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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 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 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...:
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 ...:
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 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...:
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...:
Does Steelcraft offer textured steel face sheets on doors?
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Steelcraft does not offer doors with textured steel face sheets. Textured steel options (EP1 and EP3) were discontinued in 2000 due to lack of demand Steelcraft does offer optional GrainTech steel...:
What causes doors and/or frames to rust?
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Prime or painted surfaces which have been scratched or otherwise marred during installation (including field welding) and/or cleaning must be field repaired and re-primed by the installing contractor.:
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...:
Does Steelcraft have frame installation instructions?
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It is always recommended to point installers to the industry installation manuals which are very comprehensive and are ANSI documentsClick here to get the updated link to the Steelcraft Shop M...:
What are Insulclad doors?
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Insulclad® entrance door systems are commercial aluminum entrance systems manufactured by Alcoa/Kawneer. Door panels include a layer (1/4" or 1/2" thick) of material added to the push side of ...:
Are steel stiffeners required in all door constructions?
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No, steel stiffeners are not required in Hollow Metal doors, they are one of many optional core available.Per ANSI/SDI A250.8 and ANSI/HMMA 867, core construction are optional offeri...:
What do you do if rust spots show up on steel doors and frame material?
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During the construction cycle, spot rust is usually attributed to either material handling damage or improper storage of the material on the jobsite. The material must be repaired and repainted as ...:
Is Steelcraft an active member of SDI?
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Steelcraft is a long-standing and very involved member of several training and industry organizations. Some of the major trade associations of which Steelcraft is and active member include: SDI ...:
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 causes the top rod case to pull away from or strip out of the face of a steel door?
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Hardware falling off a door is caused by one or all of the following issues: Field abuse Improper internal reinforcements in the door Improper field preparation The top or bottom rod case can...:
Is there honeycomb core around the perimeter of doors that have either polystyrene or polyurethane insulation?
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Polystyrene Cores: The L-series door with polystyrene core insulation and the CE-series door have full slab polystyrene core.Polyurethane Cores: The L-series door with polyurethane core has honeyco...:
What core options are available in L-Series door?
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Door cores are available as follows: L-Series SL-Series and A14-Series Doors: Honeycomb core is standard Polystyrene core is optional Polyurethane core is optional CE-Serie...:
What options are available on the CE-Series doors?
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CE Series door in a variety of embossed panel designs and gages. The CE series embossed panel doors also offer a wide range of specifiable options including sizes, and hardware prepar...:
What is a communicating frame?
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Communicating Frames are hollow metal frame fabricated such that a door is installed in each rabbet of a double rabbeted frame (2 doors total) to facilitate dual access and control of the opening, ...:
What is a raceway?
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A raceway in a door provides a clear wiring access through the door core from hinge to lock edge. In a steel (hollow metal) door, the raceway is typically a length of conduit installed during d...:
Why do frames rust out fast?
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Excessive premature frame rusting is caused by improper jobsite installation practices and most likely caused by the following circumstances: :
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 ...: