LEAD LINED DOOR FRAMES, 

ASSEMBLIES AND MORTISING

New Shield's Hollow Metal Frames can be provided knocked down in three pieces and can be inserted into an existing wall opening. Frames can also be supplied welded, but must be built into the wall during construction.

3-Hinge Door Frame 

&

3-Hinge KD Door Frame

Stock Throat Sizes

(Custom sizes are special order)

Pivot Hinge Door Frame

When ordering, select the appropriate frame by using the Hinging Diagram based on your door size and lead thickness.
When ordering, please indicate:
-SWING of the door
-WIDTH & HEIGHT of the door
-Frame Type: Hollow Metal or KD
-THROAT of the frame
-WALL construction (wood stud, metal stud or masonry)

HINGING DIAGRAM

Used to determine what type of Assembly is required for your specific door.

New Shield has combined the door frame, mortising and hardware into a product called an Assembly. By purchasing both a door and Assembly, New Shield offers a complete unit, ready for installation.

Door Size

Lead Thickness

1/32"                 1/16"                 1/8"

From 2'0"

up to 3'0"

3-Hinge 3-Hinge 3-Hinge HD

From 3'2"

up to 3'6"

3-Hinge 3-Hinge HD Pivot Hinge

From 3'8"

up to 4'0"

3-Hinge HD Pivot Hinge Pivot Hinge

Due to the increased weight of a heavily shielded door, special consideration must be given to the hinging and supporting arrangement. Assemblies come in 3 hinge types, determined by the door size & lead thickness. Assemblies are also available for double doors.

FEATURES

Each Single Door Assembly includes: Knock Down or Hollow Metal door frame, Hinges with mortising, 1 Passage or Privacy Latchset with mortising.

DOOR MORTISING

New Shield can machine for any hardware need in the door of your choice.

For Double Doors, each assembly also includes: Additional hardware & mortising for the second door, Top & Bottom Flush Bolt, Lead lined wood or metal strip for astrigal.

PIVOT HINGE MORTISE

FLUSH BOLT MORTISE

Includes mortising for top, bottom and intermediate pivot hinges

STANDARD LATCHSET MORTISE

Includes a top and bottom mortise for 1 pair of flush bolts in a wood or metal door. This mortise comes complete with lead inlay, eliminating the need for special lead lined hardware.

Mortise for a standard latchset (wood door only).

Dimensions:  Bore 2-1/8"; Backset 2-3/4"; Crossbore 7/8"; Strike 1-1/8" x 2-1/4"

MORTISE TYPE LATCHSET MORTISE

As per a customer's template, this mortise comes complete with lead inlay, eliminating the need for special lead lined hardware.

BUTT HINGE MORTISE

Standard butt hinge mortise for wood & metal doors.

Dimensions: 4-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 3/16"

Call our Shielding Hotline (toll free):

 

1-86 NEW SHIELD

 (1-866-397-4435)

Fax: 1-253-484-5173

EMAIL: info@newshield.net

 

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