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DOOR AND HARDWARE INSTITUTE
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DHI:
DOOR HOLDER
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hardware; Suface Holder, Concealed Holder, Over Head Stop:
DOOR STOP
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Frame feature; hardware, surface, concealed, door holder:
DOOR PULL
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hardware; pull handle, push plates:
Access point
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An access point is an access-controlled point such as a door, turnstile, or gate. At the hardware level, this consists of a grouping of devices (Door Contact, Soor Strike, Reader, REX).:
SFIC
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(Small Format Interchangeable Core is a small format cylinder core which can be removed from one housing and placed into another lock without removing or disassembling the lockset/door hardware.:
FSIC
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Full Size Interchangeable Core, a large format cylinder core that can be removed from one housing and placed into another lock without removing or disassembling the lockset/door hardware.:
Are GrainTech doors available with hardware preps?
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All hardware options (available on standard door) are available on GrainTech® doors. Available hardware are covered in the Steelcraft Price Manual. GrainTech® doors can be prepped for the Von Dupr...:
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 GrainTech?
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GrainTech® is a Steelcraft door option which provides a wood grained pattern which is embossed into both face sheets of the door. GrainTech doors are factory stained and top coated with a cle...:
What is the most common practice for running electric power from a frame to the door and hardware?
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Electrical hinges or a power transfer units are the most commonly used practices to run electric power to locks and/or strikes. Electric Hinges: Most electric hinges will fit into...:
Why are frames grouted?
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Grouting frames is: A process done in the field during hollow metal frame installation The internal cavity of the frame is fill with masonry or mortar It is intended to mainly provide ...:
What is an astragal?
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An Astragal is an applied molding attached most commonly to the meeting edge of doors to: Protection against weather conditions Minimize the passage of light between the doors Retard the passa...:
What is the maximum door size for UL fire rated doors?
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Maximum UL Fire Rated door sizes are as follows:A-Series:4' 0" X 8' 0" single door8' 0" X 8' 0” double door or pairsB-Series4' 0" X 10' 0" single door8' 0" X 10' 0” double door or pairsCE-Series:3'...: