Lockey PSMAX Max Guard Panic Shield with Tamper Protection
The Lockey Max Guard Panic Shield (PSMAX) provides heavy-duty tamper protection for gate panic bars, blocking unauthorized manipulation attempts from outside the secured perimeter while preserving normal interior operation. Built from 16 gauge electro-galvanized steel with a powder coated finish, it is engineered for demanding commercial gate installations exposed to weather and repeated use. Available in Black and Silver to match existing gate hardware.
Features & Benefits
- Precise Coverage: 26" length x 4 3/4" width x 3/4" depth provides comprehensive panic bar coverage.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: 16 gauge electro-galvanized steel delivers exceptional durability and corrosion resistance for outdoor applications.
- Tamper-Resistant Design: Mounts above the panic bar mechanism to block external access attempts without affecting interior egress.
- Durable Powder Coat Finish: Available in Black or Silver for long-lasting weather and wear resistance.
- Commercial-Grade Performance: Engineered for high-traffic commercial gate installations requiring reliable perimeter security.
Technical Specifications
- Model: PSMAX
- Dimensions: 26" L x 4 3/4" W x 3/4" D
- Material: 16 gauge electro-galvanized steel
- Finish: Powder coated — Black or Silver
- Application: Commercial gate panic bars
- Use: Commercial
Common Applications
- Commercial property perimeter gates
- Industrial facility access points
- Multi-unit residential complexes
- Parking facility entry systems
- Warehouse and distribution center gates
- Educational institution and healthcare facility perimeter control
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Door Trim and Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Door Trim and Latch Protection
- Commercial/Residential:
- Commercial
- MAP Policy:
- Yes
- Product Category:
- Gate Hardware
- Department:
- Door Hardware
- Product Type:
- Panic Shields
Lockey PSMAXSILVER – Frequently Asked Questions
1) People are reaching through my gate from the outside and pushing the panic bar to let themselves in. What stops that?
That is exactly the problem the Lockey PSMAX Max Guard is built for. It's a steel shield that mounts above the panic bar on a gate so an arm or a tool coming through the gate from the outside can't get down onto the push pad. Egress from the inside is untouched, so anyone leaving still just pushes the bar and walks out. It covers a 26 inch run of the bar and stands 3/4 inch deep off the mounting face, which is what puts a physical barrier between an outside hand and the mechanism.
2) How long is the Lockey PSMAX panic shield, and will it cover the whole panic bar on my gate?
The PSMAX measures 26 inches long, 4 3/4 inches wide, and 3/4 inch deep. Measure the exposed run of your push bar first: 26 inches is the coverage you get, so on a wide gate leaf with a longer device the shield protects the section it spans rather than the full bar end to end. Also check the clearance above the bar, since the shield mounts there and needs 4 3/4 inches of clear face plus 3/4 inch of projection.
3) Does a panic shield lock the gate or block people from getting out in an emergency?
No. The Max Guard shield doesn't touch how the exit device works from the secure side. It sits above the panic bar and blocks outside manipulation only, so interior operation stays normal and anyone inside pushes the bar and exits the same way they did before it was installed. If you need the gate to actually resist entry, that job belongs to the lock and the panic device itself; the PSMAX is added tamper protection over the top of them.
4) Do I get a panic bar with the Lockey PSMAX, or is it just the shield?
PSMAX is the guard itself, a formed 16 gauge steel shield that goes on over a panic bar you already have on the gate. It isn't an exit device and it won't replace one. If the gate has no panic hardware yet, the panic bar is a separate purchase and the shield goes on afterward.
5) Is the Lockey Max Guard panic shield OK to leave outside on a perimeter gate year round?
It's built for outdoor gate duty. The shield is 16 gauge electro-galvanized steel with a powder coat over it, so the corrosion protection is on the steel and in the finish, not just paint on bare metal. That's the construction you want on a gate at a parking entry, an industrial yard, or an apartment perimeter where the hardware never comes indoors.
6) What's the difference between a panic shield and a latch guard on a gate?
Different parts of the same opening. A latch guard is a plate at the jamb or gate post that closes the gap around the latch so it can't be shimmed or pried. The Lockey Max Guard covers the push bar instead: 26 inches of 16 gauge steel above the bar so nobody reaching through the gate can work the pad from outside. If your problem is someone popping the latch, a latch guard is the part; if it's someone getting a hand or a hook onto the bar, this is.
7) Which finish should I order for the PSMAX panic shield, black or silver?
Two choices, Black and Silver, both powder coated. Match whatever is already on the gate: black on a powder coated ornamental steel or aluminum gate, silver where the gate frame and the existing exit hardware read as bare or galvanized metal. The shield is the same 26 x 4 3/4 x 3/4 inch part either way, so it's purely a color call.
8) Is the Lockey Max Guard a commercial-duty part or a residential gate accessory?
Commercial. It's specified for commercial gate installations, and the places it typically goes are perimeter gates at apartment and multi-family properties, parking structures, warehouse and distribution yards, industrial access points, and school and hospital perimeters. 16 gauge steel is why it holds up in those spots: high traffic, weather, and repeated abuse at the same push bar.
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Does the Lockey PSMAXSILVER come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Lockey PSMAXSILVER is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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