Shops, checkouts, aisles, shop windows
Queue Management Barriers for Retail Shops
Checkout queue, aisles, shop windows, sales and openings: retail barriers chosen spot by spot, with the shop's prices excluding VAT.
- 2 to 2.5 mbetween two posts for a checkout queue
- No drillingwith the MAGNETIC range, magnetic base
- €500 excl. VATfree delivery from this amount within the European Union, islands excluded
- 24 hworking hours to receive your quote
Shop barriers in a few key points
A shop is not marked out like a museum or an airport hall. Floor space is counted, the layout changes with promotions, and the post stays in front of the customer's eyes just as they are about to pay. Good shop barriers must therefore do three things at once: make the checkout queue obvious, let trolleys and pushchairs through, and disappear when the crowd thins out.
This page helps you choose spot by spot, without jargon: how many posts to plan at the checkout, how to set up the equipment on a floor you cannot drill, how to show your shop sign, and what to do with the equipment between two sales events. Every model mentioned links to its product sheet, with its price excluding VAT, its dimensions and its options.
Checkout queue: how many posts and which ones
For a checkout route, plan 2 to 2.5 metres between two posts: a straight line of 10 metres therefore takes 5 to 6 posts, start and end included. Our guide how many posts for a queue explains the calculation according to the length of the queue and the width available.
The ECO post
To equip several checkouts, the ECO 3 m belt queue barrier post at €91.51 excl. VAT keeps to the essentials: 70 mm tube, height of about 95 cm, round weighted base of about 35 cm, scratch-proof pads. Its head combines one belt outlet and three belt inlets, so you can build a straight line, a corner or a U without a special post.
A concrete example
With 6 ECO posts, the unit price falls to €89.22 excl. VAT, or about €535 excl. VAT for the lot. You pass the €500 excl. VAT threshold, and delivery is free.
Quantity discounts
Quantity discounts are shown on each product sheet: 5% from 10 pieces, 10% from 30 and 20% from 100 on this model.
Line ending at a wall
When the line ends against a wall, there is no need to add a post that would obstruct the way: the wall mount for belts at €18.52 excl. VAT receives the belt at the end of the line and screws to the partition, screws and wall plugs supplied.
Aisles and long shelving runs
For an aisle or a longer run of shelving, the 5 m LIMIT belt post at €153.25 excl. VAT covers more distance with fewer feet on the floor, which frees up room for trolleys. It is customised in the same way, with a surcharge of €50.00 excl. VAT for the printed belt.
From 3 metres of spacing the line becomes harder to read: keep these distances for quiet areas.
Shop windows, islands and restricted access
Not everything is decided at the checkout. Around a displayed product, a low line is enough to keep people at a distance without hiding the goods.
Shop windows and islands
A low line
The LIMIT MINI mini barrier post at €133.35 excl. VAT is 45 cm tall, with a retractable 3 m tape. It carries over the 4-direction guidance of the tall models.
Shop windows and islands
In the magnetic version
In the low version, the mini magnetic guidance post at €181.00 excl. VAT marks off a shop window or an island without blocking the view.
Stockroom, corridor, stairs
A wall-mounted case
To close off a stockroom, a service corridor or a staircase, a wall-mounted case avoids leaving a post permanently in the middle of the way. The BASIC wall mounted strap dispenser at €84.00 excl. VAT screws to the wall, horizontally or vertically. Once rewound, it leaves no obstacle on the floor, which simplifies cleaning and the passage of pallet trucks. On the opposite side, a simple wall receiver is enough to hook on the belt.
No drilling: rented floors, tiles and parquet
Many retail premises are rented, and the lease does not always allow drilling. The MAGNETIC range answers this case. You stick a thin metal plate, 25 cm in diameter, to the floor with strong double-sided adhesive, on a smooth, flat surface. The post base, fitted with neodymium magnets, then fixes onto it. To free the space, simply tilt the post: only the very flat disc stays on the floor.
The other advantage shows at every reinstallation: the plates keep the positions, and the line stays perfectly aligned without re-marking anything. It is a good choice for a modular checkout area or an aisle that changes layout with the crowd. The 3 m magnetic queue barrier post is at €169.00 excl. VAT.
Sales, Black Friday, openings: equipment that stores away
Seasonal barriers have one simple constraint: they must fit in the stockroom for the rest of the year. The stackable 3 m MAX belt post at €137.81 excl. VAT stands on an X base that lets the posts be stored leaning against one another, and clearly reduces the volume taken compared with a round base. Its cast-iron base stays stable when the belt is taut, and the pads make moving easier.
To mark a clearance zone or announce an event, the BASIC advertising barrier at €232.82 excl. VAT combines two black posts and a printed banner of 75 x 150 cm. The banner comes off quickly: you keep the structure and change the visual from one event to the next. The structure alone, without the banner, is offered at €157.00 excl. VAT.
Showing your shop sign on the belt
In a shop the belt sits at the height of hands and eyes, right where the customer waits. It can carry your logo, your colour or the message of the season. The 3 m customisable LIMIT retractable belt post at €122.38 excl. VAT is the reference model for this use. The customised belt option adds €30.00 excl. VAT per post on this model, and €22.00 excl. VAT on the ECO post.
- Prepare your belt
You prepare your belt in the online configurator. Printing is done by sublimation: the colours enter the fibre rather than forming a layer that flakes off at the surface. - Get help
Our graphic designers assist you at no charge. - Approve the proof
A proof is submitted to you before anything is printed. Our page on custom marking explains the process, with no minimum quantity.
Lead times, delivery and warranty
Product sheets state production and delivery in 1 to 2 weeks, as a guide. The lead time depends on stock, finish, customisation and quantities. For an opening or an event on a fixed date, call us before ordering on +32 87 84 10 20.
Delivery is free from €500 excl. VAT within the European Union, islands excluded and apart from special requests such as an imposed date or time slot. The rate for your country is shown directly in the basket.
The posts carry a 2-year manufacturer's warranty, as stated on the product sheets. The belt cassette is tested for 200,000 cycles and, if it fails, you replace the part concerned rather than the post: the details are on our page after-sales and warranty.
A European manufacturer since 2011, Potelet® counts retail chains such as MediaMarkt and the Westfield shopping centres among its customers.
Equipping several shops
Quantity discounts apply automatically and are shown on each product sheet. For a roll-out across several sites, a quote lets us adjust quantities, markings and deliveries.
Professional quote within 24 working hours at most, with equipment, marking and delivery. Company invoice and VAT number taken into account.
Further reading
If your partners or brands want to be visible in the queue, our article on partner-funded queue posts shows how to offset part of the budget.
Our comparison of the 6 bases helps you decide between a weighted base, an X base, a magnet or a floor fixing.
Unit prices excluding VAT in the shop on 13 November 2026, with standard black belt. The price that counts is the one on the product sheet and in the basket.
Frequently asked questions
How many posts does a checkout queue need?
Plan 2 to 2.5 metres between two posts. A 10-metre queue in a straight line therefore takes 5 to 6 posts, start and end included, and more if the route forms a U. The simplest way is to measure the real length on the floor, then test the passage of a trolley.
Can posts be installed without drilling the shop floor?
Yes, in two ways. Models with a weighted base are simply placed on the floor and moved on demand. The MAGNETIC range fixes onto a 25 cm plate stuck down with double-sided adhesive, on a smooth, flat surface, and is removed by simply tilting it.
Can the shop's logo be printed on the belt?
Yes, from a single post, with no minimum quantity. The customised belt option costs €30.00 excl. VAT per post on the LIMIT 3 m model and €22.00 excl. VAT on the ECO 3 m model. A proof is submitted to you before printing. Allow 1 to 2 weeks for production and delivery.
Can the visual of an advertising barrier be changed with the season?
Yes. The banner of the BASIC barrier attaches and comes off quickly, without replacing the structure. You can therefore keep the posts and order a new banner for each event. Ask us for a quote for the banner alone: the price depends on the visual and the quantity.
Are there discounts for equipping several shops?
Yes, they apply automatically and are shown on each product sheet. On the ECO 3 m post, the discount reaches 5% from 10 pieces, 10% from 30 and 20% from 100. For a roll-out across several sites, a quote lets us adjust quantities, markings and deliveries.
How should posts be stored outside busy periods?
The MAX range is designed for this: its X base lets the posts be stored leaning against one another, taking less volume than a round base. For a larger fleet with round bases, a transport trolley holds up to 15 posts and also serves as storage.
A project for one or several shops?
Professional quote within 24 working hours at most, with equipment, marking and delivery. Company invoice and VAT number taken into account.
