Hollow Metal Door Frames KD Drywall Frame

KD Drywall Frame

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A KD or Knocked Down hollow metal drywall frame (slip-on frame) is used for interior applications and comes in 3 pieces (strike jamb, hinge jamb and head). The KD drywall door frame is designed to be installed after the stud wall has been built and drywall applied, as it wraps the wall.

Easy to install – simply wrap built stud wall
Fire-Rated up to 90 Minutes (1-1/2 Hour Label)
Standard Jamb Depths of 4-3/4″ to 8-1/4″

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Product Overview

3-Piece Knocked Down Drywall Frame for Stud Walls – Commercial Hollow Metal Door Frame

The knocked down drywall frame is for interior stud walls and for use with steel or wood doors. Drywall frames are designed for light to heavy duty applications in both commercial and institutional buildings. Frames are installed in rough openings after the wall has been constructed and finished. They are supplied with a KD (knock-down) corner for quick installation.

Features

16-Gauge cold rolled steel
Pair frames available for double doors
Includes screw adjusting compression anchors (compresses against stud)
Sill attachment is made through the frame face, directly into the wall sill runner; frame is supplied with factory countersunk holes for screw attachment
Hardware preparations and reinforcements are in accordance with ANSI A250.6.
Recommended for interior applications only
Fire-rated up to 90-Minutes with WHI / ITS mylar label applied

Construction	Heavy Duty; 16-Gauge Cold Rolled Steel - meets the requirements of ANSI A250.8-2014 (SDI 100)
Handing	Handed - LH/RHR, RH/LHR
Jamb Faces	2-inch Jamb and Head Faces
Stop Height	5/8” Stop Height
Rabbets	Unequal Double Rabbets Standard
Returns	1/2” Double Return
Corners	Exact Fit Die-Mitered Corner Connections
Hinge Reinforcements	7-Gauge Hinge Reinforcements
Strike Prep	4-7/8” Universal ASA Strike Preparation (Blank Strike Jambs Available)
Closer Reinforcement	Optional 14-Gauge Door Closer Reinforcement
Silencer Preparation	9/32” Silencer Preparation
Pair Head Preps	Flush Bolt Strike, Silencer Preps
Optional Preps	Blank Hinge Jamb For Continuous Hinge, Deadbolt Strike, Electric Strike, Exit Device Strike Reinforcement
Anchors	Screw Adjusting Compression Anchors on Jambs, Dimpled Base Anchor Holes
Fire-Rating	Optional – WHI / ITS up to 90-Minute Fire-Rating (Mylar Label) - Fire-Rated Assemblies must be in accordance with NFPA 80
Finish	Factory-Applied, Baked-On, Rust Inhibiting Primer (No Special Color Options) – Not intended to be a finish coat. It is recommended that finish paint (top coat) be applied after installation
Buy American Act Compliance	Meets Buy American Act – Made in USA
Mfg. Hinge/Lock Locations	Steelcraft Locations Standard (Ceco, Curries, and Custom Locations Available)

5-5/8″ Jamb Depth
(4-5/8″ Wall Thickness)

5-7/8″ Jamb Depth
(4-7/8″ Wall Thickness)

7-1/8″ Jamb Depth
(6-1/8″ Wall Thickness)

8-1/4″ Jamb Depth
(7-1/4″ Wall Thickness)

Measure the overall wall thickness and add 1″ to determine jamb depth

Wall Thickness (throat size) + 1/2″ Return + 1/2″ Return = Jamb Depth

Stud Type	Stud Size	Drywall on each side	Wall Thickness (Throat Size)	Jamb Depth (Profile)
Wood	2″ x 4″(3-1/2″)	5/8″	3-1/2″ + 1-1/4″ = 4-3/4″	5-7/8″
Wood	2″ x 4″(3-1/2″)	1/2″	3-1/2″ + 1″ = 4-1/2″	5-1/2″*
Wood	2″ x 6″(5-1/2″)	5/8″	5-1/2″+ 1-1/4″ = 6-3/4″	7-3/4″
Wood	2″ x 6″(5-1/2″)	1/2″	5-1/2″ + 1″ = 6-1/2″	7-1/2″*
Steel	2″ x 3″(2-1/2″)	5/8″	2-1/2″ + 1-1/4″ = 3-3/4″	4-3/4″
Steel	2″ x 3″(2-1/2″)	1/2″	2-1/2″ + 1″ = 3-1/2″	4-1/2″*
Steel	2″ x 4″(3-5/8″)	5/8″	3-5/8″ + 1-1/4″ = 4-7/8″	5-7/8″
Steel	2″ x 4″(3-5/8″)	1/2″	3-5/8″ + 1″ = 4-5/8″	5-5/8″
Steel	2″ x 4″(3-5/8″)	5/8″ (2 Layers)	3-5/8″ + 2-1/2″ = 6-1/8″	7-1/8″
Steel	6″	5/8″	6″ + 1-1/4″ = 7-1/4″	8-1/4″
Steel	6″”	5/8″ (2 Layers)	6″ + 2-1/2″ = 8-1/2″	9-1/2″*
Steel	8″	5/8″	8″ + 1-1/4″ = 9-1/4″	10-1/4″*