Aluminum Heavy Wall Tube Frame System with Applied Stops

Special-Lite^® Tube Frames with Applied Stops are the best choice for heavy-duty applications. They offer a degree of adjustability that provides a tighter fit and better weather sealing in irregular openings.

Features and Benefits

• Our frame extrusions are made of 6063-T6 aluminum alloy, and the minimum wall thickness is 1/8″ (3.2mm) for strength and durability.
• All corner joints are secured with heavy-duty internal joint anchors that enhance strength.
• EPDM glazing bead provided for improved sealing
• Applied stops provide 7/16″ (11mm) bite for glazing materials and are secured at ends and every 10″ (254mm) for security
• 1/2″ (13mm) aluminum bar stock reinforcements under door stop at closer, strike, and mullion/center post attachment locations for durability

Tube Frames with Applied Stops are available in the following standard sizes:

• SL-41 = 5/8″ x 4-1/2″ (16mm x 114mm)
• SL-40 = 1-3/4″ x 4″ (44mm x 102mm)
• SL-45 = 1-3/4″ x 4-1/2″ (44mm x 114mm)
• SL-50 = 1-3/4″ x 5″ (44mm x 127mm)
• SL-55 = 1-3/4″ x 6″ (44mm x 152mm)
• SL-145 = 1″ x 4-1/2″ (25mm x 114mm)
• SL-146 = 1″ x 6″ (25mm x 152mm)
• SL-240 = 2″ x 4″ (51mm x 102mm)
• SL-245 = 2″ x 4-1/2″ (51mm x 114mm)
• SL-250 = 2″ x 5″ (51mm x 127mm)
• SL-260 = 2″ x 6″ (51mm x 152mm)
• SL-280= 2″ x 8″ (51mm x 203mm)