What is the difference between galvanized and galvannealed steel?
Galvannealed and galvanized steel are zinc coated at the steel mills and are designed for rust and corrosion resistance. Both steels are passed through a hot dip coating process for rust prevention. G...
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Does Steelcraft offer a KD (knocked down) assembly for sidelight frames?
Side Light and Side Panel frames - Side Light and Side Panel frames are not KD (Knock Down), they must be assembled and welded.
All side lite and side panel frames must be assembled and welded p...
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Are DW or K-Series frames available with side lights?
No, sidelights are not available in the DW or K-Series frames.
The DW and K-Series frame is only available in either 3-sided or borrowed light frames.
DW and K-Series frames are only available as...
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Are 12 gauge reinforcements available on Steelcraft frames?
Steelcraft does offer the following optional 12 gauge reinforcement for frames:ASA strike (4 7/8" ANSI A115.1-2)Regular, Parallel Arm, or Top Jamb Closer reinforcementsContinuous Hinge ...
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Can a 1 3/4" thick panel be used in a fire rated transom frame with a transom bar?
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 - refe...
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Will 1 7/16" thick glass require a special rabbet size on borrowed light frames?
Yes. 1 7/16" thick glass but a special rabbet size is required. The size of rabbet required for the frames would depend on the size of the glazing bead being used.
For 1" wide glazing stops, a m...
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What is the maximum glass light size available on a 20 minute sidelight frame?
On fire rated transom and/or sidelight frames and fire rated window frames, Steelcraft labeling procedures only control the O/A width and/or height of the frames based on wall condition. The amount of...
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What is a mullion?
A Mullion is a vertical frame member set in a double door opening which will allow both door leaves to be active.
Mullions can be fixed or removable.
Mullions may also occur between a door and ...
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What is the maximum size of a welded elevation frame?
The following size limitations per frame unit, are in enforced for welded elevation frames shipped from the factory. These limitations are in place due to the physical size of shipping trail...
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How many anchors are in a frame?
For Steelcraft frame anchor locations refer to the frame "Anchoring Systems" section of Steelcraft's Tech Data Manual.
Basic guidelines are as follows:
Anchor Qua...
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