CM Gates & Barriers

Scotland's best automatic barriers & traffic control systems

Full control security traffic barriers in Glasgow, Edinburgh and all over Scotland.
Trusted by over 1,000 clients

Bespoke automatic traffic barriers for your security needs

Automatic traffic barriers are a great solution to help manage the flow of traffic in busy areas.

There are a variety of security barriers available to businesses in today’s market including automatic rising arm barriers, manual barriers, and swing arm barriers. Our experienced team can use their expertise to help you find the perfect traffic barrier solution to suit your requirements, including your budget and property type.

HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS
For long-lasting durability and low maintenance
COMMITTED TO SAFETY
Complying to safety & security regulatory standards
RELIABLE SERVICE
Fast-response team with optional 24/7 emergency call-out support.
the benefits

Advantages of automatic traffic barriers

We understand the importance of good access solutions for commercial applications, particularly those with heavy traffic flow.

Check out some of the advantages of having an automatic vehicle barrier installed and contact our team today to find out more.

From a traffic control point of view, automatic barriers can provide benefits that manual barriers cannot. They can be implemented with optional accessories, such as an ANPR to control traffic flow easily without the need for manual support. This makes traffic barriers useful for businesses that have employees and visitors coming in and out of their premises daily.

The main advantage of automatic traffic barriers over their manual counterparts is the flexibility they offer as they can be programmed and utilised in a number of different ways. Aside from car parks, traffic barriers can be extremely effective when it comes to securing business premises during the day and out of hours. Private landowners with longer pathways up to their properties may also benefit from traffic barriers, as an added level of security. Automatic security barriers can be easily implemented with additional systems as they require no manual input, making them ideal for modern businesses who have a smaller number of staff or lack the capability to employ someone to manually open, close and secure the barrier.

Automatic traffic barriers are more difficult for criminals to bypass. Barrier systems can be customised to meet the individual needs of a business with additions such as magnetic locking systems, LED’s, tip support rests and safety sensing edges, amongst others. It is common for barriers to be equipped with security code access, remote control entry and voice intercoms. Automatic barriers provide 24hr security, even if there is no one working on site.

the benefits

Why do businesses need automatic traffic barriers?

Business's top priority should be the safety of their employees, clients, and their premises, and an automatic traffic barrier system is one of the best solutions. Although, you may also need to invest in a commercial gate, or something else to help you minimise the risk of trespassers and criminals.
 
Stopping unwanted visitors from entering your premises and being on your site is crucial for any business. Poorly managed car parks and other commercial sites need to be secure, otherwise, this can be detrimental to your business reputation and the safety of your occupants. 

Arson is one of the biggest causes of fire in the workplace, so you want to be able to keep such crimes at bay. Installing a car park barrier entry system will restrict access to authorised people only. Depending on the system, you’ll be able to see who is parked on site and stop and identify those who attempt to gain access without authorisation.

“High-quality installation and very responsive team. Reliable from the start to after-service!”

Safety & Compliance as Standard

Every installation by CM Gates & Barriers is designed, installed and tested in line with:
EN 12453 – Safety in use of power-operated gates
EN 12445 – Testing of powered gates
EN 12978 – Safety devices
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
DHF TS 011 – Code of Practice for Automated Gates & Barriers
Risk assessment
Pre-installation safety planning
Installation photographs & wiring records
Post-installation safety test results
Customer handover with safety guidance

Ready to Enhance Your business Security?

If you’re looking for a reliable, transparent and high-quality electric gates, barriers, access control systems or servicing and repairs, get in touch with our team today.

CM GATES & BARRIERS LTD is registered as a limited company in Scotland under company number SC591844

Registered Address: 4 Polbeth Industrial Estate, Polbeth, West Calder, Scotland, EH55 8TJ

We have many happy customers across Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Paisley, East Kilbride, Livingston, Dunfermline, Hamilton, Cumbernauld, Kirkcaldy, Inverness, Perth, Kilmarnock, Ayr, Coatbridge, Greenock, Glenrothes, Stirling, Airdrie, Falkirk, Irvine, Dumfries, Motherwell, Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Wishaw, Bearsden, Newton Mearns, Clydebank, Elgin, Renfrew, Bishopbriggs, Bathgate, Arbroath, Kirkintilloch, Musselburgh, Dumbarton, Bellshill, Peterhead, St Andrews, Bonnyrigg, Barrhead, Blantyre, Penicuik, Grangemouth, Kilwinning, Broxburn, Johnstone, Larkhall or Erskine. Call us today for a free quote.

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