Queue Barriers for Crowd Control & Line Management

What are queue barriers?

Queue barriers are a popular, straightforward way of controlling crowds and pedestrian flow and designating queuing areas.

They’re used in many different industries and settings, from restaurants, shops and hotels to exhibitions and airports as well as tourist attractions, among numerous other places.
Not only are they easily set up, but they’re simple to store when you’re not using them, so they’re highly flexible.
What’s more, they represent excellent value for money.

These queue-management systems are available in different forms, including café barriers, retractable belt versions and post-and-rope sets.

Not only are modern barriers safe to use, but they enhance the comfort and safety of people at events, and prevent queue jumping and overcrowding or surging.

Where can I use queue barriers?

As mentioned above, you can use queue barriers in myriad different settings, indoors as well as outside, whether you run or are working at an airport or other transport hub, nightclub, music venue or anything else.

Retail and medical environments, banks and post offices also use queue-management systems. Essentially, any place where people gather and where you need to manage crowds and queues will benefit from these barriers.

What should I use queue barriers for?

Barriers make light work of setting up queues and then managing them – but there’s far more to these solutions than that.
You can also use them to restrict access to particular parts of you premises.
They can cordon off specific displays or demarcate VIP areas. For example, in museums or art galleries, you may not want visitors to get too close to the paintings or other exhibits.

There’s also a potential health-and-safety function – for instance if you need to mark off an area which is being cleaned, or if a floor is slippery for any other reason.

Crucially, these solutions create structured queues, so that everyone waits their turn in an orderly fashion.
Equally, that can reduce waiting times for all concerned.
Additionally, for anyone still concerned about social distancing as UK Covid cases start to climb again, barriers can help maintain social distancing, and you can incorporate signage reminding people of the importance of this, plus you could also add hand-sanitising stations at regular points along the route.

Finally, you can also use queue barriers to promote brand messaging to those waiting in line; after all, you have a captive audience!

What is a stanchion?

In dictionary-definition terms, a stanchion essentially just refers to a vertical bar or pole which supports something else.
So ropes are strung between the stanchions of a VIP queue-management system, or with retractable barriers, the tape or webbing snaps back into these posts.

What are the different types of queue barriers?

• Rope barriers

Rope barriers, as the name suggests, feature cords strung between two stanchions or posts.
They offer a versatile alternative to other solutions, and you can use them just about anywhere. Reconfigure them quickly if necessary because of an unexpectedly longer or shorter queue.
You can also have different coloured ropes – for example, a ruby-red cordon for a glitzy VIP event, or a smart black one in an upscale hotel lobby.

• Wall-mounted

Wall-mounted belt barriers are practical and space-saving crowd-control solutions for a good range of events and venues.
A retractable belt is connected from a wall bracket to a stanchion post or a second bracket.
They suit places including construction sites.

• Free-standing belt barrier

These retractable barriers stand on their own on the floor without being attached to anything else, and most commonly feature stanchions plus a retractable belt.
They’re highly versatile and ideal for setting up queue management as and where you need it.
Our models have military-grade webbing for the belt, plus an exclusive, patented retractable belt-braking system which guarantees complete safety should you release the belt accidentally.

What are the Tensator® Queue Barrier Brands? 

• Tensabarrier®

We’re proud to be the makers of Tensabarrier®.
The Tensabarrier® retractable posts are one of the safest barriers on the market. Tensabarrier® was created in the 1970s in Milton Keynes, it was the world’s first retractable barrier and is now being used in 150 countries.
Tensabarrier® is available with both metal and plastic posts.

They are queuing barriers to suit indoor and outdoor areas.
They are highly customisable and come with several benefits that competitor products don’t offer. 

• Safest barriers on the market – due to unique braking system & locking pip to prevent unauthorised access
• Universal base with the lowest leading edge – ensures better accessibility for wheelchairs, wheeled luggage, and pushchairs
• Comes with a 2-year Tensabarrier® warranty

Buy once, buy Tensabarrier.

• QueueWay®

QueueWay barriers offer a great quality queuing solution at a low price.
QueueWay posts are available in limited finishes and webbing options to ensure prices stay low but quality stays high.

• Lawrence®

Lawrence Metal posts are the world leaders in elegant queuing and crowd control solutions.
Famous for the renowned velvet post and rope stanchions used in casinos, bars, hotels, museums, and other prominent locations all over the world.
The Lawrence Metal name has become synonymous with quality and prestige. 

All of our barrier stanchions are available in a wide range of finishes including black, brushed stainless steel, and polished chrome.
The belt webbing is available in a variety of colours and can even be personalised. Plus all of our barriers come with a 2-year warranty and free delivery.

Can my queue barrier be branded?

Yes, it certainly can, with customised webbing, make the product unique to your organisation.
You could have your company logo or other message printed on the belt, typically for an extra charge.
This creates a striking, distinctive look for your queue barriers.

We offer a range of Retractable barriers in various highly-visible colours so we are sure to have something for everyone.
In conclusion, post and rope barriers offer style and elegance to venues and offer a VIP feel.
Our rope barriers come in a range of finishes with different rope options available to suit your venue.