Stainless Steel Frames
Stainless steel window and door frames are resistant to fire, resistant to corrosion and resistant to bacteria. Stainless steel frames can be configured as architectural door frames, side-lites, transoms, and “borrowed-lite” fixed windows.
Frame Types
SS Door Frame
Stainless Steel Door Frame – 3 Sided Steel Door Frame
SS Door Frame - DBL
Stainless Steel Double Door Frame – 3 Sided Steel Door Frame for Paired Openings
SS Door Frame - TSM
Stainless Steel Door & Transom Frame – Steel Door Frame w/ Transom Lite Opening
SS Door Frame - SL1
Stainless Steel Door & Sidelite Frame – Steel Door Frame w/ Sidelite
SS Door Frame - SL2
Stainless Steel Door & (2) Sidelite Frame – Steel Door Frame w/ (2) Sidelites
SS Window Frame - BL
Stainless Steel “Borrowed” Wall Lite – Steel Framing for Inoperable Windows
Custom Stainless Steel Door Frames
Order custom stainless steel door frames in 304 or 316 marine grade alloy
Stainless steel window and door frames are resistant to fire, resistant to corrosion and resistant to bacteria. Stainless steel frames can be configured as architectural door frames, side-lites, transoms, and “borrowed-lite” fixed windows.
Commercial Durability & Performance
Standard for Most Commercial Doors
16ga. | Extra Heavy-Duty
16 gauge stainless-steel frames are used in heavy-duty and extra-heavy-duty commercial door assemblies.
14ga. | Max-Duty
14 gauge stainless-steel frames are used in maximum duty commercial metal door applications.
Stainless-Steel Alloy
Standard for Most Commercial Doors
Type 304
In addition to iron, 304 stainless-steel contains approximately 8% nickel and about 18% chromium. 304 stainless-steel window and door frames are known for their corrosion resistance and frequent use in food processing and public facilities.
Type 316
In addition to iron, 316 stainless steel contains approximately 10% nickel, 16% chromium and 2% molybdenum. Compared to 304 alloy, 316 stainless steel door and window frames are more resistant to corrosion from chloride and acidic environments.
Stainless-Steel Finishes
Standard for Most Commercial Doors
#4 | Satin Brushed
#4 satin stainless-steel doors are known for their “brushed” linear appearance. Stainless steel doors with #4 finish are known to resist blemishes, scratches and fingerprints.
#8 | High Gloss Polished
#8 high gloss, polished stainless-steel doors are known for their non-directional, “mirror” like appearance. Stainless steel doors with #8 finish are highly reflective.
#2B | Mill Finish
Stainless-steel doors with #2B mill finish are known for their non-polished, non-brushed surface that may appear inconsistent, distorted and/or partially reflective.
Steel Frame Profiles
Standard for Most Commercial Doors
Unequal Rabbet
Double rabbet frames accept doors, panels and glass inside one or more rabbets. Rabbets can be equal or unequal in size.
Standard for Most Commercial Doors
Unequal Rabbet w/ Backbend Return
Backbend frame returns improve a double rabbetted frame’s ability to slip-over finished walls.
Cased Opening
Cased opening frames are used in pass through doorways and door applications where a stop cannot be used.
Single Rabbet
Single rabbeted frames have one rabbet where a door, panel or glass can be mounted inside.
Double Egress
Double egress frames allow bi-directional traffic flow through a paired door opening.
Mullion | Double Rabbet
Double rabbet mullions divide door frames, side-lites, transoms and window frames into separate sections.
Mullion | Single Rabbet
Single rabbet mullions divide door frames, side-lites, transoms and window frames into separate sections.
Stainless Frame Anchors
Standard for Most Commercial Doors
Existing Wall | Compression
Compression anchors are used for knock-down door frames that slip-over existing walls. Outward force and the strength of the wall stabilize the door and frame.
Standard for Most Commercial Doors
Existing Wall | P&D Tube
Punched holes allow for attachment to masonry or wood stud walls with countersunk expansion bolts or lag screws. Tube anchor backing prevents damage during installation.
Standard for Most Commercial Doors
New Wall | Universal/Wood Stud
Universal / wood stud anchors attach directly to the metal or wood studs of an unifinshed wall. Drywall or other wall surfaces conceal the anchors inside the wall.
Standard for Most Commercial Doors
New Wall | Masonry Wire
Masonry wire anchors are designed for installation into new concrete or masonry walls. Frames using masonry wire anchors must be assembled before wall construction begins.
New Wall | Steel Stud
Steel stud anchors allow a hollow metal frame to fasten to steel-studs with self-tapping metal screws. Frames with steel stud anchors must be mounted before drywall is installed.
New Wall | Masonry "T"
Masonry “T” anchors are used for installations in new concrete or masonry walls. Frames using masonry “T” anchors must be assembled and set in place before construction begins.
Existing Wall | P&D Butterfly
Punched holes allow for attachment to masonry or wood stud walls with countersunk expansion bolts or lag screws. Butterfly anchors prevent damage during installation.
New Wall | Universal/Wood Adjustable
Universal/wood stud anchors attach directly to the studs of unfinished walls. Adjustable anchors can be used to fit varying jamb sizes.
Recommended Use of Stainless-Steel Frames
References & Options
SDI/ANSI: SDI-100-91/ANSI 250.8-03 | SDI-105-98/ANSI A250.11-01 | SDI-107-84/ANSI A250.6-03
SDI-111-09 Recommended Selection & Usage Guide for Standard Steel Doors, Frames and Accessories
SDI-112-08 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized/Galvannealed) Standard Steel Doors and Frames
SDI Drywall Slip-On Frames
111-F Recommended Existing Wall Anchors for Standard Steel Doors and Frames
SDI-110-09 Standard Steel Doors and Frames for Modular Masonry Construction
ANSI/SDI A250.13-2008 (R2018) Testing and Rating of Severe Windstorm Resistant Components for Swinging Door Assemblies for Protection of Building Envelopes
Intertek/Warnock Hersey Fire Testing
Neutral Pressure: CAN/ULC S104 | NFPA 252 | UBC7-2 (1994) | UL 10B
Positive Pressure: NFPA 252 | UBC 7-2 Part 1 (1997) | UL 10C
International Standards: BS 476 | EN 1634-1 | ISO 3008
Non-Fire Rated Openings: Stainless-steel doors and frames are frequently used in non-fire rated commercial door openings.
20 MIN: 20 minute fire rated doors are used in 1-hour walls where smoke and draft control is a concern.
45 MIN: 45 minute fire rated doors are used in 1-hour corridors, room partition walls, or exterior walls that may be subject to moderate fire.
60 MIN: 60-minute fire rated doors are used in 1-hour walls that divide occupancies in buildings.
90 MIN: 90-minute fire rated doors are required in two-hour walls, stairwells, elevator shafts, boiler rooms and exterior areas with severe fire risk.
3 HR / 180 MIN: 180 minute, or 3-hour, fire rated doors are required in 4-hour walls that separate a large building, or multiple buildings into designated fire areas.
Commercial Metal Door Frames: Stainless-steel architectural door frames are frequently used with wood and metal commercial doors.
Fire Rated Windows and Doors: Stainless-steel frames can be configured for use in fire-rated window and door applications.
Side-Lite Frames: Stainless-steel frames can be fabricated as sidelite frames and supplied with pre-cut glass stops.
Transom Frames: Stainless architectural door frames can be fabricated as transom frames to accept glass above a door opening.
Stainless Window Frames: Stainless steel borrowed lites are fixed-windows frames that may be divided by mullions.
Heavy-Duty Steel Door Frames: Stainless doors and frames have anti-corrosive properties.
Hygenic Applications: Because of their anti-bacterial properties, stainless-steel windows and doors are frequently used in airports, food and drug processing facilities and surgical centers.
TDI – Inland Zone 2: Texas Department of Insurance approved hurricane doors and frames are required in exterior door openings within zone two of the designated coastal region.
TDI – Inland Zone 1: Texas Department of Insurance approved hurricane doors and frames are required in exterior door openings within zone one of the designated coastal region.
TDI – Seaward Zone: Texas Department of Insurance approved hurricane doors and frames are required in exterior door openings within the designated seaward intracoastal zone.
Florida Building Code: Florida approved hurricane doors and frames are required in exterior door openings within the state of Florida. (Insufficient for properties in Miami-Dade County)
Miami-Dade County, FL: Miami-Dade approved hurricane doors and frames are required in exterior applications within the county of Miami-Dade, FL.
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