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Are stainless steel doors and frames available?
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Yes, stainless steel doors and frames are available. Door Construction: LS-Series: Visible edge seams Door construction similar to the ...:
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.:
What types of steel are used in commercial steel doors?
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The three most common steel types are cold rolled steel, galvannealed steel, and galvanized steel. Cold Rolled Steel (CRS) is suitable for most interior applications, is uncoated steel a...:
How many compression anchors are provide per jamb on DW-Series frames?
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For compression anchor details refer to the “ANCHORING SYSTEMS” section in the Steelcraft Tech Data Manual.Anchor Quantities: • 1 compression anchor per jamb through 9"depth • ...:
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 ...:
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 causes excessive pinhole rust to start showing up on steel frames?
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CAUTION must be used in investigating this problem - In most cases, excessive field rusting of products is caused by improper storage at the jobsite. That situation must be validated prior to refus...:
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...:
Is there a test to determine if a door or frame is galvannealed (galvanized) steel or cold rolled steel?
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A simple field test can determine if a door or frame is galvanized or cold rolled steel, however this test will not determine if the steel is A60, A40 or G90. The Tech Tip can be viewed here.:
Can Steelcraft doors be prepped for the 98/9949 Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Device?
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Yes, as an option, Steelcraft doors are available with factory prepared for the 98/9949 Concealed Vertical Cable Exit Device.L, B, CE, T and CE-Series doors are available factory preparedDoor prepa...:
Can steel frames be installed after the wall board is installed in stud wall applications?
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DW and K-Series frames are designed to slip onto a stud wall after the wall is finished (painted, wall papered, etc).Walls can be either wood stud or steel studUsed only for interior appl...:
Why are lead lined frames used?
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Lead lined frames are intended for use in the X-ray Room locations in Health Care facilities. Frames are provided by Steelcraft prepped as follows: Frames are supplied knock-down (KD). Fram...:
Are 12 gage steel frame available?
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Steelcraft offer a 12 gage F-Series frame. Basic product offering:Door opening size:Single Door = 4´-0" x 8´-0"Double Door = 8´-0" x 8´-0"Double rabbet only. Single rabbet is not available.Fra...:
Can a 1 3/4" thick panel be used in a fire rated transom frame with a transom bar?
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Transom panels are available in the following constructions: 1 3/4" thick panels with interior construction similar to an L-Series door installed into a frame either Without a transom bar - r...:
Door hitting the strike jamb?
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If the door hits the frame (or rubs on the rabbet of the head or jamb) the frame is out of square and improperly installed. Door edge rubbing on the rabbet - shimming the hinges may resolve the...:
What options are available to add frame reinforcement for surface closer?
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Steelcraft offers two optional types of reinforcements for open section header to be installed in distributor shop or in the field: Full profile sleeve; is a 14 gauge, 16" long part to fit the p...: