Star Gym Access Control Case Study

Compact Gym Entrance Control with Evolve PG127 Speed Gate and SG100 DDA Swing Gate

Star Gym wanted to improve security and automate member access while maintaining a welcoming reception environment. The challenge was that the entrance area offered very limited space, meaning every aspect of the installation had to be carefully planned to maximise pedestrian flow without compromising accessibility or the customer experience.

Evolve Security Products designed and supplied a bespoke entrance control solution combining a PG127 Speed Gate with a 600mm passage width alongside an SG100 DDA Swing Gate with a 900mm clear opening. The installation delivers secure, reliable access while ensuring the facility remains fully accessible for wheelchair users, members with reduced mobility and larger equipment. The PG127 is available in both 600mm and 900mm passage widths, making it well suited to space-constrained installations.

Project Overview

The Challenge

The available reception area at Star Gym was compact, leaving very little space to install an entrance control system while maintaining a natural flow between reception and the gym floor.

The client required a solution that would:

• Secure access for members only
• Integrate with the existing membership management system
• Support multiple authentication methods
• Maintain full DDA accessibility
• Preserve the premium appearance of the reception
• Avoid creating bottlenecks during busy periods

Installing a conventional turnstile would have reduced valuable floor space, so a more compact solution was required.

The Solution

Following a detailed site survey, Evolve recommended a combination of:

• PG127 Speed Gate with a 600mm passage width for everyday member access.
• SG100 Swing Gate with a 900mm clear opening to provide DDA-compliant access for wheelchair users, pushchairs, larger equipment and emergency egress where required. The SG100 is designed to complement speed gates and can provide wider accessible passage widths.

This combination created an elegant entrance while making the most of the limited space available.

Smart Membership Access

The entrance control system integrates with the access control platform supplied by Dacha UK, allowing members to gain entry using:

• QR Code Membership Passes
• Bluetooth Mobile Credentials
• RFID Membership Cards

The automated system reduces reliance on reception staff while providing fast, convenient and secure access throughout the day.

Designed for Small Reception Areas

One of the biggest successes of this project was demonstrating that premium entrance control can be installed even where space is limited.

The compact footprint of the PG127, combined with the wider SG100 accessible gate, created an entrance that is:

• Secure
• Fully accessible
• Architecturally sympathetic
• Easy to use
• Future-proof

The finished installation blends naturally into the gym's contemporary interior, providing members with a professional first impression from the moment they arrive.

Results

The completed project delivered several key benefits:

• Improved member security
• Faster, automated entry
• Full DDA accessibility
• Modern, premium appearance
• Multiple credential options
• Better utilisation of limited reception space
• Reduced workload for reception staff

Why Choose Evolve for Gym Entrance Control?

Evolve Security Products designs and manufactures pedestrian entrance control systems for gyms, leisure centres, health clubs and sports facilities across the UK.

Whether your project requires a compact speed gate, a fully accessible swing gate or a complete integrated entrance control solution, our technical team can design a system tailored to your building and operational requirements.