New Waterproof Speed Gate Developed, IP65 Certification Under Preparation

   After successful development of a new‑generation high‑performance waterproof speed gate, preparations are underway to apply for the IP65 waterproof certification

    With years of experience in the research, development and manufacture of pedestrian turnstiles, our company has consistently focused its innovation on real‑world market demands and application challenges, continuously refining product technology and breaking through industry bottlenecks. Following more than six months of dedicated research, repeated commissioning and comprehensive scenario simulation testing, our new, ground‑breaking high‑performance waterproof speed gate has been successfully developed. This new product overcomes the structural limitations of older waterproof turnstiles and delivers enhanced waterproof performance built around a standard movement. It is fully suited to demanding operating environments, including outdoor locations, salt‑spray conditions and high‑humidity settings, marking another major step forward for our technical capabilities in outdoor security access control.

    As an early pioneer in waterproof turnstile development within the industry, our company completed its first waterproof speed gate back in 2006. We launched an IP54‑rated waterproof speed gate that obtained official certification. At a time when protective technology in the sector was still immature, this original model addressed the problem that conventional turnstiles could not be deployed in open‑air locations and were prone to water damage. It filled a gap in the market for basic outdoor access control equipment, found wide use in covered or semi‑outdoor installations, and built a solid foundation of experience for us in developing outdoor turnstile solutions.

    Constrained by manufacturing techniques available more than a decade ago, the 2006 original waterproof speed gate adopted a simplified waterproof movement layout. Its overall construction was lightweight and designed primarily for basic functionality. The movement featured a simple frame with limited structural support, showing clear weaknesses in compression and impact resistance. Under prolonged heavy‑duty operation, exposure to heavy rain and wide temperature fluctuations, the unit was prone to loose internal components, jerky operation and insufficient load‑bearing capacity. In some cases, forceful reverse attempts by unauthorised users could create gaps in the wing panels, allowing intruders to pass through. The gate also struggled to withstand strong wind loads.

    As intelligent outdoor security applications expand, coastal industrial parks, open‑air venues, external transport hubs and waterfront facilities impose stringent requirements on turnstiles for water resistance, salt‑spray protection, anti‑ageing performance and structural reliability. Many domestic and overseas clients have approached us with custom requirements: they wanted a speed gate built on a conventional standard movement that would combine broad compatibility, high stability and robust waterproof and anti‑corrosion properties, addressing the inherent weaknesses of the simplified waterproof movement used in older designs.

    To meet these precise market requirements and resolve existing technical limitations, our company set up a dedicated R&D team to develop the new waterproof speed gate. Moving away from the simplistic layout of older waterproof movements, our engineers reworked the design around a standard movement, carrying out comprehensive upgrades across four key areas: redesigned sealing architecture, optimised water diversion pathways, salt‑spray resistant surface treatment and reinforced load‑bearing structures for the movement. Following a fortnight of structural design work, together with thousands of water‑spray and immersion trials, salt‑spray simulation, thermal cycling and compression load testing, we have overcome the technical challenges of waterproofing a standard movement, poor structural compression resistance and susceptibility to corrosion, and finalised the new product design.

    This newly developed waterproof speed gate represents a leap forward in performance. While retaining the core advantages of a standard movement — wide compatibility, straightforward integration and ease of servicing — it delivers substantially improved sealing and ingress protection. The movement structure has also been reinforced, resolving the known issues of inadequate compression strength, vulnerability to forced reverse entry and malfunctions triggered by high wind resistance.

    At present, this new‑generation waterproof speed gate has passed all development and field testing phases, demonstrating stable and reliable performance. Its protection indicators meet high‑grade industry standards, and we will proceed step by step with the application for the IP65 waterproof certification.

    This achievement would not have been possible without the tireless work of our technical team, nor without the valuable feedback and ongoing scrutiny provided by our clients. We sincerely appreciate the trust our customers place in us, alongside their candid feedback and open communication. We hope we can continue to move forward side by side, supporting one another as we grow and build for the future.