Specifying the correct anchors for the wall type is essential for a good installation of the frame into the opening. For more information about installing frames see: “Storage and Installation of Hollow Metal Frames” Article as appeared in the December 2009 issue of Doors and Hardware Magazine. Rachel S. Smith, former Karpen Steel President authored the article.

Frame Anchor Options

The options that we have for Frame Anchors are Steel Stud Anchors, Wood Stud Anchors, Masonry Anchors, Existing Opening Anchors, Floor Knee Into Throat, Floor Knee into Opening and Straps at Base of Jambs.

Steel Stud Anchors

  • Steel stud anchors are welded into the frames and come out flush with the frame backbends.

Steel Stud Anchors

Wood Stud Anchors

  • Over 6″ JW, need to know stud size in order to locate the anchors correctly in the frame throat.

Wood Stud Anchors

Masonry Anchors

  • Masonry Strap Anchors – Standard
  • Masonry “T” Anchors – Available for non labeled frames. Shipped loose.
  • Adjustable Masonry Anchors – Available

Masonry Anchors

Existing Opening Anchors

  • Supplied with Bolts on UL Labeled Frames
  • Bolts – option on other frames.
  • If ordered KD frame with EO – will need to know if frame is butting or wrapping the wall to provide the correct high hat anchor for the application.

Existing Opening Anchors

Floor Anchor Options

The options that we have for Floor Anchors are Floor Knee Into Throat, Floor Knee into Opening and Straps at Base of Jambs.

Floor Knee Into Throat

  • Standard floor knee for new construction — used with Steel Stud Anchors, and New Masonry Anchors

Floor Knee Into Throat

Floor Knee into Opening

  • Standard floor knee for existing masonry openings.

Floor Knee into Opening

Straps at Base of Jambs

  • Strap anchors into throat are standard for Wood Stud Anchors and for Compression Anchors.

Straps at Base of Jambs