The head is the horizontal top member of a hollow metal door frame, spanning between the two jambs and forming the upper edge of the opening. It is pressed from sheet steel in the same profile as the jambs, with an integral stop and returns so the three pieces read as one continuous frame once assembled.

This piece is sized for a 34 in. opening with a 4-7/8 in. jamb depth, the throat dimension that suits a standard stud-and-board wall assembly. Heads of this type are typically mitred or notched at the corners to mate with the jamb legs, and are anchored back to the rough opening before the wall finish is closed in.

Supplied as a single head member, it is used to complete a knock-down frame or to replace a damaged head on an existing steel frame without pulling the whole assembly.

Key Features

• Horizontal top member of a hollow metal door frame, matching the jamb profile
• Formed steel construction for a rigid opening that resists racking and abuse
• Integral door stop and returns run the full length of the head
• 4-7/8 in. throat depth suits common stud-and-board wall thicknesses
• Corners designed to mate with matching jamb legs for a knock-down assembly
• Accepts standard surface-applied closers, stops and head-mounted hardware
• Sold individually so a single damaged member can be replaced

Applications

• Completing knock-down hollow metal frames in commercial interior partitions
• Replacing a damaged head on an existing steel door frame
• Corridor, stair and utility room door openings
• Mechanical, electrical and storage room entries
• Tenant fit-outs and interior renovations using steel frames

Product Details

• Type: Hollow metal door frame head
• Material: Formed steel
• Opening Width: 34 in.
• Jamb Depth: 4-7/8 in.
• Sold As: Each

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