by Liz Karson | Nov 29, 2024 | Turnstile Barrier Gate
ECI recently installed these two Boon Edam Signature Speedlane gates (a modern turnstile) to manage the high traffic flow in a Mundelein, IL office. The modern design combines security needs and user comfort with aesthetic appeal. There are three main models in the...
by Liz Karson | Nov 22, 2024 | Automatic Barrier Gates
ECI was called to Chicago’s University Village to replace a barrier gate as shown to the left. We furnished and installed ELKA’s P5000, one in the line ELKA vehicle parking barriers. ELKA barrier gates provide a wide range of solutions for various applications,...
by Liz Karson | Nov 14, 2024 | Security Bollards
Earlier this year ECI was called to a North Shore Chicago residence for an interesting security application. We furnished and installed the two Manual Retractable Bollards from 1-800-Bollards shown above. This was to provide additional security for high-value vehicles...
by Liz Karson | Oct 31, 2024 | Automatic Barrier Gates
Last year ECI replaced the barrier gate at The Moorings in Arlington Heights, IL. It is pictured to the left at the entrance lane next to the guard house. We used the Magnetic Access Pro Long to replace an old gate. The longer arm (19.5 feet) extends across the wide...
by Liz Karson | Oct 24, 2024 | Turnstile Barrier Gate
ECI recently installed five full height Boon Edam Turnlock 150 turnstiles at a location in Romeoville, IL. Two of the units allow employee access (shown below) while the other three allow egress (shown above) when traffic is much heavier. These turnstile barrier gates...
by Liz Karson | Oct 18, 2024 | Pipe Gates | Manual Swing Gates
ECI was recently called to the Waukegan (IL) National Airport located about 35 miles north of Chicago. Some of the work we performed was atypical to our normal scope of work. However, this type of work helps to secure and protect locations and also helps prevent...
by Liz Karson | Oct 11, 2024 | Turnstile Barrier Gate
ECI installed two Boon Edam Turnlock 200 full-height turnstiles in New Berlin, WI, just west of Milwaukee. One turnstile leads from the lobby entrance and the other is at the employee access. Both feature storefront glass side panels and doors for handicap access. The...
by Liz Karson | Oct 4, 2024 | Vehicle Detector Loops
Last week I wrote about ECI’s recent work at the Joliet Job Core Center. We replaced the two barrier gates at the entrance with Nice/HySecurity StrongArmPark™ DC 10 automatic barrier gates. You can read the story at “HySecurity Automatic Barrier Gates At Joliet...
by Liz Karson | Sep 27, 2024 | Automatic Barrier Gates
ECI was called to the Joliet Job Corps Center recently to upgrade the vehicle access control equipment at the guard house at the entrance to the facility. One of the newly installed Nice/HySecurity StrongArmPark™ DC 10 automatic barrier gates is shown at the access...
by Liz Karson | Sep 20, 2024 | Guard Booth
ECI recently furnished and installed the Porta-King guard booth pictured above in a Western Chicago suburb. Because of the lead time needed to deliver a custom shelter, a temporary rental guard booth (as shown below) was used at the location. The permanent booth...
