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Use simple session credentials
RFID wristbands work naturally when visitors are already wearing them throughout a skating session. QR codes on a phone or paper ticket provide another straightforward option at the entrance.
Ice Rink Access
Entrance control built around public skating sessions.
Ice rink entrances face short, concentrated peaks as each public session begins. Keyable barriers manage wristbands, QR tickets and accessible entry while keeping the route calm for families, groups and regular skaters.
The Challenges
Ice rink entrances must handle concentrated demand in difficult conditions.
01
Session starts create sudden peaks
Most visitors arrive in the minutes before a public session begins. Entrance control must process that short rush without turning the skate-hire area into a queue.
02
Gloves change the interaction
Visitors often arrive wearing gloves and thick winter clothing. Identification therefore needs to remain simple, whether they use an RFID wristband, QR ticket, NFC credential or mobile app.
03
Wet floors are normal
Melted ice, wet footwear and rubber matting are part of everyday rink operation. Entrance equipment sits directly within this working environment rather than in a dry reception lobby.
04
Families need more space
Parents may arrive with children, bags or pushchairs, while some visitors require wheelchair access. A standard lane alone may not suit every person entering the rink.
05
Two groups can meet
One session may be leaving while the next group is already arriving. Entry and exit therefore need to remain understandable when opposite flows happen at almost the same time.
06
Evacuation cannot depend on power
A powered barrier on an escape route must not obstruct evacuation after power loss. EN 17352 requires the way out to remain clear where the barrier forms part of that route.
The Response
Choose the lane around the way the rink actually operates.
02
Separate standard and wide lanes
Standard lanes can handle the main visitor flow, while a wider lane supports wheelchairs, pushchairs and visitors carrying more equipment. The layout remains clear without making every lane unnecessarily wide.
03
Keep public flow predictable
Swing barriers provide a defined point of entry at the beginning of each session. A visible lane structure also helps separate people entering from those leaving after the previous session.
04
Plan outdoor rinks differently
Seasonal outdoor rinks may use SUS304 tripod turnstiles where that form of controlled passage suits the site. Indoor rinks can use stainless-steel swing barriers where a more open architectural treatment is preferred.
Technology
Identification and passage control at the rink entrance
Keyable entrance control can support the credentials commonly used for timed public skating sessions. Swing barriers provide controlled pedestrian lanes, while SUS304 tripod turnstiles are another option for seasonal outdoor rinks. Where a powered barrier is installed on an escape route, the design should account for EN 17352 requirements.
- RFID cards and wristbands
- QR codes on screen or paper
- NFC identification
- Mobile app credentials
- Adjustable swing-barrier opening
- Accessible wide-lane configuration
- SUS304 stainless-steel construction
- CE-marked entrance-control equipment
Recommended
Three configurations for ice rink entrances
KSB1418 · Swing Barrier
Standard public-session lane
A 600–900 mm passage suits the main flow into public skating sessions. Its SUS304 stainless-steel body, brushless motor and adjustable 0.9-second opening support repeated use during concentrated entry periods.
- Size1400 × 180 × 980
- Passage600–900 mm
- Opens0.9 s (adj.)
KSB1418R · Swing Barrier
Compact standard lane
The KSB1418R provides a 600–850 mm passage in a 1400 × 180 × 980 mm SUS304 cabinet. Its brushless motor and adjustable 0.9-second opening make it suitable for controlled rink entry where a standard-width lane is required.
- Size1400 × 180 × 980
- Passage600–850 mm
- Opens0.9 s (adj.)
KSB1218 · Swing Barrier
Accessible family lane
The KSB1218 provides a 600–1000 mm passage for wheelchairs and prams. Its SUS304 construction, brushless motor and adjustable 0.9-second opening make it the natural companion to standard lanes at family-focused public rinks.
- Size1200 × 180 × 980
- Passage600–1000 mm
- Opens0.9 s (adj.)
Common Questions
Answers, briefly.
What is the best entrance barrier for an ice rink?
A stainless-steel swing barrier is a practical choice for many indoor public rinks. The final model depends mainly on required passage width, accessibility and whether the entrance also needs a dedicated wide lane.
Can ice rink gates use RFID wristbands and QR tickets?
Yes. RFID wristbands, RFID cards, QR codes, NFC and mobile app credentials can all be used as identification methods, depending on the chosen access arrangement.
How wide should an accessible ice rink entrance be?
The KSB1218 provides an adjustable 600–1000 mm passage intended to accommodate wheelchairs and prams. It can therefore be used alongside standard lanes rather than making every entrance lane equally wide.
What happens to powered barriers during a power cut?
If a powered pedestrian entrance-control barrier forms part of an escape route, the route must remain clear on power loss in accordance with EN 17352. This requirement should be considered when the rink entrance also forms part of the evacuation route.
How We Deliver
Three ways to work with us.
Every model in the range is available as a supply-only order, as an installation integrated with the system you already use, or as a complete working solution. The choice is commercial, not technical — the hardware is identical.
01 — Equipment Supply
Hardware for your own integration
You already have an integrator, an access platform and a programme. We deliver the equipment and the paperwork, and stay out of the way.
- Barriers, readers and controllers
- Technical datasheets and dimensioned drawings
- CE marking and EN 17352 declaration
- Delivery to site, anywhere in Europe
- Manufacturer warranty
- Spare parts held in Europe
02 — Installation & Integration
Integrated with the system you already use
We install, commission and integrate Keyable barriers and turnstiles with virtually any professional access-control platform capable of exchanging the required commands and credentials. You keep your software; only the entrance changes.
- Everything in supply, plus:
- Site survey
- Installation and mechanical fixing
- Commissioning
- Integration with your existing access-control platform
- Staff handover and documentation
03 — Full-Service Solution
Everything, as one contract
One point of responsibility from the site survey to the fifth year of service. You approve a design and take delivery of a working entrance.
- Everything in installation, plus:
- Software: entitlements, ticketing, attendance, occupancy
- QR, NFC and RFID identification
- Scheduled maintenance and online support
- Local after-sales service
- Extended warranty on the installed system
All three models cover the full range: speed gates, swing, flap and sliding barriers, tripod, full height and half height turnstiles. Scope, response times and warranty terms are set per project and confirmed in the quotation.