Common Questions
Tiger is a heavy-duty architectural cantilever slide gate system designed for commercial and industrial applications where large openings, visual screening, structural performance, and architectural appearance are important.
A cantilever slide gate is a gate that moves horizontally across the opening without requiring a ground track beneath the moving gate panel. The gate is supported by a structural track and cantilever system.
Tiger uses a structural cantilever framework and track system that supports the gate as it slides horizontally across the opening. The gate is engineered around the opening size, gate weight, infill, wind loads, and operating requirements.
Standard opening widths include 10, 12, 16, and 20 feet, while custom opening sizes can be engineered for project-specific requirements.
Standard gate heights commonly include 6, 8, and 10 feet, while custom heights can be engineered based on the application.
A cantilever Tiger configuration does not require a conventional ground track beneath the moving gate. Other Tiger configurations may use different track arrangements depending on the project.
The required backspace depends on the opening width, gate configuration, counterbalance, and selected track system. PalmSHIELD determines the required layout during project engineering.
Tiger gates are engineered based on the gate dimensions, infill weight, wind loads, structural configuration, and operating requirements. The gate framework and track system are sized according to the project conditions.
Tiger can be configured with a wide range of PalmSHIELD infill options, including aluminum, composite, vinyl, louvers, perforated metal, wire mesh, solid, semi-private, textured, laser-cut, trellis, and other architectural designs.
Yes. Tiger gates can be configured for automated operation when required. Automation and access-control requirements should be identified during project planning so the gate and operator system can be coordinated appropriately.
Tiger gate frames and tracks use structural aluminum components, including 6063-T6 aluminum extrusions in applicable configurations. Specific materials vary by gate design and infill selection.
Tiger can use single- or double-track configurations depending on the gate weight, opening length, and structural requirements.
For cantilever slide gates, the counterbalance is generally based on the opening width and is determined as part of the gate’s engineering and structural design.
Yes. Tiger is designed to integrate with PalmSHIELD screening and fencing systems, allowing the gate infill and finish to coordinate with adjacent architectural screens.
Yes. Tiger gate systems are shop fabricated in sections as practical, with structural frames, supports, and tracks fabricated and assembled according to the selected design.
Tiger gates are available with powder-coated finishes and a wide range of color options, including custom colors depending on the selected material and finish.
Yes. CAD, BIM, specifications, and technical resources are available for Tiger gate configurations.
Lead time varies according to opening size, gate configuration, infill, engineering requirements, finish, automation, and current production capacity. Contact PalmSHIELD for the current estimated lead time.
PalmSHIELD will typically need the clear opening width and height, available backspace, gate direction, infill type, wind requirements, mounting/foundation conditions, desired finish, and whether automation or access control is required.
