“I was recently asked for the definition and purpose of a \u201cman trap\u201d. Well, what is it?<\/p>\n
A man trap<\/strong>, often stylized as mantrap,\u00a0is a small space having two separate sets of interlocking doors.\u00a0 I became familiar with man traps while working on a project a few years ago for an FBI Field office.<\/p>\n A man trap typically includes a door leading into a vestibule or hallway that leads to another door that leads to a secured area. One door has to be closed and locked before the other will open.\u00a0 Thus, \u201ctrapping\u201d a person in the vestibule or hall area.<\/p>\n The process works like this:<\/p>\n This security can be accomplished in many ways.\u00a0 The most common is with magnetic locks but could also be achieved manually with the use of armed guards.<\/p>\n Man traps are not only used in high-security applications, but also in clean rooms where the flow of air and dust must be controlled.<\/p>\n The most unlikely place I have run into a man trap was when I volunteered at a bat conservancy.\u00a0 We entered a preparation area where we put on gloves, heavy rubber aprons and rubber boots.\u00a0 Once we were \u201cdressed out\u201d, we stepped into a bleach solution to kill germs on the boots before we were buzzed into the vestibule area.\u00a0 Once the door closed and locked behind us we stepped into another bleach solution and were allowed to enter the habitat area.<\/p>\n We hope we answered your question, “What is a man trap?” If you would like some more information on man traps, be sure to contact your local security professional.\u00a0 Anderson Lock in Chicago, Illinois, is a prime example!”<\/p>\n Visit Amanda’s blog at http:\/\/wilsonbuildingsolutions.com\/<\/p>\n\n
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