PalmSHIELD uses both 6061 and 6063 aluminum in production of our architectural screens.  We select each profile based on its appearance and strength requirements.  What is the difference between these two alloys? 6061 Aluminum is the most commonly used aluminum alloy. It is specified in most applications due to its strength, heat treatability, comparatively easy […]

PalmSHIELD was selected as the mechanical equipment louvered screen system of choice for the Village of Glenview, Illinois.  The Village selected an eight foot tall PalmSHIELD Atlas louver system to protect and hide a compressor unit at the local train station.  The Village staff elected to install the system themselves.  After the installation, they commented […]

PalmSHIELD has a custom specification for slide gates that incorporate the PalmSHIELD louvered panels.   PalmSHIELD panels are very robust with the 3″ x 3″ framework.  A standard slide gate specification will not integrate with the PalmSHIELD louvered panels.  Thus, we have prepared a unique PalmSHIELD slide gate specification. If you are specifying PalmSHIELD for your mechanical equipment enclosure, roof top […]

For years, PalmSHIELD has been producing a perforated sheet metal option.  The perforated metal sheet has grown in popularity to the point that we will be adding several new pages to our website offering the perforated metal as an option for designers, architects and end users.  No worries.  We will continue to use our one-of-kind […]

PalmSHIELD was selected to be installed at the Village of Glenview Illinois train station.  PalmSHIELD is the perfect screening for heavy traffic areas.  With our picture framed panels, PalmSHIELD provides the necessary protection for the louvers to endure a lot of foot traffic without getting dented or bent.  PalmSHIELD is perfect for train stations, airports, […]

PalmSHIELD makes a huge impression at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.  Over three hundred feet of twelve foot tall PalmSHIELD Atlas horizontal louvers were installed around the Med Center’s cooling equipment.  The louvered mechanical screen system stands at the crest of a hill where it stands tall and will be viewed by all visitors […]

PalmSHIELD is proud to be part of the American Family Insurance Data Center’s new mechanical equipment addition.  PalmSHIELD has been protecting data centers’ mechanical equipment all across the United States.  Some of our most recent projects include the Google data center and the Prudential Insurance data center.  PalmSHIELD is the ultimate architectural equipment screening.

Dirt will soon be moving in Kilmarnock as ground breaking has been scheduled for the new Town Centre Park.  “This park is what the community has asked for and we will soon be underway,” stated Mae Umphlett, Kilmarnock’s Mayor.  A ceremonial ground breaking event is scheduled for October 5, 2016 at 5:00 PM at 150 […]

PalmSHIELD fabrication engineers and supervisors recognize the importance of continued education even on the most basic principles.  Our welding techniques are all in accordance with AWS D1.2  Structural aluminum welding.  The most important weld for us is combining the plate to the post as this is a structural weld that will be tested under severe […]

PalmSHIELD louvered screens has created a Easy-Up design and prototype.  This new design allows some flexibility in setting the posts where the space between the post can vary without creating a gap between the louvered panel and post.  Our new design allows for field setting the post in concrete footings and then installing the panels afterward. […]

PalmSHIELD’s Atlas horizontal louvers were selected by South Dakota State University over other louvered mechanical screening.  The PalmSHIELD louvered screening was installed in July, 2016 by American Fence Company of South Dakota.  The final install is spectacular.  Please see our photos in the gallery. PalmSHIELD is the ultimate choice for you mechanical screen fencing equipment […]

PalmSHIELD has posted our standard plate in our CAD section for louvered slide gates. These louvered slide gates are a perfect solution with space is tight and swing gates just won’t do. We can engineer the gate to any height or width of opening. Slide gates rely on cantilevered and shifting loads thus it requires […]