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Retractable Tape Barrier (Stanchion) vs Altitude Beam
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture.
Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
Retractable Tape Barrier (Stanchion)
by UFL International (UFL Airports)
Stainless steel retractable tape stanchion with 360-degree rotating head for flexible, high-traffic queue management in airport terminals.
Passenger Seating & Gate Furniture
Altitude Beam
by Zaneti
Anodized aluminium tandem beam seating engineered for high-throughput airport gate and concourse environments.
| Cost of ownership | Retractable Tape Barrier (Stanchion) | Altitude Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | Premium |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | 12–16 |
| Delivery | — | DDP Dubai |
| Install | — | Included |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 4 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Retractable Tape Barrier (Stanchion) | Altitude Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Tape length options | 3 m or 4 m | — |
| Tape head rotation | 360° | — |
| Body material | Stainless steel | — |
| Finish options | Polished or black powdercoat | Upholstered, polyurethane, timber, metal |
| Mounting options | Freestanding or floor-fixed | — |
| Structural warranty | 2 years | — |
| Manufacturing standard | ISO 9001 certified | — |
| Origin | New Zealand | — |
| Frame material | — | Anodised extruded aluminium beam, die-cast aluminium supports |
| Seat/back pans | — | Metal |
| Module configuration | — | 1, 2, 3, or 4 seats per unit; extendable linear runs |
| Arm options | — | Cantilever powered (USB-A + USB-C), standard cantilever, reverse cantilever |
| Charging voltage | — | 120 / 220 VAC compatible VAC |
| Charging certification | — | CE certified |
| Structural certification | — | BIFMA compliant, SGS certified |
| Fire rating | — | Fire-retardant materials |
| Metal finish colours | — | Brushed aluminium, polished aluminium, jet black (RAL 9005), signal white (RAL 9016) |
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