Retractable Barriers
What are retractable barriers?
Occasionally known as retractable belt barriers, or tape barriers, they can be found all over the world in any industry. From retail, to airports, to even theme parks. Whether you’re young, old, small, or tall, you will almost certainly have stood in a queue made by retractable belt barriers.
- Used globally across all industries
- Common in retail stores, airports, visitor attractions and events
- Designed to organise queues quickly and safely
Retractable queue barriers will normally have some form of barrier belt that extends out from the post cassette. This will then clip onto a corresponding point (either another stanchion or a wall clip) to establish a clear queue layout. When the barrier needs to be taken down, just unclip and it will safely retract automatically.
- Belt extends from a post cassette
- Clips onto another post or wall receiver
- Automatic safe retraction when released
Why use Retractable Belt Barriers?
There are numerous reasons to use retractable barrier systems in a business.
Time Saving Approach
There are numerous reasons to use retractable barrier posts in a business. The first is that they are easy to use for staff. Little user input is needed as they only need to be pulled away and attached to the corresponding spline. Then they automatically retract when needed. This will reduce time spent setting up and removing queues, freeing up staff for other tasks.
- Quick setup and removal
- Automatic retraction reduces staff workload
- Ideal for fast queue management
Longer Lasting Solution
The second is that they offer a longer lasting solution than just cones and tape, especially in high-traffic areas like shopping centres and visitor attractions. Tensator® products are manufactured from high-quality materials, and the design has been refined over decades. This includes a safety feature to slow barrier tape retraction when released, so unsuspecting pedestrians aren’t struck by flying tape-ends (like some competitor products).
- Durable design suited for heavy footfall
- Superior longevity compared to cones and tape
- Slow-retraction safety system prevents injuries
Visibility and Clarity
Thirdly, retractable belt barriers are highly visible and clearly highlight queue spaces for visitors. Queue anxiety in unfamiliar locations will impact the customer experience if they struggle to find the correct queue. Additionally, without a clear queue space, they may inadvertently stand in the wrong line and become frustrated when they find they’ve wasted their time. Visible retractable barrier posts and barrier tape aid visitors with locating queue spaces. Accessories like, sign holders can be added to communicate information and the purpose of the queue to those people queuing.
- High visibility clearly indicates queue areas
- Reduces confusion and queue anxiety
- Works with signage accessories for added clarity
Choosing the right Retractable Barrier
It’s important to understand your own requirements and what you need as there are many different types of belt barrier. If you’re looking to set up a professional queue system, retractable barriers like our
Tensabarrier® Advance Posts offer a sleek and modern solution which rarely clash with a location’s aesthetic.
Temporary Solutions
Alternatively, if you need a temporary outdoor queue, the
Tensator® Popular Posts are an ideal choice. Manufactured from lightweight plastic, it can be deployed in different areas for a variety of applications. If staff need to prohibit access to certain areas quickly these retractable belt barriers offer a fast and temporary crowd control solution.
- Great for outdoor or temporary queues
- Lightweight and easy to deploy
- Fast crowd control solution for staff
Cost Effective Retractable Barrier Solutions:
If you are looking for a cost effective barrier system, then our
Queueway® retractable barriers have been designed to offer quality barriers at a lower price.
- Affordable option for budget-conscious users
- Quality build at a reduced price point
Retractable Barrier Customisation
Finally, many of our retractable barrier tapes and posts can be customised to meet your requirements with multiple colours and a belt length of up to 3.65m. Adapting colour schemes will personalise the product for your business without reducing the integrity of the product.
- Custom tape colours available
- Belt lengths up to 3.65m
- Branding and personalisation options
Alternative Options – Wall Mounted Retractable Barriers
If you only have limited floor space, look at our range of
wall mounted retractable barriers for an alternative barrier system solution.
- Ideal when floor space is restricted
- Mounts directly onto walls to keep walkways clear
Accessories for Retractable Barriers
Our retractable barriers offer a variety of
accessory solutions to meet your needs.
Enhance the functionality and efficiency of your retractable belt barriers with our range of accessories. Queue signage and retractable barrier sign holders are essential tools for providing clear directions and important information.
Accessories when utilised correctly can also aid selling additional extras through implementation of merchandising bowls in high traffic areas.
- Sign holders for improved communication
- Merchandising bowls for add-on sales
- Accessories enhance both functionality and visitor flow
How do I purchase?
The Tensator® UK shop allows you to make purchases online with free UK delivery. All product pricing is shown on the website, and the overall cost will be calculated in your
basket. If you need to order a large quantity of retractable barriers for a project, please
contact our sales team directly for a quote.
- Free UK delivery
- Clear online pricing
- Bulk order quotes available
Choose from our range of Tensator® retractable barriers and set up your customer queue tomorrow.
