Tyre Killers

Tyre killers are effective security devices designed to control the direction of vehicle traffic and protect entrances against unauthorized passage. They are used at car parks, industrial sites, logistics centres, military facilities, manufacturing plants and buildings requiring an increased level of protection. WANO Solutions offers professional tyre killers manufactured by Ülgen Optima and designed for intensive operation in demanding outdoor conditions.

Tyre killers for effective traffic direction control

A tyre killer makes it possible to enforce a specific direction of travel and protect an entrance against vehicles attempting to pass through from an unauthorized direction. Its steel spikes remain raised or are lifted by the operating mechanism, creating an effective obstacle for vehicles approaching from the incorrect side.

During authorized passage, the spikes may be lowered mechanically by the vehicle’s wheels or automatically by the control system. An attempt to pass through from the prohibited direction may result in tyre damage and stop the vehicle. Tyre killers are therefore suitable for locations where traffic rules must be physically enforced and where road signs or a standard parking barrier do not provide sufficient protection.

Automatic and electromechanical tyre killers

An automatic tyre killer can be raised and lowered by an electromechanical drive or another control mechanism. This allows its operation to be synchronized with a parking barrier, entrance gate, access control system or security operator’s control panel. Once access is granted, the spikes can be lowered and raised again after the vehicle has passed.

An electromechanical drive provides smooth operation and is suitable for entrances handling frequent vehicle traffic. Selected models use a frequency inverter to ensure smooth starting and stopping of the mechanism. In the event of a power failure, the system may include manual release functionality or an optional UPS backup power supply.

Integrated barrier and tyre killer systems

A tyre killer can be integrated with a parking barrier to create one compact device responsible for both access control and physical protection of the passage. This solution reduces the amount of installation space required, simplifies the installation process and may limit the necessary infrastructure work.

A combined barrier and tyre killer system is particularly suitable for entrances with high traffic volumes. Both mechanisms can operate in a synchronized sequence: once access is granted, the spikes are lowered and the barrier arm is raised. After the vehicle has passed, the system returns to its secured position. This ensures efficient traffic handling without compromising the level of physical protection.

Tyre killer price – what determines the cost?

The price of a tyre killer is determined individually and depends primarily on the width of the protected passage, the operating mechanism and the required duty cycle. The final cost may also be influenced by the installation method, structural design, type of drive and integration with a parking barrier or other entrance security devices.

Additional equipment may include inductive loops, photocells, traffic lights, operator control panels, backup power supplies and access control devices. The quotation should also take into account surface preparation, electrical and control cabling, and drainage where required. WANO Solutions helps select a solution suited to the traffic organization, technical conditions and budget of the project.

Tyre killers integrated with access control systems

Modern tyre killers can operate with card readers, keypads, remote controls, biometric devices and automatic number plate recognition systems. This allows the spikes to be lowered automatically after an authorized user has been identified and raised again once the vehicle has left the protected area.

The devices can also be integrated with parking barriers, road blockers, bollards, entrance gates and red-green traffic lights. Inductive loops and photocells detect the presence of a vehicle and reduce the risk of the spikes being raised during passage. A properly designed system combines convenient access for authorized users with physical protection against unauthorized vehicle entry.

Ülgen Optima tyre killers available from WANO Solutions

WANO Solutions offers tyre killers manufactured by Ülgen Optima for entrances with different traffic volumes and security requirements. Available solutions include devices designed for intensive operation, surface-mounted structures and models integrated with a parking barrier arm.

We provide support in selecting the required device width, drive type, control method and additional equipment. We also assist with integrating the tyre killer with access control, traffic signalling and other entrance security systems. Each project is assessed individually to ensure that the proposed solution matches the traffic organization, installation conditions and specific requirements of the facility.