Steelcraft Paladin PW-Series doors and FP-Series frames meet FEMA Tornado Resistant requirements and have been designed and tested to meet the requirements of FEMA 361 guidelines and ANSI ICC500....
Tornado shelter applications require the use of Paladin PW14-Series doors and FP14-Series frames:
Tornado shelter doors are a tested system comprising of the door, frame and hardware.
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The following hinges are available on Paladin series doors and frames:
Butt hinges - 4 1/2", 5" or 6" ball bearing type either standard or heavy duty
Continuous hinges - full mortise...
Raceway availability: Optional factory installed raceways are available in doors but are not available in frames.
Preparation Info: Steelcraft installs a flexible 1/2" ID steel conduit through the...
Astragals are required on:
3 hour fire rated pairs:
Double doors - swinging in the same direction
Double Egress - swinging in opposite directions
Fire rated Dutch Doors
Fire rated 1 3/4" t...
Yes, Steelcraft does offer optional A60 and A40 Galvannealed, and G90 Galvanized steel on doors and frames.
Galvannealed A60 and A40:
A60 coating designation - optional on all doors and frame...
CAD drawings are available for doors and frames in 3 drawing formats:
Autocad (.dwg) - Release 12
Encapsulated PostScript (.eps)
Data Exchange (.dxf)
Drawings are available on the...
Steelcraft have tested different types of doors and frame assemblies using Zero International gasket seals for the various STC ratings. Tests are in accordance to ASTM...
Frames can be installed either KD (knock down) or welded to receive the STC rating.
Steelcraft borrowed light frames are not listed/tested. Check with the glass manufacture if they are listed and with what type of framing used.
Sound seals are required. Zero International Gasket Notes:
Perimeter Seals – Zero #475 applies to the stop of the head and jambs.
Door bottom – Zero #367, surface applied.
Threshold ...
When rust appears, repair the affected surfaces by finish smooth, clean, treat for maximum paint adhesion, and touch up the surfaces with a direct to metal (DTM), rust inhibitive primer.
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.
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...
The backset is 2 3/4" from edge of door to the center line of the device and strike.
The preparation for the WS98/99 strike must be specified when placing order for the frame.