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Hollow metal door frame jamb anchors.
A welded hollow metal door frame can be used for both interior and exterior applications.
Frames are available in virtually any jamb depth or profile and can be welded or made as knocked down frames.
Basics are covered and details on hollow metal door cores fire ratings wind load testing galvanizing door levels and models are too.
Anchors are provided for any wall condition whether new or existing.
Base anchors come as standard in welded type hollow metal frames.
Flush mount frames with punch dimple anchors.
6 5 where possible one jamb should be butted tightly to the wall.
16 gauge steel fire rated up to 3 hours.
The base anchors have holes pre drilled so you can fasten the frame to the floor.
These are welded or screwed into the bottom of both jambs.
The stirrup or yoke is welded to the back of the jamb soffit.
Standard hollow metal door frames are constructed from 16 gauge roll form steel but can also be manufactured in 14 gauge or 12 gauge metal thicknesses.
The adjustable strap and stirrup type is normally used on hollow metal frames and is approved for use on fire rated frames.
Hollow metal frame applications for existing openings.
Stud anchors are often shipped loose with the frames or they can be welded into the jambs.
The diagrams below show metal door frame anchors based on the type of framing used.
Frames are assembled squared welded ground smooth and prime painted.
6 3 1 frames may also be supplied with anchors welded in place.
Frames are installed after a majority of the studs are in place but before the gypsum wall board has been installed.
It is critically important as stated above that one anchor be placed near the top of each jamb another near the bottom.
Frame anchors rough opening sizes welded versus knockdown frames frame profiles and jamb depths are covered in detail as well.
6 4 slide frame into wall opening.
Hollow metal door frames are commonly used in commercial and institutional buildings.
Welded corners provide a smooth seamless appearance.
Custom hollow metal frames we fabricate custom hollow metal frames to fit any size opening including borrowed lite sidelite and transom frames of any profile.
In new block walls the frame is fastened to the floor at the base anchors and either wire masonry anchors or t anchors are used.
6 6 use tapered shims between anchors and wall and spreaders to maintain squareness and alignment of frame and to maintain door opening sizes.
There are hollow metal frame anchors that are specifically used for each wall type and there is also a combination anchor that can be used for either type of stud.
