
Premium Quality Architectural Storefront Door Systems Manufactured In USA
The Ranger HD Medium Stile architectural aluminum storefront entrance systemis designed for installation in exterior cold-formed steel stud wall openingsused in commercial offices, retail buildings, medical facilities, restaurants, warehouses, schools, municipal buildings, and other commercial construction projects.
Designed for moderate to heavy pedestrian traffic and increased abuse environments, the Ranger HD Medium Stile door features 3-1/2-inch vertical stiles, a 3-1/4-inch top rail, and a 10-inch ADA bottom rail. Its wider aluminum rails provide increased rigidity, improved hardware support, and greater resistance to twisting, flexing, and daily commercial abuse.
The door is constructed from 6063 architectural aluminum with reinforced corner blocks and welded construction for increased strength and dependable commercial performance.
This complete exterior entrance package includes a heavy-duty closed-back aluminum frame, factory pre-glazed insulated tempered safety glass, Grade 1 commercial hardware, an ADA lock indicator, an adjustable commercial hydraulic door closer, full-perimeter pile weather seals, a low-profile threshold, and a commercial bottom sweep.
The closed-back storefront frame is intended to be securely anchored to properly reinforced structural steel framing surrounding the rough opening. The finished wall assembly may include exterior gypsum sheathing, glass-mat sheathing, an air and water barrier, continuous insulation, and the selected exterior cladding system.
Made in the USA with an approximate 3–4 week production time.
The Ranger HD Medium Stile storefront entrance is designed for exterior commercial wall assemblies where a standard 2-inch narrow stile door may not provide enough strength for the expected traffic level, hardware requirements, or operating environment.
The 3-1/2-inch vertical stiles provide additional aluminum around the lock, pivots, hinges, closer, and other operating hardware. This creates a stronger and more rigid door assembly that is better suited for frequent operation and increased physical abuse.
A 3-1/4-inch top rail provides increased support at the top of the door, while the standard 10-inch bottom rail strengthens the lower portion of the door and provides a smooth lower surface for accessibility applications.
The included heavy-duty closed-back aluminum frame is designed to be installed into a properly framed exterior steel stud rough opening. Structural jamb studs, header framing, blocking, anchors, fasteners, flashing, and perimeter sealants must be selected according to the project design and installation conditions.
The result is a durable architectural aluminum entrance that maintains the clean appearance of a commercial glass storefront while providing increased strength for demanding exterior commercial applications.
Exterior cold-formed steel stud construction is commonly used in modern commercial buildings because it provides a lightweight and flexible wall system that can accommodate many different exterior finishes and insulation packages.
For this application, the storefront frame is installed within a structurally reinforced steel stud rough opening. The wall framing around the entrance must be designed to support the door frame, door weight, closer forces, operating loads, wind loads, and repeated use of the entrance.
Typical exterior steel stud wall assemblies may include:
The steel stud framing, sheathing, waterproofing, insulation, and exterior cladding are not included with the storefront entrance package unless specifically stated.
The door arrives welded, pre-glazed, and prepared for the selected hardware. The closed-back frame ships knocked down and must be assembled and installed at the job site.
Structural steel studs, framing reinforcement, sheathing, flashing, waterproofing, perimeter sealant, shims, and wall-construction fasteners are supplied by the installer unless specifically stated otherwise.
Ranger HD storefront entrances are available in Narrow Stile, Medium Stile, and Wide Stile configurations. The proper stile width should be selected based on the expected pedestrian traffic, abuse level, hardware requirements, and building application.
| Feature | Narrow Stile | Medium Stile | Wide Stile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical Stile Width | 2 inches | 3-1/2 inches | 5 inches |
| Top Rail Height | Standard narrow stile top rail | 3-1/4 inches | 5-1/8 inches |
| Bottom Rail Height | 10 inches | 10 inches | 10 inches |
| Traffic Level | Standard traffic | Moderate to heavy traffic | Heavy traffic |
| Abuse Level | Standard abuse environments | Moderate to increased abuse environments | Heavy abuse environments |
| Appearance | Slim architectural appearance with maximum glass area | Balanced appearance with increased strength | Substantial appearance with maximum rail strength |
| Hardware Support | Standard commercial hardware | Increased support for locks, hinges, pivots, closers, and access-control hardware | Maximum support for demanding commercial hardware applications |
| Typical Applications | Retail stores, offices, restaurants, and standard commercial entrances | Busy retail stores, office buildings, medical facilities, churches, municipal buildings, industrial facilities, and other demanding commercial entrances | Institutions, schools, universities, government buildings, transportation facilities, and other heavy-traffic or heavy-abuse environments |
| Recommended Use | Applications where a slim profile and standard commercial durability are preferred | Applications requiring more strength than a narrow stile door without the larger profile of a wide stile door | Applications requiring maximum durability and resistance to heavy traffic and abuse |
The Medium Stile configuration provides an excellent balance between the slim appearance of a Narrow Stile door and the maximum strength of a Wide Stile door.
A Medium Stile storefront door is an excellent choice when a commercial entrance requires more strength than a traditional narrow stile door but does not require the larger rails of a wide stile institutional entrance.
The Ranger HD Medium Stile storefront entrance is recommended for exterior steel stud commercial buildings where frequent use, increased traffic, weather exposure, or additional abuse resistance is expected.
For institutions, schools, universities, government buildings, transportation facilities, and other applications exposed to consistently heavy traffic or heavy abuse, consider the Ranger HD Wide Stile entrance with5-inch vertical stiles and a5-1/8-inch top rail.
Select the appropriate Ranger HD configuration for the required wall assembly, glass package, hanging method, hardware, handing, and entrance design.
| Brand / Series | Ranger HD |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Medium Stile architectural aluminum commercial glass storefront entrance system |
| Wall Application | Exterior cold-formed steel stud wall opening |
| Traffic Rating | Moderate to heavy commercial traffic |
| Abuse Rating | Moderate to increased abuse environments |
| Door Material | Heavy-duty 6063 architectural aluminum |
| Vertical Stile Width | 3-1/2 inches |
| Top Rail Height | 3-1/4 inches |
| Bottom Rail Height | 10 inches |
| Door Construction | Reinforced corner block and welded construction |
| Frame Construction | Heavy-duty closed-back aluminum frame |
| Frame Configuration | Knocked down for on-site assembly |
| Frame Anchorage | Field anchored to properly reinforced structural steel framing using project-appropriate commercial anchors and fasteners |
| Door Stop | Heavy-duty frame-mounted door stop |
| Weather Seals | Full-perimeter pile weather seals |
| Exterior Glass | 1-inch Low-E insulated double-pane tempered safety glass |
| Glazing | Factory pre-glazed |
| Lock | Heavy-duty Grade 1 storefront deadbolt |
| Lock Indicator | ADA locked and unlocked status indicator |
| Closer | Adjustable commercial hydraulic door closer |
| Hanging Hardware | Selected commercial pivot, hinge, or continuous hinge system |
| Operating Hardware | Solid aluminum pull handle and push bar |
| Threshold | Low-profile commercial saddle threshold |
| Bottom Seal | Commercial door sweep |
| Standard Finish | Dark bronze anodized |
| Optional Finish | Painted finishes by quotation |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| Production Time | Approximately 3–4 weeks |
Ranger HD is designed for contractors, architects, facility managers, and building owners who need a stronger and more customizable entrance than a basic value-engineered storefront package.
Final structural, waterproofing, accessibility, energy, and code compliance depend on the complete installed condition. The architect, engineer, contractor, installer, building owner, and authority having jurisdiction should verify all project-specific requirements.

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