Hollow Metal Door Lite Kits with Glass

A door lite insert is the glazing and securing frame fitted into a door cutout. It retains the glass panel firmly in place within hollow metal doors. Inserts can be supplied for standard doorway installations or engineered configurations, fulfilling fire-rated egress requirements and architectural vision requirements.

Frame assemblies for glazed openings, side lites, and transoms are manufactured using steel thicknesses ranging from 16 gauge to 12 gauge. This range ensures structural integrity and durability in commercial construction, providing dependable performance for heavy-traffic applications and fire-rated life safety doorways.

Yes, hollow metal doors and glazed frame assemblies are available with UL fire-rated certifications. These assemblies comply with NAAMM and HMMA standards, ensuring reliable performance in commercial fire-rated doorway installations, exit corridors, and double egress openings.

Glazed openings can be manufactured in multiple configurations, including standard three-sided frames, side lite frames, transom frames, and borrowed light assemblies. Options include cut-and-notch or fully welded frames, along with custom arched, radius, or segmented profiles.

Hollow metal doors accommodate several core options based on opening specifications. Available selections include polystyrene, polyurethane, temperature rise, and steel-stiffened cores. Core selection depends on your building requirements for fire protection, thermal properties, and structural rigidity.

Lead times vary by configuration and schedule requirements. Standard frame assemblies typically process in 5 to 7 business days, while standard doors range from 7 to 10 business days. Expedited quick-ship options and dedicated truck delivery schedules are available upon request.