Specialty Frames
Frames engineered for non-standard openings — transoms, sidelites, borrowed lites, and multi-door assemblies for complex architectural designs.
When the opening requires more than a standard single or pair frame, HMF Express specialty frames are designed to match. All specialty frames use the same quality steel and manufacturing standards as our standard line.
Transom Frame
Fixed glazed panel above the door within the same frame assembly — available in single and pair configurations.
Sidelite Frame
One or two fixed lite panels flanking the door opening within the same assembly.
Borrowed Lite Frame
Glazed opening within a wall panel — no door, just a fixed vision lite in a hollow metal surround.
Multi-Opening Frame
Continuous frame system for two or more adjacent door openings sharing intermediate jambs.
Cased Opening
No rabbet — a hollow metal wrap around the opening for finish and protection without a door.
Combined Transom + Sidelite
Full surround assembly with transom, sidelite, and door opening in a single welded frame.
Pocket Door Frame
Frame for doors that slide into the wall — no swing clearance required, maximizes usable floor area in tight spaces.
Communicating Frame
Back-to-back assembly for two independently operable doors sharing a single wall — common in hotel suites and adjoining rooms.