BWI Commercial Catalog rev 10-1

THE BWI DIFFERENCE
2015 /2016

THE BWI DIFFERENCE

We concentrate on setting our dealers up for success, because when you’re
successful, we’re successful. Read on to learn about a few key points of the
BWI® Difference.

Custom Frames

When it comes to your non-stardard sizes and configurations, we have you
covered. At BWI Commercial we fabricate your frames from flat steel to your
specifications. We specialize in custom stick / mullion / component, 3-sided
knock-down frame, 3-sided welded frame, borrowed lites, transom frames,
sidelites, custome elevations, and elevations with glass installed. An unprimed
finish is the defaul but, we can prime and finish the frame to match your needs.

Hardware Applied Services

Let us do some of the heavy lifting for you. Our hardware applied services can take
care of installing your devices and trim at our facility and crating the entire unit into
one package shipped directly to your job site helping you keep your project on
schedule and on budget.

Large Volume of Stock Hollow Metal & Hardware

At Bridgewater Wholesalers, Inc. we carry a large volume of Stock Doors, Frames,
and Hardware to service our customers with one of the best product offerings in the
industry. Our large inventory of products help supply your projects by Packaging
Your Hollow Metal, Custom Welded Frames, Wood Doors and Hardware into ONE
CRATED SHIPMENT, for direct to job site delivery. We are poised to rise to the
occasion on your most demanding hollow metal and hardware projects.

Knowledgeable Tech Support

As a company, we are known for our consistent quality, exceptional customer service,
and highly professional sales and support staff. At BWI®, Our Commercial Sales
Team is ready to service your needs by providing you with quick turn- around on
quotes and efficient technical support. Whatever our customer is looking for,
we strive to deliver.

Logistics

At BWI Commercial we know how to get you what you need. We offer free
delivery on our fleet of trucks to 13 states in the northeast. We package your
products taking the utmost care to ensure there is minimal to no risk of freight
damage as your shipment makes its way to your job site. The BWI ADVANTAGE.
We promise to deliver all of our stock inventory in 7 business days or less.

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HOW TO BUILD YOUR
COMMERCIAL OPENING

Step 1: DETERMINE YOUR OPENING CONDITIONS 4
FIRE RATINGS, APPLICATIONS, AND MORE 5

The first step in filling your commercial opening is to determine the opening condition.
What is your wall condition (this will determine fire ratings i.e. exterior, interior, corridor,
etc.)? What is your wall construction (steel stud, wood stud, block)? What is your rough
opening to determine your door and frame sizes? This will lead you into selecting your
commercial door and frame.

Step 2: CHOOSE YOUR FRAME
MASONRY OR DRYWALL?

Wall construction is the next step in building your commercial opening. When choos-
ing a frame you first need to know the construction of the wall. We stock best-in-class
fit and finish frames, including welded, knock-down, cut-and-notch, adjustable metal
and specially fabricated frames for drywall and masonry openings.

Step 3: CHOOSE YOUR DOOR 6

HOLLOW METAL OR WOOD?

To select the correct door, you need to determine the frequency of use, impact
probability, door level, conformance to local building and fire codes and, of course, the
design and appearance. We offer a full range of hollow metal and wood doors to meet
any commercial door need you may have. With an array of finishes, styles, core options
and fire ratings their line of doors are ideal for any setting.

Step 4: CHOOSE YOUR HARDWARE 8

EXIT DEVICES, CLOSERS, LOCKSETS, HINGES? 10

Knowing your opening condition, frame type and door you can now choose your
hardware. Again, you need to consider the frequency of use and any regulatory
requirements. Giving you a variety of options to complement your commercial door,
whether it’s hollow metal or wood.

Step 5: CHOOSE YOUR ACCESSORIES
FLAT GOODS, LITES & LOUVERS, SILLS & WEATHERSTRIPPING?

To sustain the longevity and appearance of your door it needs to be protected. No
matter the application we can help keep your door looking good as new. We can
supply you with everything you need to hang, latch, control and protect your door.

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DETERMINE OPENING CONDITIONS

Fire Ratings, Applications , and More

Fire doors and their respective frames and hardware are rated by the amount of time, in minutes or
hours, that a door can withstand the heat a pressure of a fire in test conditions.

Laws and regulations can vary greatly between states, cities, townships and
municipalities. We reccomend that you check with all regulating authorities to
ensure the door units you order and install comply with all applicable laws.

Positive Pressure (UL 10c) Fire Doors

The WDMA (Window and Door Manufacturers Association) separates positive pressure fire-rated doors
into two categories. Both Category “A” and Category “B” doors make use of intumescent seals. These
materials expand when heated, creating a tight seal and filling in gaps around the door. This expansion
helps prevent the spread of fire and super-heated gasses from escaping the opening.

Category “A”

Category “A” doors have intumescent seals and/or gasketing built into the structure of the door.
Although typically they do not require additional sealing between the door and frame in some cases
they may require a smoke seal or additional gaskets.

Category “B”

Category “B” doors are neutral pressure doors that require an additional intumescent strip and/or gasket
kit applied to the frame to provide an intumescent seal. Because fire regulations can vary greatly, some
areas will also require an intumescent strip as part of the door’s edge. Please discuss your needs with
your BWI Commercial Representave and we will be happy to add these additonal gaskets and or
intumescent strps to your order. They can be applied according to the enclosed instructions by the
installer in the field.

Smoke Seal Labels

Some doors, regardless of pressure requirements, may also require a smoke seal (‘’S”) label. This label
indicates that the installer is required to apply a category “H” gasket to the frame. If you are in need of a
(“S”) label let your BWI Commercial representative know and we’ll get you what you need.

Self-Closing

Fire doors must self-close and latch. This is accomplished using a door closer or self-closing hinges.
Not a problem, we’ve got you covered. See page 8 and 9 for our hardware offerings.

Self-Latching

Fire doors must have a labeled automatic latching device to engage the strike. Locksets with a latch bolt
or a panic device with a latch bolt are required. Deadbolts can’t be used in place of a latch bolt, but can
be used to add additional security to an opening with a latch bolt, except on egress doors.

Door Unit vs Wall Fire Ratings

Commercial codes typically require that door units be rated for three-fourths of the rating of the
surrounding wall. So if you have a 4 hour rated wall use a 3 rated hour door; a 2 hour rated wall use a
90 minute rated door; and a 1 hour rated wall use a 45 minute rated door.

Adding a Lite to a Fire-Rated Door

Adding a lite over 100 square inches to a fire-rated door will decrease its rating by 50%. If you install
a 24”x30” or commercial half-lite in a 3 hour fire-rated door this will give your opening a net fire-rating

4 of 90 minutes.

CHOOSE YOUR FRAME

Masonry Frames

BWI Commercial offers Mesker Door Masonry Hollow Metal Frames. For

wood stud, steel stud, or block construction, the Mesker Door Masonry Frame

can be furnished knock down or face welded. This standard 16 gauge, primed,

cold rolled steel frame is strong and secure providing structural integrity to

any commercial opening. Provided with mitered corners and a secure four tab

Drywall Frames interlocking system, the Mesker Door Masonry Frame is formed with precision

brBeaackkbienngd for crisp profile bends. BWI Commercial Mesker Masonry Frames
FaceaLraebfoirrUeanetTqrohuaarrlotiReaeatdbsb.eutspIntoad3dhitoiounrstointhceomstpanlidaanrcde with FM, Intertek, and Underwriters
A B Throat stock offerings, BWI Commercial can
5-5/8” 4-5/8” B
5-7/8” 4-7/8” also supply masonry frames in multiple profiles, jamb depths, gauges, and with
7-3/4” 6-3/4” A
Depth varSitoopus hardwaRraebbperteparations. Contact your BWI Commercial team for addi-

tional deSotaitls on the masonry frame offering and options.

Masonry Frames

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Drywall Frames

BWI Commercial offers Mesker Door Drywall Hollow Metal Frames. For easy
installation in drywall applications, the Mesker Door Drywall Frame is furnished
knock down and is designed to be pressure-fitted to the wall (installed over the
drywall after the wall has been constructed). Provided with compression anchors
for easy installation, the drywall frame is available standard 16 gauge, primed, and
using cold rolled steel. Drywall frames are also manufactured with die-mitered
corners and corner tabs for proper reinforcement and alignment. BWI Commer-
cial Mesker Drywall Frames are fire rated up to 90 minutes in compliance with
FM, Intertek, and Underwriters Laboratories. In addition to the standard stock
offerings, BWI Commercial can also supply drywall frames in multiple profiles,
jamb depths, gauges, and with various hardware preparations. Contact your BWI
Commercial team for additional details on the drywall frame offering and options.

Drywall Frames BWI STANDARD FASTENING SYSTEM UNIVERSAL HANGERS
Jamb / Compression Anchor Base Anchor
Backbend
A B Throat Face
5-5/8” 4-5/8” B Throat
5-7/8” 4-7/8”
7-3/4” 6-3/4” A Unequal Rabbets
Depth
Stop Rabbet
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#3 X 1-1/4”Phillips Flat Head Sheet
Metal Screws (2 per jamb)

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5-3/4”

CHOOSE YOUR DOOR HOLLOW METAL

Hollow metal doors are versatile and
durable, meet fire codes, and...

At BWI Commercial we offer Mesker Door Hollow Metal
Doors. For commercial applications, Mesker Door Hollow
Metal Doors are provided standard 18 gauge, primed, and
constructed using cold rolled steel. With mechanically inter-
locking seams for maximum structural integrity, the Mesker
Door Hollow Metal Door is perfect for the most rugged, high
use commercial opening. All doors are furnished with 7 gauge
hinge reinforcements and an extra-long top high frequency
hinge to prevent sagging. These steel doors are also supplied
standard with an expanded polystyrene inner core for superior
insulation. BWI Commercial Mesker Hollow Metal Doors are
fire rated up to 3 hours in compliance with FM, Intertek, and
Underwriters Laboratories. In addition to the standard stock
offerings, BWI Commercial can also supply hollow metal doors
in multiple gauges, core options, and with various hardware
preparations. Contact your BWI Commercial team for addi-
tional details on the hollow metal door offering and options.

Core Options:

Fiberboard HD Polystyrene Honeycomb Polystyrene Urethane

N Series standard features:

Interlocking 7 guage hInge Closer
edge seam
reinforcements reinforcement

Hinge and Lock Locations:
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At BWI Commercial we carry most manufacturer’s hinge
and lock locations in stock on a variety of door sizes in
either 18 or 16 guage steel. For specific sizes and current
inventory please contact your BWI sales representative.

6 Product Partner: ™

CHOOSE YOUR DOOR WOOD

Dress up your surroundings
with wood architectural doors

45 Minute 45,60,90 Minute We offer Mohawk’s exclusive line of flush, 5-ply doors
Bonded Particle Core Bonded Mineral Core with both bonded particle and bonded mineral cores.

At BWI Commercial, we stock plain slice oak and
rotary cut birch veneer doors, and we have an extensive
line of special order veneers - Hickory, Oak, Cherry,
Maple, Walnut, Rosewood, Eucalyptus, Knotty Pine or
Mahogany.

When you need a fire rated door, our Mohawk wood
architectural doors are a great value, providing the
safety you need while costing a good deal less than
some other types of wood doors.

Beauty, craftsmanship, innovation - they’re in
every stile and rail door

What makes many doors in older buildings look so interesting? It’s
probably their wood stile and rail door construction - a technique
that’s been around since 1760. We’re carrying on that tradition
today with our TruStile and Lemieux wood doors.

Flexibility, Craftsmanship, Stability, and the advantages continue
with their special cores and priming processes. Even if you need
fire-rated doors, you’ll receive some of the same design options
that allow you to provide safety without compromising on style.
From their sound-deadening qualities to their lighter weight, our
stile and rail doors come from manufacturers that have used inno-
vative technology to bring stile and rail doors into the 21 century
as a leading choice for interior and exterior doors.

Product Partner: 7

CHOOSE YOUR HARDWARE

For quality locksets, door closers, exit devices and ™
hinges, you’re in the right place. At BWI Commercial,
we feature Design Hardware which gives you a variety of
options to complement your commercial door, whether it’s
hollow metal or wood.

What is there to know about commercial door hardware?

Plenty. And we’ll help you know all you need to know about the hardware that will keep your doors smoothly
opening, closing and locking for years to come. On the next page are some of the products from the Design Har-
ware Line. To learn more about our four types of devices and the rest of the Design Hardware Line of products
contact your BWI Commercial representative. Or visit www.designhardware.net.

Hardware Applied Services

At BWI Commercial, we realize that every job is different but, they all have some things in common. People,
time, and money. Our hardware applied services can help keep your project on schedule, reduce shipping and
labor costs, and provide you with a one stop solution for your opening needs.

Free Delivery to 13 States
on BWI Trucks.

Consolidated Delivery of
both your doors and hardware

Reduce the amount of time to
complete the installation of each
opening.

Our professional staff installs the
hardware and packages the units
for delivery, minimizing the risk
of damage during the shipping
process.

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BB5 X SERIES

Hinges Lockset

Meets ANSI - A156.1 standards Meets & Exceeds ANSI A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 2
Equipped with easily seated non-rising pin UL Listed for A-Label, 3 Hour Fire Doors
Available with NRP - Non removable pin Non-Handed - Completely reversible
Each box contains a full set of machine and wood screws Meets ADA and ANSI A117.1 accessibility requirements
Limited Lifetime Warranty 2 3/4” backset latch with 1 1/8” x 2 1/4” latchface (standard)
Stainless steel latchbolt with 1/2” projection
316 SERIES Steel, Zinc dichromated chassis for corrosion resistance
ANSI A115.2 - Thru-bolted installation
Closer 4 3/4” Pressure cast solid zinc levers
3 3/8” Wrought brass rose
Meets ANSI A156.4 Grade 1 standards 4 7/8” x 1 1/4” ASA Strike (standard)
Meets ADA requirements 6 pin sold brass cylinder, C keyway with 2 silver nickel keys
UL Listed Cylinder plug face matches lock finish
Non-Handed Flat Lever (shown above) 4 other lever styles available
Adjustable Spring Power from size 1 to 6 US26D, US10B, US3 PVD, US26 PVD finishes available, other
Heavy Duty Aluminum Closer Body finishes available by special order
Back Check standard Tested to over 2 million cycles
Latch & Sweep Controls Limited Lifetime Warranty
Molded plastic cover included
Thru bolts with machine screws, Wood screws, Self tapping 1000 SERIES
machine screws included
Parallel Arm Bracket included Exit Device
Aluminum & Dark Bronze painted finishes
Limited Lifetime Warranty Certified ANSI A156.3 Grade 1 standards
Non-Handed
Architectural finishes on headcover, touchbar & endcap
AluminumChassis
Roller Strike standard
Deadlocking Latchbolt standard
Hex Key Dogging
UL Listed
UL 3-Hour Fire Rating also available
Limited LifetimeWarranty

Product Partner: 9

™

CHOOSE YOUR ACCESSORIES

Flat Goods

For over 45 years, Burns has been manufacturing door hardware
and providing customers with a wide variety of high-quality ar-
chitectural door trim. Decades of manufacturing experience have
allowed us to develop the techniques and skills required to produce
aesthetically appealing and functional solutions to customer chal-
lenges. Our main focus is to continually improve our designs and
efficiency so we are able to offer you outstanding product quality
and value for many years to come.

Lites & Louvers Lites Louvers

®

Anemostat is the largest manufacturer of metal vision frames
and door louvers in North America. Although their roots came
from over seventy-five years in the Air Distribution / HVAC
business, our Door Products division has been the leader in
product quality, engineering and development for over forty
years.

Sills & Weatherstrips

WEATHERSTRIPS Reese Enterprises is a family owned business that has been
&THRESHOLDS designing and manufacturing door and floor products for
more than 80 years. The company began as a “roll former”
10 of zinc and copper weatherstrip materials. Over time, door
and window weatherstrips changed, and extruded aluminum
shapes with vinyl, neoprene or polyprene inserts replaced the
roll formed materials.

Today, Reese Enterprises manufacturers more than 1,500
products and serves door hardware and commercial building
products industries nationwide. Contact your BWI Commer-
cial representative to learn more about our current inventory
of Reese products.

COMMERCIAL Industry Education

The commercial door and hardware industry can be intimidating at rst. We nd that familiarizing yourself with the products, applications,
and industry terms makes things much easier. Below you will nd examples of some of the more common hardware items and their
commercial door application as well as a glossary of terms to help shed some light on the subject.

Door Closer Heavy Traffic Ball Bearing
316 Door Closer Hinge
416 4-1/2” X 4-1/2”

Push Plate Pull Plate
4” X16” 4” X16”

Heavy Traffic Vertical Heavy Traffic Panic Bar Spring Hinge
Rod Panic Bar 1000R 4-1/2” X 4-1/2”
1000V
X Series
Lock Set

Lever with
Eschutcheon
Exterior Trim

Convex
Wall
Bumper

ADA Kick Down Kick Plate
Compliant Door Holder 8” X 34”
Threshold

GLOSSARY OF TERMS FINISH CHART US P US 3 US 4 US 10 US 10B US 15 US 26 US 26D US 32D
600 605 606 612 613 619 625 626 632
Image swatches are representations and

intended only as a visual reference.

Active Door The leaf that opens first and the one to which the Flush Bolt A door bolt so designed that when applied it’s flush with the
lock is applied. face or edge of the door.
(in a pair of doors)

Astragal A molding or strip whose purpose is to cover or close Inactive Door That leaf of a pair of doors that does not contain a lock, but is bolted
the gap between the edges of a pair of doors. Some when closed, and to which the stike is fastened to receive the latch or
types overlap, others meet at the center line of the (or Leaf ) bolt of the active door.
gap.
Kickplate A protective plate applied on the lower rail of the door to prevent the
Ball Bearing Hinge A hinge equipped with ball bearings between the Lock Set door from being marred.

hinge knuckles to reduce friction. Mainly used for A lockset, complete with trim, such as knobs, escutcheons or handles.
heavy doors for ease of opening.

Continuous Hinge A hinge designed to be the same length as the Mortise Lock A lock which is mortised into the edge of a door which
combines the two functions normally requiered on a door;
(also called Piano Hinge) moving part to which it is applied, for example, the (or Latch) latching and bolting.
lid covering the keyboard of a piano.

Coordinator A device used on a pair of doors to ensure that the Passage Function Knob or lever set most commonly used in hallways where
inactive leaf is permitted to close before the active (Hall / Closet) a locking feature is not required.
Cylinder leaf when an overlapping astragal is present and exit
devices, automatic or self-latching bolts are used Privacy Function Knob or lever set most commonly used in bathroom or
Door Hand with closers on both door leaves. (Bed / Bath) bedroom; can be locked from the inside with a push button
Door Stop
Dust-Proof Strike The cyclinder-shaped assembly (complete operating emergency release feature.
Exit Device unit) containing the tumbler mechanism and the
keyway (plug, shell, tumblers, springs and actuating Push Plate A plate applied to the lock stile to protect the door against soiling
device) into which the key is inserted to operate a lock and wear.
and can only be actuated by the correct key.
Pull Plate A plate applied to the lock stile to grab and pull the door open
A term to describe the direction a door swings - and also protect the door against soiling and wear.
Example RH - right hand or RHR - right hand reverse.
Spring Hinge A hinge containing one or more springs to move
A device to stop the swing or movement of a door the door into the desired position. It may be
at a certian point. either single or double acting.

A strike with a spring plunger that compeletly fills the Threshold A strip fastened to the floor beneath a door,
bolt hole when the bolt is not projected. usually required to cover the joint where
two types of floor materials meet.
A door-locking device designed to grant instant exit by 11
pressing on a cross bar that releases the locking bolt a latch.

BWI Commercial Doors
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(866) 260-2016
248 Industrial Road
Leominster, MA 01453
(866) 826-3388
210 Industrial Parkway
Branchburg, NJ 08876
(800) 242-7207
28 Track Drive
Binghamton, NY 13904
(800) 942-6149
2689 Route 522
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
(800) 280-4891
299 Mulberry Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(866) 717-7660

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