Metal Detectors for Schools
Entrance screening sized and priced for a school, including accessible and outdoor positions.
All 4 models in this category
What this category solves
- Coins, keys and belts trigger constant false alarms in a school queue
- A standard archway cannot pass a wheelchair or a trolley
- Power cuts wipe a gate's configuration and settings
- Weather damages gates at an outdoor school entrance
- Intrusive screening upsets students, staff and parents
Who it is for
- Schools and colleges introducing entrance screening
- Districts standardising equipment across several sites
- Buildings with accessibility obligations at the entrance
- Sites with unreliable mains power
What the range gives you
- 8 zones extendable to 12 or 18, so the gate grows with the requirement
- Presets by metal size, weight and position to pass coins, keys and belts
- 4 hours of battery backup preserving parameters through a power cut
- A 2000 x 1000 mm extra-wide channel for wheelchairs and trolleys
- Single-panel and waterproof options for narrow or outdoor entrances
Typical scenarios
- Main school entrance at the start of the day
- Accessible lane taking wheelchairs through the same check
- Outdoor gate exposed to rain
- Narrow corridor where a full archway will not fit
Industries that buy this category
Guides for this category
How to Choose a Walk Through Metal Detector
Zone count, sensitivity resolution and throughput decide whether a gate works at your entrance. Here is what each figure actually means.
Metal Detectors in Schools A Practical Guide
The equipment decisions that determine whether school screening works in practice: false alarms, accessibility, power and weather.
Metal Detectors for Schools FAQ
Will it alarm on every set of keys
Not if it is set up properly. These gates preset by metal size, weight, volume and position specifically to pass coins, keys and belt buckles.
Can a wheelchair pass through
Through the VW-Wide, yes: a 2000 x 1000 mm channel rather than the usual 700 mm.
What happens if the power fails
The 8-zone school gate has 4 hours of battery backup that preserves the parameters.
Can it be installed outdoors
Yes, the PVC-bodied school gate is waterproof and moisture proof with the control unit on top.
How many students per minute can pass
The 8-zone gate is adjustable up to 100 persons per minute.
Is it safe for students with medical implants
The source specifications describe these gates as harmless to pacemaker wearers. Confirm the requirement for your jurisdiction with us before ordering.
Specifying metal detectors for schools
Tell us the dimensions, the throughput and the environment. We will recommend the model that fits rather than the one at the top of the range.