KD Masonry Frame
A KD or Knocked Down Hollow Metal Masonry Frame can be used for exterior or interior applications and comes in 3 pieces (strike jamb, hinge jamb and head). The KD masonry frame can be installed before or after the wall has been built. Can be used with exterior wood stud walls as well (butts existing wall).
- 16-Gauge Steel – Fire-Rated up to 3 Hours
- Wall Anchors for Masonry and Wood Stud Walls (New & Existing)
- Standard Jamb Depths: 4-3/4″ to 8-3/4″
Product Overview
KD – Knocked Down Masonry Hollow Metal Frame for Commercial Applications
3-sided flush frames are designed to meet requirements for standard to maximum duty applications including commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. They are installed in both interior and exterior locations, and in virtually all types of buildings and wall constructions. Anchors are provided for new or existing walls.
Features
- 16-Gauge cold rolled steel (galvanized available)
- Pair frames available for double doors
- Universal hinge preparations allow for easy field conversion from standard weight .134″ thick hinges to heavy weight .180″ hinges
- Hardware preparations and reinforcements are in accordance with ANSI A250.8-2014 (SDI 100)
- Fire-rated up to 3-Hours 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 Standard (4" Heads and Custom Jamb Faces Available) |
Parts |
2 Jambs, 1 Head |
| Stop Height |
5/8” Stop Height |
Rabbets |
Unequal Double Rabbets Standard |
| Corners |
Exact Fit Die-Mitered Corner Connections |
Hinge Reinforcements |
7-Gauge Hinge Reinforcements |
| Closer Reinforcement |
Optional 14-Gauge Door Closer Reinforcement |
Strike Prep |
4-7/8” Universal ASA Strike Preparation (Blank Strike Jambs Available) |
| Silencer Preparation |
9/32” Silencer Preparation |
Pair Head Preps |
Flush Bolt Strike, Silencer Preps, SVR Preps |
| Optional Preps |
Blank Hinge Jamb For Continuous Hinge, Deadbolt Strike, Electric Strike, Exit Device Strike Reinforcement |
Existing Wall Anchors |
EWA-Existing Wall Butterfly Anchor Standard (Loose), Existing Wall Tube Anchor (Welded-in), Reversed Base Anchor |
| New Wall Anchors |
T Anchor, Wire Anchor, Floor Base Anchor (Loose or Welded-in) |
Fire-Rating |
Optional – WHI / ITS up to 3-Hour 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) |
4-3/4″ Jamb Depth
(3-3/4″ Throat)
5-3/4″ Jamb Depth
(4-7/8″ Throat)
6-3/4″ Jamb Depth
(5-3/4″ Throat)
7-3/4″ Jamb Depth
(6-3/4″ Throat)
8-1/4″ Jamb Depth
(7-1/4″ Throat)
8-3/4″ Jamb Depth
(7-3/4″ Throat)
6-1/4″ and 7-1/8″ jamb depths also standard (not pictured here)
T Anchor
Wire Anchor
Floor Base Anchor
Wire Anchor Detail
EWA – Existing Wall Butterfly Anchor ¹
EWA – Existing Wall Tube Anchor ²
Reversed Base Anchor ³
1. Standard. Can be used with existing block wall or exterior wood stud walls (frame butts wall). Frame is punch and dimpled (4 dimpled holes per jamb = 8 per frame). Furnished with flat head (8) 3/8″ x 6″ masonry sleeve anchors or flat head (8) 3/8″ x 5″ wood lag screws. Butterfly anchors snap-in – ship loose standard. Can be welded-in for an additional charge.
2. Non-standard – available upon request at an additional charge. Welded-in tube anchor. Can be used with existing block wall or exterior wood stud walls (frame butts wall). Frame is punch and dimpled (4 dimpled holes per jamb = 8 per frame). Furnished with flat head (8) 3/8″ x 6″ masonry sleeve anchors or flat head (8) 3/8″ x 5″ wood lag screws.
3. Non-standard – available upon request at an additional charge. Welded-in reverse base anchor (install threshold to cover anchor).
Punch and Dimpled Frame Detail
Anchor Detail
