Types of retail security gates and their applications

Eight gate types and where each one fits

Not every store needs the same form factor. The eight categories below cover almost every retail scenario, and matching them to your floor plan saves both money and false alarms.

The lineup

• AM single antenna — narrow doors, good for boutiques up to 110 cm wide
• AM dual antenna — wider entrances; the supermarket standard
• RF 8.2 MHz — apparel, cosmetics, accessories with mostly non-metal merchandise
• Glass / acrylic — premium fashion floors where visibility matters
• Slim aluminium — modern minimalist storefronts
• Ultra-wide overhead — entrances above 4 metres, common in malls
• Concealed in-floor — heritage buildings or hospitality showrooms
• RFID-enabled hybrid — for retailers running item-level inventory

Choosing

Start with door width and merchandise. Layer in environmental factors such as adjacent metal or fluorescent lighting. Only then talk price. Vista EAS stocks all eight categories and helps clients pick the right match rather than the cheapest pair.