HM Adjustable KD Frame
ADJ-47: 4 1/2” – 7 3/4″ Throat
ADJ-711: 7 1/2″ – 12 1/4″ Throat
Available from MDI to the commercial market since 2003.
Metropolitan Door Industries offers a full range of standard and custom hollow metal frames in various sizes and profiles. One of our most popular frames is our Adjustable Profile. Our Adjustable knock-down frame is available in two sizes:
- ADJ-47: Adjusts from 4 1/2″ – 7 3/4″ throat size (A/K/A ADJ-S)
- ADJ-711: Adjusts from 7 1/2″ – 12 1/4″ throat size (A/K/A ADJ-L)
See Illustration No. 1.

Specifications
- 16 gauge A40 Galvanneal steel. G90 galvanized is optional.
- Prepared for use with 1 3/4” (45 mm) thick doors.
- Knock-down (KD) construction only.
- Hinge jambs are prepared and reinforced to receive 4 1/2” x 4 1/2” (114 mm x 114 mm) butt hinges.
- 10 ga. high frequency dual purpose hinge reinforcement with return bend for added strength and rigidity.Metropolitan Door Adjustable KD Corner Profile
- Hinge reinforcements can be easily field converted to accommodate heavy weight hinges.
- Strike jambs are prepared & reinforced (12 ga.) to receive one standard 4 7/8” (124 mm) strike in accordance to ANSI A115.1.
- 2” face (or trim) dimension is standard on all MDI® frames.
- Hinge jamb, strike jamb, and head are “punched & dimpled” through the face (on both sides) of the frame for installation. See Illustration No. 2.
- 16 gauge closer reinforcement standard on fire labeled frames.
- Standard 1/2” return bend profile with drywall return.
- Fire rating: op to 90 min available. Some restrictions do apply.
- Fire labeling: WHI lab.
- Application: Most commonly used in commercial applications.

