Hollow Metal Door Frame Jamb Anchors

Frames are available in virtually any jamb depth or profile and can be welded or made as knocked down frames.

Hollow metal door frame jamb anchors.

These are supplied either 6 or 8 to a frame and simply clip into the inside of the frame behind the single backbend and are laid in between the rows of block. Anchors are provided for any wall condition whether new or existing. Frames are installed after a majority of the studs are in place but before the gypsum wall board has been installed. 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. 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. Frames are assembled squared welded ground smooth and prime painted. Hollow metal frame applications for existing openings.

Stud anchors are often shipped loose with the frames or they can be welded into the jambs. Flush mount frames with punch dimple anchors. Hollow metal door frames are available with a wide range of anchoring options to accommodate varying wall conditions and can be used with steel doors or commercial wood doors. Hollow metal door frames are commonly used in commercial and institutional buildings.

It is critically important as stated above that one anchor be placed near the top of each jamb another near the bottom. Welded corners provide a smooth seamless appearance. Slip on kd drywall frames 2. 6 6 1 drill appropriate size hole per fastener.

Base anchors come as standard in welded type hollow metal frames. 6 6 use tapered shims between anchors and wall and spreaders to maintain squareness and alignment of frame and to maintain door opening sizes. 16 gauge steel fire rated up to 3 hours. A welded hollow metal door frame can be used for both interior and exterior applications.

Frame anchors rough opening sizes welded versus knockdown frames frame profiles and jamb depths are covered in detail as well. 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. 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. 6 4 slide frame into wall opening.

The base anchors have holes pre drilled so you can fasten the frame to the floor. 6 5 where possible one jamb should be butted tightly to the wall. These are welded or screwed into the bottom of both jambs. 6 3 1 frames may also be supplied with anchors welded in place.