Replacing Exit and Entry Barrier Pairs at Once

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Replacing exit and entry parking barriers as a matched pair is usually the smarter choice when both lanes are aging or mismatched in speed and arm length. Doing both at once keeps timing, controls and appearance consistent and limits disruption to residents or visitors. Techno Kol Uzi manufactures parking barriers to measure and can plan the pair from one on-site survey.

Why Replace Both Barriers Together

Entry and exit barriers work as a system. When one is new and the other is decade-old, the speeds, arm lengths and sensor responses rarely match, so drivers notice the difference every day. Replacing both in one project means a single schedule, a single set of controls and one tested setup.

Matching units also look more professional at the entrance, which matters for building committees and businesses that receive visitors.

Checking the Lane Layout First

Before ordering, measure the width of each lane, the clear opening needed for vehicles and the distance from the barrier to any wall, column or gate. Note whether the two lanes share a control booth or separate loops and cables.

Lane width and clear opening
Available space behind each barrier for the arm
Existing cabling and loop positions
Power supply at both points

Matching Speed, Arm Length and Controls

Arm length should suit the lane width and the expected traffic, and the opening and closing speeds should feel the same on both sides. Choose controls that communicate with the same access system, so entry and exit records stay aligned.

Ask for the arm length and speed options to be confirmed together, so the pair behaves consistently under daily use.

Planning the Installation Schedule

Replacing both barriers in one visit reduces repeated disruption and avoids leaving one lane temporarily out of step with the other. Coordinate with residents, security staff or tenants so the lane can be closed briefly and reopened only after testing.

Plan a short test period at the end of installation to check safety loops, sensors and the emergency release on both units.

Safety and Compliance Considerations

Barrier arms should stop safely when they meet an obstacle, and the sensors must detect vehicles reliably before the arm moves. Confirm with your installer that the setup follows the relevant safety requirements for automatic barriers in your building.

Exact technical values should be checked with the engineer on the project rather than assumed from general guidance.

Our Process at Techno Kol Uzi

We start with an inquiry and photos, then carry out an on-site measurement of both lanes. We prepare a drawing and a written specification for the pair, which you approve before production begins at our factory on Rival Street in Tel Aviv.

Once the units are ready, we coordinate installation so both barriers go in and are tested together.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to replace only one barrier?

Replacing one barrier can look cheaper at first, but mismatched units often cause timing and appearance issues. We can discuss the options during the on-site survey.

Do exit and entry barriers need the same arm length?

Not always, but they should suit their own lane widths and be chosen together so the operation feels consistent. We confirm the arm length during measurement.

Can both barriers be installed on the same day?

In many cases yes, since installing the pair in one visit reduces disruption. The schedule depends on site access and is agreed with you in advance.

Who checks the safety requirements?

Safety setup should be confirmed with your installer and the engineer on the project. We help you prepare the specification so these checks are straightforward.

Common mistakes to avoid

Replacing only one side of a two-lane entrance and ignoring arm length, speed and control differences. Skipping the joint test after installation, which is where timing problems usually show up.

Our recommendation

Survey both lanes together, agree on one specification for the pair, and schedule a joint test before handing the entrance back to users.

Summary

Replacing exit and entry parking barriers as a matched pair gives consistent operation, a cleaner entrance and a single, well-planned installation.

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