The PalmSHIELD Elite PlaySAFE Laser Cut Infill Panel is a patent-pending enclosure panel for play areas, made from a single 1/4" aluminum sheet that stays solid across at least the bottom 3'-0" and carries a custom laser cut design above. It turns a playground or childcare enclosure into artwork, with playful, themed designs cut into the upper part of the panel.
Custom Artwork Above, Solid Protection Below
The lower zone of the sheet, at least 3 feet tall, is left uncut, so the panel is solid at a child's height. Above that, the sheet is laser cut in a design selected by the designer, such as clouds, animals, nature scenes, a school mascot, or a community logo. The cut-outs let in light and views while giving the play space a character all its own. The 1/4" aluminum sheet is rigid, powder coated, rustproof, and non-combustible, and it mounts in the same patent-pending aluminum picture frame as the rest of the Elite line.
PlaySAFE Laser Cut Infill Panel Specifications
| Infill | 1/4" artistic laser cut aluminum sheet (design selected by the designer) |
|---|---|
| Solid infill | 3'-0" minimum height of uncut, solid sheet at the base of the panel |
| Infill retainer | 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" × 1/8" aluminum angle (6061-T6) |
| Frame | Patent-pending 3" × 2" × 1/8" aluminum vertical compression channel with 3" × 4" × 1/8" aluminum top and bottom caps (6061-T6) |
| Panel width | Custom; Typical is 60". 48" for heights above 10' |
| Panel height | Custom to project |
| Finish | PPG Peridium TGIC polyester powder coat, custom colors |
Built on the PalmSHIELD Elite Picture-Frame System
- Structural picture frame: Every panel is fully enclosed in a patent-pending aluminum compression channel with a consistent 3" reveal.
- Adjustable installation: Panels adjust vertically and horizontally to follow grade changes.
- Post options: 3" and 4" tubular aluminum T-posts, corner posts, and post sleeves, with loose flanges bolted to the post for a flush finish, surface-mounted on 10" × 10" × 3/4" aluminum base plates.
- Mix and match: Laser cut PlaySAFE panels share the same frame and posts as the PlaySAFE plank panels, so artwork panels can be placed as accents along a plank enclosure.
- Finish and warranty: PPG polyester powder coat tested to ASTM D3363 (2H), ASTM D2794 (160 in-lb), and ASTM B117 (1,000+ hours), backed by a 20-year limited warranty against rust, peeling, and blistering.
Common Applications
- Themed playground and play area enclosures
- Childcare and early learning center yards
- School entries and recreation areas with mascots or logos
- Parks, libraries, museums, and community spaces
