PalmShield News Articles

PalmSHIELD gets bigger and better.

PalmSHIELD now offers aluminum gate posts for those customers who want only aluminum materials on their projects. PalmSHIELD seamlessly integrates steel posts into their mechanical equipment enclosures for all gate posts due to the strength of steel on a cantilevered load. However, we recognize that some customers want a full aluminum mechanical equipment enclosure on […]

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PalmSHIELD’s Gorilla hinges prove to be kind.

PalmSHIELD’s Gorilla hinges are designed to be forgiving. PalmSHIELD has conducted a great deal of research on how our product is being installed, installation challenges, hurdles, etc. Our Gorilla hinges provided for a full close but our customers wanted some flexibility to allow for some slight variations in post installations. We agree. We quickly modified […]

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PalmSHIELD announces new keyed internal latch.

PalmSHIELD is excited to announce our new keyed internal latch.  Unlike other manufacturer’s latch, our new latch is: Keyed from both sides.  If locked on one side must also be unlocked from the same side.  OR Keyed from one side. Internal.  Nothing is face mounted except the handles. Accessible from both sides. Chrome handles. Large 1 1/2″ x 1/2″ […]

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PalmSHIELD is all about hydrogen fuel.

PalmSHIELD is selected to participate in the introduction of hydrogen fueling stations across America.  Toyota’s new hydrogen fuel cell cars will use this fueling stations as well as other new entries into the hydrogen fuel market.  PalmSHIELD will be protecting and disclosing the hydrogen fuel equipment.  With PalmSHIELD’s largest louvers in the industry and full framed panels; it […]

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PalmSHIELD selected to protect our electrical grid.

PalmSHIELD was selected to protect critical components on a series of electrical substations throughout North America.  NERC has set forth criteria for larger substations that impact our nation’s electrical grid.  These criteria include protecting various components of these substations from acts of vandalism.  PalmSHIELD is the perfect solution as it both provides a visual barrier and […]

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PalmSHIELD Specifications

PalmSHIELD offers a full set off product specifications in a Word document.  You may set your panel height, panel width, gate size, post size, etc.  If you are a architect, engineer, or product specifier; you will appreciate our specifications that are in a user friendly format.

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PalmSHIELD gets engineered.

PalmSHIELD received engineer’s stamp for South Dakota State University stadium improvements.  PalmSHIELD was engineered to meet IBC building code for wind loading.  Our louvered system received an South Dakota engineer’s stamp, validating our system to meet IBC codes. Looking for a louvered system that will meet a UBC or IBC code?  Look no further.  PalmSHIELD is […]

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American Ultra Latch. The perfect solution for substations and equipment enclosures.

The only anti-cut no-cut non-removable gate latch. The American Ultra Latch is the only non-removable, no-cut gate latch on the market. It is a perfect fit for substation and equipment enclosures that are not attended by personnel. A bolt cutter will not get you through this lock. MidAmerican Energy has been specifying the American Ultra […]

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American Ultra Latch – A non-removable no-cut solution for gate latches. The only anti-cut lock.

The American Ultra Latch is now in-stock.  See pictures and illustrations below. The American Ultra Latch is THE only no-cut, non-removable gate latch solution available.  The American Ultra Latch is available in a single swing and double drive version.  This latch meets multiple needs and fits a wide variety of circumstances.  This is the only […]

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PalmSHIELD goes back to school

PalmSHIELD was selected as to conceal the new mechanical area being built at the University of Nebraska – Omaha.  Kiewit Construction and the University of Nebraska had reviewed several different screening options.  In the end, they selected PalmSHIELD. PalmSHIELD has the leading louvered screen systems, offering the only fully framed screening panels.  PalmSHIELD is custom […]

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PalmSHIELD knows how to pack a lunch for a long trip.

PalmSHIELD was selected by AeroJet Rocketdyne as an industrial and professional grade louvered screen enclosure. Aerojet Rocketdyne is a leader in the development and manufacture of aerospace propulsion systems; precision tactical weapon systems; and armament systems, including warhead and munitions applications.  PalmSHIELD provided a custom fabricated system that assured complete blockage of AeroJet Rocketdyne’s mechanical […]

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An Introduction to PalmSHIELD Louvers & Architectural Screening

Architectural and louvered screens have been used for years to conceal mechanical equipment, generators, compressors, etc. American Fence Company has been installing these screens and fences for decades. Over time, we have come to appreciate the shortcomings and strengths of some of the more popular architectural screen fencing and wall systems. Hence, we strongly promote […]

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