of a vehicle for security reasons. It becomes hectic and challenging to control a manual boom barrier in places where ...