47" Tappered Stainless Steel Pedestal

A Guide to Access Control Pedestals & Vehicle Terminals

This 47-inch tapered stainless-steel access-control pedestal provides an architectural mounting solution for ADA actuators, card readers, door stations, cameras, intercoms, keypads, entry and exit buttons, biometric readers and other access-control equipment. Its compact height and clean tapered profile make it well suited to pedestrian entrances, building entryways, glass lobbies and other high-visibility commercial environments.

The pedestal has a 6-inch-wide equipment face and a standard single-gang cutout with two mounting holes. Additional equipment cutouts can be specified when required for a particular device or equipment configuration.

Architectural Stainless-Steel Construction

The pedestal uses 304 stainless steel with a brushed #4 finish and a one-piece architectural design. Rounded corners and the tapered profile provide a clean appearance appropriate for premium commercial and institutional installations.

A 0.25-inch-thick base plate provides a substantial mounting interface between the pedestal and its supporting surface. The manufacturer states that the construction is designed to withstand sustained Category 5 hurricane-force winds up to 157 mph.

The stainless-steel construction also provides an appropriate finish for locations where appearance, durability and resistance to everyday use are important.

Equipment Mounting

The standard configuration provides a single-gang device opening with two mounting holes, allowing the customer's selected equipment to be installed directly into the pedestal. Additional cutouts are available for equipment requiring different mounting arrangements.

Typical applications include:

• ADA door actuators
• Card readers
• RFID readers
• Door stations
• Intercoms
• Keypads
• Entry and exit buttons
• Biometric readers
• Cameras
• Other access-control devices

Access-control equipment is not included with the pedestal.

Equipment Mounting Height

Although the pedestal is approximately 47 inches overall, the manufacturer's drawing identifies the equipment mounting height at approximately 42 inches. This distinction is important when coordinating the pedestal with architectural plans, ADA/accessibility requirements and the selected access-control device.

Concealed Fastening and Service Access

The pedestal is designed so that fasteners are not visible after installation. A rear access panel allows mounting to be completed from inside the pedestal, producing a clean finished appearance while providing access for installation and service.

Baseplate and Installation

The pedestal is designed for pad or floor mounting. The substantial base plate provides the connection to the supporting concrete or other suitable structural surface. The manufacturer offers two styles of mounting-bolt kits separately for securing the pedestal to the ground.

For an existing concrete surface, the pedestal location can be laid out and the concrete drilled and anchored using an appropriate anchoring system selected for the substrate and project requirements.

For new construction, the concrete pad or foundation, reinforcement, conduit and underground wiring should be coordinated before the concrete work is completed.

Trenching and Conduit

Where access-control wiring needs to be brought to the pedestal from below grade, trenching and conduit should be coordinated with the pedestal location as part of the site installation.

The specific trench depth, conduit size and electrical requirements depend on the access-control equipment and project specifications. These should be established by the project's electrical and access-control plans.

Customization

The pedestal can be customized for project-specific requirements, including device cutouts, height and color. The manufacturer also identifies readily available powder-coat colors, custom RAL colors and the option to change the material to 316 stainless steel. Custom configurations may affect cost and lead time.

Custom cutouts are particularly useful when the selected ADA actuator, card reader, intercom or other access-control device does not use a standard single-gang configuration.

Typical Applications

• ADA-accessible entrances
• Commercial building entrances
• Office buildings
• Glass lobby entrances
• Class A commercial properties
• Educational facilities
• Institutional facilities
• Hotels and hospitality facilities
• Pedestrian access-control points
• Interior or exterior architectural access-control installations

Technical Specifications

• Product type: Tapered architectural access-control pedestal
• Overall height: 47 in
• Equipment mounting height: 42 in
• Face width: 6 in
• Body width: 4 in
• Material: 304 stainless steel
• Finish: Brushed #4 stainless steel
• Base plate: 0.25 in thick
• Standard device opening: Single gang
• Standard mounting holes: Two
• Mounting: Pad / floor
• Equipment mounting: Internal / concealed fastening
• Typical equipment: ADA actuators, card readers, RFID readers, door stations, intercoms, keypads and other access-control devices
• Custom options: Device cutouts, height, finish and material
• Alternate material: 316 stainless steel available
• Installation: Surface mounted to concrete or other suitable structural foundation
• Site work: Drilling, anchoring, conduit and trenching coordinated with project requirements