Top 3 Stanchions of 2018

We recommend Stanchions by Queue Solutions overall when compared in terms of features, customer service, warranty, and costs they come out on top.

Just like in any other industry each year new products are coming out and being introduced to the crowd control scene. This year is no different with many new types of stanchions coming into the market. We will be attempting to outline some of the newcomers and some of the advantages they have over other brands and makes. You will see everything from premium crowd control stanchions to the cheapest possible value brand posts for the budget minded. Although many of the features off the bat may seem similar I can promise you that they are in fact huge factors that will have an impact on your use of the products over the long term.

QueueMaster 550 by Queue Solutions

Cost: Low

Features: ★★★☆☆

Customer Service: ★★★★★

The QueueMaster line of stanchions is the economy line of products from Queue Solutions. This post can often be picked up cheaper than most of the other stanchions on the market.
Even when compared to the offering of other suppliers these posts come out ahead in terms of features and price per unit. The manufacturer also offers a pretty comprehensive selection of finish options which let you really customize the look of your posts. This product is hands down one of the top products available on the market for the cost.
Featuring things like a full coverage floor protector that is more firmly secured to the bottom of the base than some of the other products listed on this review, this is truly a bargain deal.

QueuePro by Queue Solutions

Cost: Medium-Low

Features: ★★★★★

Customer Service: ★★★★★

This is the premium version of the QueueMaster line of products and comes fully loaded with upgrades over the economy offerings. With thicker steel, more base options that include a low profile base, and with the ability to have a longer belt length, these posts really one-up the economy range without breaking the bank.

TensaBarrier By Tensator

Cost: Medium

Features: ★★★★☆

Customer Service: ★★☆☆☆

This once popular product has since fallen a bit behind in terms of features and convenience to purchase. At one time this was the dominant product in the marketplace, but now is being phased out in favor of competitors like Queue Solutions and Lavi Industries who offer a more feature rich and competitively priced product. With its glued on base floor protectors and lack of a wide selection of belt length options, we recommend you choose to go with the identical looking competition.

Beltrac By Lavi

Cost: Medium-High

Features: ★★★★☆

Customer Service: ★★★★☆

With a wide range of merchandising options available, this product is good if you are looking to compliment it with some of the additional products offered by the company. With things like electronic queue systems and stylishly curved panels, Lavi really excels in presentation and accessories. The only downside is their unique design which is not very low key and could clash with the traditional posts commonly found on the market.

 

 

Why Does Stanchion Brand Matter?

Crowd Control Stanchions That Last

As a business owner of product manager at your business, you know the importance of making every dollar count. Then why would you waste time and money on inferior products?

Most people are familiar with crowd control stanchions, those things with the belts coming out of them that help keeps us in lines. Places like banks, grocery stores, retail clothing stores, and much more use these products to help give us a pleasant and speedy shopping experience.

But not all of the products available on the market are the same or offer the same bang for your buck. As a business owner, you want to be sure that you pick the right product that will last you the longest possible amount of time.

This is where the differences among the various brands on crowd control barriers really start to stand out. Not all brands are created equal and can provide various advantages as well as a slew of disadvantages.

Take a look at our post about the various advantages and disadvantages of some of the most popular crowd control solutions available on the market today!

Start by checking out our stanchion review for posts here!