Steel & Metal Doors

Steel and metal doors are extremely rigid and are made to withstand the forces of daily operation. They are made of high quality wood core, covered with sheets of steel, and can be ordered in different sizes and colors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What personnel door materials does American Door offer?
Stainless steel (24-gauge, 304 grade), Kalamein metal (hot-dipped galvanized steel over solid, kiln-dried white pine cores), and hollow metal doors, plus a dedicated personnel fire door line.

Are these doors fire-rated?
The Kalamein Metal Personnel Door carries a 1 1/2-hour fire rating, and personnel fire doors are also available as a dedicated line.

What sizes do stainless steel personnel doors come in?
Pre-hung, universal 4-way swing doors in standard sizes of 3′-0″ x 6′-8″ and 3′-0″ x 7′-0″, with a nylon lockset insert to eliminate lockset loosening and an adjustable stainless steel strike plate.

What frame construction do Kalamein and hollow metal doors use?
16-gauge metal frames, all welded and fabricated with floor and wall anchors, mortised and drilled at the factory for templated hardware, with knocked-down frames provided with alignment tabs welded to the jambs.

What hardware and lock options are available?
Entry and passage sets, panic bar exit devices, hinges, door closers, mortise locks, dead bolts, alarm locks, code locks, magnetic locks, and push/pull latches, plus kick plates and windows.

Can a hollow metal door resist moisture and decay?
Yes. Its honeycomb core is a 1-inch hexagonal cell impregnated with phenolic resin, bonded under pressure to both door frames, to resist moisture, decay, and rot.