After the hollow metal door frame is anchored to the studs the drywall is slid inside the frame return.
Stud hollow metal door frame anchors.
Since the standard face on a hollow metal frame is 2 the outside dimensions of a 3070 welded frame will be 3 4 x 7 2 so this ro dimension will give you 1 4 of play.
Figure 5 steel stud 4.
Frames are manufactured to accommodate any wall condition including masonry steel and wood stud.
Hollow metal door frames are commonly used in commercial and institutional buildings.
A welded hollow metal door frame can be used for both interior and exterior applications.
After 5 years of using these existing masonry hollow metal frame anchors exclusively on our door and frame installations we realized that there are many door installers that are unaware of such a revolutionary fastener.
We at doorbeast created this website to showcase a frame anchor that is not well known in the industry.
Universal stud anchors are typically sold as a loose anchor that snaps into the frame throat but options for welded in anchors are available.
Figure 5 the steel stud anchor welded to the back of the jamb is used on custom frames and meets fire rating requirements.
If you are installing a welded frame into a fire rated stud wall remember that the drywall will have to extend at least 1 2 into the frame so you can not simply butt the.
Fortunately there are various methods to anchor the frame to the walls.
Anchors are provided for any wall condition whether new or existing.
A wide variety of frame anchors are available.
These can be supplied as kd knock down for field assembly or welded prior to installation as a complete unit similar to f series frames.
Each of our installers save hours on the jobsite.
16 gauge steel fire rated up to 3 hours.
6 8 to 8 0 available kd 3 piece knock down or wgs assembled welded and ground smooth.
Figures 6a and 6b both types of wood stud anchors shown are welded to the back of the jamb.
T strap anchor wire loop anchor masonry masonry 3.
Jr metal frames manufacturing quality hollow metal frames and anchors including adjustable frame steel stud and wood strap combo anchor.
The c series frames are typically welded and installed as part of the wall framing sequence using wood or steel stud anchors building the wall up to the frame.
Hollow metal frames are installed in various locations throughout a building.
Commercial metal door frames must be installed before the drywall is hung.
The diagrams below show metal door frame anchors based on the type of framing used.
Many wall types are used in buildings including wood stud walls steel stud walls and masonry walls.
Welded corners provide a smooth seamless appearance.
2 0 to 4 0 heights.
