Ropes and Stanchions for Restaurants Key Terms

Get to know some key terms for restaurant ropes and stanchions

Anywhere that a crowd has to be guided to a specific destination or around a specific obstacle or off-limits area, ropes and stanchions can do the job effectively. These metal or plastic installations provide "traffic control" for deli lines, buffet lines, pick-up lines, valet areas, V.I.P. tables and much more. Knowing some of the main terms and ideas used in maintaining crowd control with barriers will help a restaurant manager create the kind of barrier system that will help customers and make the place look good as well.

 

Crushed velvet

Crushed velvet is a type of cut-thread fabric in which the small ends of threads give the material a very soft feel. This popular material is often used for deluxe ropes and stanchions; its impressive color and texture combine to present a good image for a restaurant or other business.
Try: Get a history and details on crushed velvet from All American Gifts.

Retractable ropes and stanchions

Retractable ropes and stanchions are mobile belts, often made of vinyl or synthetics,that can be extended to create easy barriers, and removed for cleaning or other contingencies.
Try: Find visuals and descriptions of retractable ropes and stanchion setups at Vivid Advertising.

High-design stanchions

Some restaurants will want to go with something other than the traditional pole on the ground. "Mod" and high-design choices will provide a modern look for a food service business or nightclub, where they need to match high-end glass designs or other decorations.
Try: Look for examples of these designs at Interior Design.

Queue-in-a-box

What is the queue-in-a-box? A queue is a line formed by a crowd. A queue-in-a-box is all of the conventional gear needed to help the crowd form the queue or "queue up."
Try: Find out more about the queue-in-a-box at VisionTron Corp.

TensaBarrier

Tensabarrier is actually a registered trademark for a system that is widely used for restaurants and other businesses. The TensaBarrier is a modular type of stanchion barrier setup made of plastic and synthetic pieces.
Try: See more details on the TensaBarrier system at T-Barrier.com.

Floor protector strips

Floor protectors, often made of felt or soft materials, are shaped like the bottom of a stanchion for easy attachment. These handy, soft pads keep floors from getting scuffed or otherwise marred by crowd control systems. Simple add them to the bottoms of stanchions to make sure your crowd control barriers aren't harming your dining floors or other areas.
Try: See visuals on floor protector strips (at bottom of page) at MatsEtc.com.

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