Common Questions
Sampson is a heavy-duty commercial swing gate designed for architectural screening, equipment enclosures, utility areas, commercial properties, and other applications requiring a large, durable swing gate.
Standard widths are 10, 12, 16, and 20 feet. Standard heights are 6, 8, and 10 feet. Larger or custom dimensions can be engineered for specific projects.
Yes. Sampson gates can be custom engineered for project-specific opening widths and heights.
Available infill options include solid composite, solid vinyl, solid aluminum, mini louver, semi-private, and Element designs. Other PalmSHIELD architectural infills may be available depending on the application.
The Sampson frame uses a structural tubular U-shaped frame designed to provide the strength required for large commercial swing-gate applications.
Sampson uses heavy-duty hinges designed to support large cantilevered gate loads. The current hinge system uses two 4-3/8″ × 4″ × 1/2″ hinge leaves and a 3/4″ hinge pin.
The Sampson hinge system has a rated load capacity of 5,000 pounds.
Sampson gates use a bolt-on installation method. The gate can be bolted through the gate frame or installed using the manufacturer’s backing plate configuration.
Yes. The hinge system allows field adjustment to compensate for movement and load over the life of the gate.
The hinges include grease fittings to simplify routine lubrication. Regular inspection and lubrication help maintain proper gate operation.
Yes. Sampson can be configured with PalmSHIELD architectural infill to coordinate visually with adjacent screening and fencing systems.
Lead time varies based on gate size, infill selection, finish, engineering requirements, and current production capacity. Contact PalmSHIELD for the current estimated lead time.
PalmSHIELD will typically need the clear opening width and height, gate swing direction, infill selection, mounting and foundation conditions, desired finish, site wind requirements, and any automation or access-control requirements.
