Steel Stud Door Frame Anchors

Useful when the stud type is unknown and time is of the essence alternative construction is to weld wood stud straps to the steel stud anchor surface includes standard base anchor note.

Steel stud door frame anchors. Universal stud anchors are a combination of both types of stud anchors making it usable at either type of stud wall. It is installed in stud walls before the drywall goes up with either universal stud anchors usa steel stud anchors ssa or z anchors. Steel stud anchors are made with a bent steel plate to butt up against the stud and are fastened to the stud through the throat of the stud. These can be supplied as kd knock down for field assembly or welded prior to installation as a complete unit similar to f series frames.

The universal stud anchors that are shown below clip inside the frame and have tabs on each side that bend around and wrap the stud. Position anchors in frame through the throat and tap in with a hammer. Install 1 inch wood spreaders every 36 inches as illustrated. After the hollow metal door frame is anchored to the studs the drywall is slid inside the frame return.

We at doorbeast created this website to showcase a frame anchor that is not well known in the industry. Wood stud anchors are made with two steel tabs that fold over the face of the stud and fasten to the stud. It is a companion piece to the sdi video how to install a steel door frame in steel stud construction please watch the video for a demonstration of all steps in this process. 7 3 erect brace square and plumb frame as shown.

Our frame anchors are simply amazing. Install the door frame into the rough opening. 7 2 1 frames may also be supplied with anchors welded in place. Commercial metal door frames must be installed before the drywall is hung.

Attach door frame anchors insert metal stud anchors into frame throat and tap into place with a hammer. Each of our installers save hours on the jobsite. After 5 years of using these existing masonry hollow metal frame anchors exclusively on our door and frame installations we realized that there are many door installers that are unaware of such a revolutionary fastener. The multipurpose fr380a hollow door anchor will reduce inventory and cover a variety of applications.

Universal stud anchors are typically sold as a loose anchor that snaps into the frame throat but options for welded in anchors are available. Wood stud anchors and steel stud z anchors are both welded into the frame to give installers several options for anchoring each jamb. There are pre drilled holes so you can screw the tabs to the stud. This manual provides step by step instructions for the installation of a steel door frame in steel stud construction.

Attach 3 anchors per side totaling 6 per frame. 7 steel stud wall construction studs erected with frame see figure 12 7 1 assemble frame per manufacturer s instructions.