Applications of Walk-Through Metal Detectors

Walk-through metal detector applications vary by location, traffic intensity, and threat level. In this guide, we summarize the most common use cases and how to choose the right walk-through metal detector configuration for your site.

Typical Use Areas

• Shopping malls, entertainment venues, plazas, business centers: Cost-effective screening solutions are widely preferred for high-traffic public entrances. Multi-zone detection helps identify the approximate location of metal objects on the body.

• Hotels, municipalities, courthouses, factories, embassies, hospitals: Multi-zone systems with side-panel indicators help security teams pinpoint the metal location more precisely and manage screening efficiently.

• High-sensitivity environments: Airports, customs points, correctional facilities, exhibition halls, military areas, mines, banks, and other critical sites often require higher zone counts and adjustable regional sensitivity for more detailed detection.

• Outdoor entrances: Campuses, festivals, stadium gates, and outdoor events benefit from weather-resistant systems designed to maintain performance under rain, sun, and dust.

• Critical security points: Facilities requiring advanced discrimination between threat and non-threat items benefit from high-performance systems developed for demanding, high-security operations.

Proven References

Our solutions are used in a wide range of installations, including:

• Prisons and courthouses in Germany (for specific deployments),

• Units within the Turkish Ministry of National Defense and Gendarmerie (for specific deployments),

• Major public facilities such as Anadolu Justice Palace (Kartal Courthouse) in İstanbul.

Talk to Us

Elektral has been developing and manufacturing high-technology security screening systems since 1978, with a strong export footprint. Contact our team to choose the best model and configuration for your facility.