The Glazing Supply Company

South Gate, CA (July 2, 2020) – The Frameless Hardware Company (FHC), a supplier and manufacturer to the glass and glazing industries, is proud to introduce its new FHC Advance Series HERC-DOOR™ Frameless Door Rail System for glass entrances. Designed, engineered and manufactured in the U.S.A. in the company’s Southern California facility, the new system delivers contemporary aesthetics of traditional door rails combined with multiple industry-first design advancements that significantly expedite and simplify the installation process.

HERC-DOOR™ features a patent pending Unitizing Gasket that eliminates the hassle of manually holding the clamping jaws open and prevents components from falling out of the door rail while affixing to the glass panel. The dual-inclined bearing surface controls angularity ensuring proper centering, evenly distributed clamping pressure and superior service life in harsh environments. Additionally, the securing technology’s increased glass bite improves holding strength and its concealed actuation hardware allows for uninterrupted hardware mounting. Made from high-quality engineered silicone elastomer, the proprietary continuous gasket prevents water and cleaning agents from infiltrating the mechanical components of the rail.

“Designing and manufacturing architectural systems was part of the long-term plan since day one,” said Chris Hanstad, President of FHC. “Armando’s addition to the FHC family has significantly expedited that process in the best way possible. Our investments in product R&D now have a swift and clear path to market. The industry has been demanding better product solutions and faster lead times, and we’re now positioned and equipped to deliver.”

The system utilizes a robust, solid one-piece aluminum housing for added integrity with new crisp corner contours to meet demanding aesthetic criteria of the design community. Class 1 anodizing UV stable finishes ensure resiliency and fade-resistance of a wide range of architectural finishes. Each rail is complete with premium forged brass plated end caps outfitted with innovative built-in Anti-Clamshell Pads that eliminate corner chipping and cracking of the glass common in other door rails on the market.

For added versatility and functionality, FHC Advance HERC-DOOR™ Frameless Door Rail System is available in 10”, 4”, and 2-1/2” low profile sizes in both square and ADA-compliant tapered designs for 3/8” and 1/2" monolithic or 9/16” laminated tempered glass. Available finishes include: polished stainless steel, brushed stainless steel, satin anodized, matte black, and dark bronze anodized. Door rails are available with or without locks and optional weather-stripping seals.

“Product innovation remains a foundational pillar of FHC’s business model, it’s in our DNA,” said Barry Sutherland, Senior Vice President of Sales at FHC. “But ‘innovation’ means more than simply creating something new—it means creating value. We listened to the industry and there was clearly a need for an all-glass entrance solution that delivered better quality, faster installation, and shorter lead-times. Our answer is HERC-DOOR.™”