Welded Metal Frame

Starting at  $191
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A welded hollow metal door frame can be used for both interior and exterior applications. Anchors are provided for any wall condition, whether new or existing. Frames are assembled, squared, welded, ground smooth and prime painted. Welded corners provide a smooth seamless appearance.

  • 16-Gauge Steel – Fire-Rated up to 3 Hours
  • Anchors for New or Existing Walls (Stud or Masonry)
  • 4-3/4″ to 8-3/4″ Jamb Depth (Custom Profiles Available)
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Product Overview

Welded Hollow Metal Door Frame for Commercial Applications

3-sided flush frames are designed to meet requirements for standard to maximum duty applications including commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. They are installed in both interior and exterior locations, and in virtually all types of buildings and wall constructions. Anchors are provided for new or existing walls.

Features

  • 16 Gauge cold rolled steel (galvanized available)
  • WGS – Assembled Frame: Squared, Welded Face Corners & Ground Smooth
  • Includes welded-on spreader bars to serve as bracing during shipping (Note that spreader bars are to be removed prior to installation, and the attachment points may require touch up and finishing.)
  • Pair frames available for double doors
  • Universal hinge preparations allow for easy field conversion from standard weight .134″ thick hinges to heavyweight .180″ hinges
  • Hardware preparations and reinforcements are in accordance with ANSI A250.8-2014 (SDI 100)
  • Fire-rated up to 3-Hours with WHI / ITS mylar label applied

Construction

Heavy Duty; 16-Gauge Cold Rolled Steel - meets the requirements of ANSI A250.8-2014 (SDI 100)

Handing

Handed - LH/RHR, RH/LHR

Jamb Faces

2-inch Jamb and Head Faces Standard (4" Heads and Custom Jamb Faces Available)

Parts

2 Jambs, 1 Head - Assembled Frame; Squared, Welded Face Corners & Ground Smooth

Stop Height

5/8” Stop Height

Rabbets

Unequal Double Rabbets Standard

Corners

Exact Fit Die-Mitered Corner Connections - Welded Face Corners, Ground Smooth and Primed

Hinge Reinforcements

7-Gauge Hinge Reinforcements

Closer Reinforcement

Optional 14-Gauge Door Closer Reinforcement

Strike Prep

4-7/8” Universal ASA Strike Preparation (Blank Strike Jambs Available)

Silencer Preparation

9/32” Silencer Preparation

Pair Head Preps

Flush Bolt Strike, Silencer Preps, SVR Preps

Optional Preps

Blank Hinge Jamb For Continuous Hinge, Deadbolt Strike, Electric Strike, Exit Device Strike Reinforcement

Existing Wall Anchors

EWA-Existing Wall Butterfly Anchor Standard (Loose), Existing Wall Tube Anchor (Welded-in), Reversed Base Anchor

New Interior Stud Wall Anchors

Combo Stud Anchor (Wood or Steel), Floor Base Anchor (Loose or Welded-in)

New Exterior Wall Anchors

T Anchor, Wire Anchor, Floor Base Anchor (Loose or Welded-in)

Fire-Rating

Optional – WHI / ITS up to 3-Hour Fire-Rating (Mylar Label) - Fire Rated Assemblies must be in accordance with NFPA 80

Finish

Factory-Applied, Baked-On Rust, Inhibiting Primer (No Special Color Options) – Not intended to be a finish coat. It is recommended that finish paint (top coat) be applied after installation

Buy American Act Compliance

Meets Buy American Act – Made in USA

Mfg. Hinge/Lock Locations

Steelcraft Locations Standard (Ceco, Curries, and Custom Locations Available)

hollow-metal-frame-434-jamb-depth4-3/4″ Jamb Depth
(3-3/4″ Throat)

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(4-7/8″ Throat)

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(5-3/4″ Throat)

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(6-3/4″ Throat)

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(7-1/4″ Throat)

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(7-3/4″ Throat)

6-1/4″ and 7-1/8″ standard jamb depths also available (not pictured here)

The anchors below are attached to the stud and/or floor before the drywall is hung.

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Combo Stud Anchor (Wood or Steel)

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Floor Base Anchor

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Combo Anchor Detail


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T Anchor


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Wire Anchor

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Floor Base Anchor

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Wire Anchor Detail

EWA – Existing Wall Butterfly Anchor ¹

EWA – Existing Wall Tube Anchor ²

Reversed Base Anchor ³

1. Standard. Can be used with existing block wall or exterior wood stud walls (frame butts wall). Frame is punch and dimpled (4 dimpled holes per jamb = 8 per frame). Furnished with flat head (8) 3/8″ x 6″ masonry sleeve anchors or flat head (8) 3/8″ x 5″ wood lag screws. Butterfly anchors snap-in – ship loose standard. Can be welded-in for an additional charge.

2. Non-standard – available upon request at an additional charge. Welded-in tube anchor. Can be used with existing block wall or exterior wood stud walls (frame butts wall). Frame is punch and dimpled (4 dimpled holes per jamb = 8 per frame). Furnished with flat head (8) 3/8″ x 6″ masonry sleeve anchors or flat head (8) 3/8″ x 5″ wood lag screws.

3. Non-standard – available upon request at an additional charge. Welded-in reverse base anchor (install threshold to cover anchor).

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Punch and Dimpled Frame Detail

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Anchor Detail