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Frames

The Designer Range offers a choice of four recognised frame designs, although we are able to manufacture other frame sections if preferred. A minimum lining thickness of 32mm is required, however, in some situations certain ironmongery products require a thicker frame.

All frame designs are available to suit common standard partition widths of 94, 100, 113, 126 and 144mm, however other widths can be accommodated. Solo frames can be manufactured to suit specific size requirements while the two part Cubith design has in-built flexibility. Mono and Barum frames can be adapted to non-standard partition thicknesses using an 18mm thick extension lining at a minimum of 44mm wide. Where extension linings cannot be used, a one piece Mono or Barum frame will be manufactured to suit. For double action situations the Barum frame without the stop should be used.

Three of the designs – Mono, Cubith and Barum – can be manufactured from hardwood, softwood or MDF with all feature edges softened to a 3mm radius. All three are available with the clear Hyalux Natural polishing system or Hyalux Tint translucent colour finish.

To protect the factory finish and conceal on-site fixings, frames, linings, stops and architraves can be counter bored and supplied with matching pellets. Additional options for stops and architraves include the Leaderflush Shapland secret-fix detail or pinning and filling on site by others.

The steel frame design – Solo – has a rebated section made to suit the partition thicknesses specified. The face can be left clean, primed, powder coated or stove enamelled. Solo frames can also be manufactured in stainless steel with a brushed finish. Pre-prepared holes are incorporated for on-site fixing, concealed by flush, steel cover discs to match the chosen finish. The Split Solo is also available to cater for varying partition thicknesses.

Glazed screens

Door leaves from the Designer Range can be incorporated into glazed screens constructed using the Barum frame section in order to comply with fire certification up to 60 minutes. For either clear or wired glass, the maximum individual pane size that can be accommodated is 2420mm wide or 2420mm high, but not exceeding 2.15m² area.

Screens are supplied ready for glazing by others on site and the frame section is available in hardwood or softwood. They can be finished with our clear, satin finish, Hyalux Natural polishing system or Hyalux Tint to give a translucent colour accentuating the grain of the timber. Alternatively, they can be supplied primed ready for painting on site.

Technical details on frames can be found in our Specifying with Doors and Doorsets brochure. Alternatively, contact our Technical Services department for details.