The PalmSHIELD Sampson™ Architectural Swing Gate Series is engineered to meet demanding commercial and industrial standards, while maintaining a refined architectural appearance suitable for design-forward projects. Each gate is manufactured in accordance with recognized industry standards for safety, strength, and long-term performance.
Gate Frame Construction
- Material: 6063-T6 Aluminum Alloy Extrusions
- Frame Design: Extruded tubular aluminum with U-shaped architectural frame
- Finished Edges: Fully finished on all four sides of the infill
- Top Frame Member:
- 2" x 2" aluminum structural tube or
- 2" x 1" aluminum structural channel
- Bottom Frame Member:
- 2" x 2" aluminum structural tube
- Vertical Frame Members:
- 2" x 2" aluminum extrusions at gate leaf edges
Welding & Structural Integrity
- Welding Standard: AWS D1.2 Structural Welding Code
- Certified Welding Procedures: Yes
- Certified Aluminum Welders: Yes
- Structural Reinforcement: Diagonal “X” cable bracing
Gate Hardware
- Hinges: Minimum of two heavy-duty pivoting hinges per gate leaf
- Hinge Attachment: Through-bolted to gate frame
- Locking – Single Swing Gates:
- Heavy-duty latch system (padlock compatible)
- Locking – Double Swing Gates:
- Latch system with lockable drop rod assemblies per leaf
Finish & Coatings
- Finish Options:
- Mill finish aluminum
- Polyester powder-coated finish
- Surface Preparation:
- Sweep blasted or chemically pretreated for coating adhesion
- Color Options:
- Endless powder coat color selections
- Performance:
- Corrosion-resistant
- Low-maintenance architectural finish
