Automatic Traffic Barrier Servicing in Durham & Across the North East
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Servicing for Automatic Traffic Barriers
Traffic barriers are often one of the busiest access control systems on a site, operating up to hundreds of times each day. Regular servicing helps ensure your barrier continues to operate safely, reliably and efficiently while reducing the risk of unexpected breakdowns.
At TWS Automation, we provide professional traffic barrier servicing across Durham and the North East, helping businesses, schools, hospitals, industrial sites and car parks keep their access systems running smoothly. Our experienced engineers inspect the mechanical, electrical and safety components of your barrier system to identify potential issues before they develop into costly repairs or downtime.
Why Choose TWS
At TWS Automation, we understand how important a reliable traffic barrier is to the day-to-day operation of your site. Whether it’s controlling access to a car park, industrial facility, school, hospital, or commercial premises, a faulty barrier can quickly cause disruption and security concerns.
We pride ourselves on providing a professional, reliable service across Durham and the North East. Regular servicing helps reduce the risk of breakdowns, improve reliability, and identify potential issues before they become costly repairs. With years of experience in access control and automated entrance systems, you can trust TWS Automation to keep your traffic barriers operating safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
What We Check During Traffic Barrier Servicing
Every service includes a full inspection of both the mechanical and electrical parts of the system to ensure everything is safe and operating correctly.
Barrier Structure Checks
During traffic barrier servicing, we inspect the main barrier structure, including:
- Barrier cabinet and fixings
- Boom arm condition
- Boom arm end stops
- Manual operation
- Signs of corrosion or damage
- Fluid and oil levels where required
These checks help ensure the barrier is secure, stable and operating correctly.
Electrical & Control Checks
We inspect the electrical and control elements of the barrier system, including:
- Mains supply voltage
- Standby power systems
- Control panel connections
- Flexible connections and wiring
- Raise and lower buttons
- Access control systems
This ensures the barrier responds correctly to all controls and access requests.
Safety Device Testing
Safety features are tested carefully to make sure the barrier reacts correctly, including:
- Photocells and laser scanners
- Safety edges
- Emergency stop button
- Emergency override
- Warning lights
- Force limitation testing
These checks help keep the barrier safe for vehicles, staff and visitors.
Operation & Performance Checks
Our engineers check the overall performance of the barrier, including:
- Smooth opening and closing
- Free exit loop operation
- Skirt and pogo stick lubrication
- Excess noise or wear
- Safety signage visibility
- Manual override keys
This helps reduce breakdowns, improve reliability and keep your site running smoothly.
Preventative Maintenance for Long Term Reliability
Many traffic barrier faults start with minor issues such as loose fixings, worn moving parts, electrical connection problems or safety devices that are beginning to fail. Through planned servicing, these issues can often be identified and resolved before they result in barrier failure, vehicle access problems or expensive emergency repairs. Regular maintenance helps extend the lifespan of your traffic barrier, improve reliability and reduce disruption to your site.
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If your barriers have not been serviced recently, now is the right time to arrange a visit.
Traffic Barrier Servicing FAQs
Most traffic barriers should be serviced at least once or twice a year, depending on how often they are used. Busy car parks, schools, industrial sites and commercial premises may need more frequent servicing to keep the barrier safe and reliable.
A traffic barrier service usually includes checking the barrier structure, boom arm, fixings, end stops, power supply, control panel, access control systems, photocells, safety edges, emergency stop, warning lights and manual override operation.
Yes, we can service traffic barriers installed by other companies. Our engineers work with a range of barrier systems and can inspect, maintain and advise on repairs where needed.
Yes. Regular servicing helps spot early signs of wear, loose fixings, electrical issues, safety device faults and access control problems before they lead to a full breakdown or site disruption.
Yes, safety checks are a key part of every service. We test photocells, laser scanners, safety edges, emergency stop buttons, warning lights, force limitation and emergency override systems where fitted.
Yes, we service car park barriers for commercial sites, schools, industrial premises, residential developments and managed parking areas across Durham and the North East.
If we find a fault during servicing, we will explain the issue clearly and advise on the best repair. Where possible, we can carry out minor adjustments or arrange replacement parts to get the barrier working safely again.
Yes, we offer planned servicing contracts for traffic barriers. These are ideal for sites that rely on their barrier daily and want to reduce downtime, improve reliability and keep maintenance records up to date.