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Can wood doors be used with with double egress frames?
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Yes, wood doors can be used and installed in most hollow metal frame applications including FE-Series and DE-Series Double Egress frames. Caution - For fire rated applications the wood door manufa...:
What are the installation tolerances for hollow metal frames?
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Industry standards for hollow metal frames installation tolerances have been developed by both the SDI (Steel Door Institute) and HMMA (Hollow Metal Manufacturers). Both standards are based on th...:
Steelcraft field paint instructions
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Steelcraft frames and doors are furnished with a high grade, low gloss, baked-on prime paint that provides the best possible protection against corrosion, abrasion and weather, and is an excellent ...:
Can you mount a 6030 closer in a hollow metal frame?
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To mount the 6030 series closer in a hollow metal frame, the frame has to be a "cased open" frame (meaning no stops formed in the frame) because the 6030 series closer is a double acting closer, wh...:
What is the maximum frame size for a label transom and sidelight frame?
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Maximum hourly rating for a transom and side light or panel frame is 1 1/2 hour (90 minutes).In masonry wall application the maximum is 13'6" x 12'2"In stud wall application the maxi...:
Is a 20 minute label door a real fire door?
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The 20 minute Fire Rating is a valid label and are commonly referred to as "Smoke and Draft control door assemblies". Depending on the local fire code and the openings's applica...:
Hollow Metal price estimates
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Pricing information is not a part of the Knowledge Center data. For all hollow metal price comparisons please e-mail the Steelcraft Estimating Team. For your reference, the e-mail address...:
What is thermal bow?
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Thermal Bow is a temporary condition which occurs in metal doors mainly due to the temperature differential from one side of the door to the other. This may occur in exterior doors when direct sun ...:
What is the standard Steelcraft door thickness?
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1 3/4" is the standard door thickness. Steelcraft only makes a nominal 1 3/4" thick door. A 1 3/8" was made for light duty commercial applications but that product was discontinued in 1999.:
Can you change 98/9947 WDC device to a 98/9947 hollow metal device?
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Yes, for Panic devices only by ordering the top rod kit part #050574, bottom rod kit part #050575, and screw pack #090061. Fire Rated devices can NOT be converted and would require a compl...:
What is ASTM E-119?
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ASTM E-119 is a test standard for walls, partitions and floor or roof systems: This test standard is also used for ceramic type glasses when used as window wall and/or borrowed light frames.As...:
Can Steelcraft make a 12 gage hollow metal mullion?
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Steelcraft does not manufacture 12 gage closed section mullions. The maximum is 14 gauge. Steelcraft can provide the outer perimeter (open sections only) of a transom frame in 12 gage material. ...:
Are Steelcraft doors and/or frames fire rated?
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Yes, Steelcraft doors and/or frames are available and can carry a UL, WH or FM label. The type of fire label (UL, WH or FM) is dictated by the specifications and local building code. Doors ...:
Where is the Fire Label located on a door and a frame?
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Fire labels (UL, ITS/WHI or FM) are located as follows: Butt Hinges and Pivots: On the doors the fire label is located on the hinge edge between the top and 2nd hinge preparation. On the fram...:
Can "toed in" or "toed out" jambs be adjusted?
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This condition (toed in or toed out jambs) is usually not found until the door is installed.Frames which have toed in or toed out jambs have been installed out of tolerance.It is the responsibility...:
What is 5, 10 and equal (NAAMM/HMMA) hinge spacing?
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"5, 10 and equal" Hinge Spacing: The industry terminology which usually refers to the Custom (NAAMM/HMMA) Door hinge locations. This location dictates: Top Hinge - located 5" from the underside ...: