Glass Security Door | EUWOO
Steel-framed glass security door — full visibility, no compromise on forced-entry resistance.
Tempered or laminated glazing in a reinforced steel frame, built for commercial and residential projects where security and natural light both matter. Factory-direct from EUWOO, CE and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
What Makes a Glass Security Door Different from a Standard Glazed Door
The distinction matters when your buyers are specifying for projects with real security requirements — and when they're comparing your product against cheaper alternatives that look similar on a spec sheet but fail differently in the field.
A glass security door is not a decorative door with a glass panel. The structural logic is this: the steel frame carries the load. We run the door body in 1.2–1.5mm SPCC cold-rolled steel, with a fully welded perimeter frame and internal reinforcement channels at the lock zone and hinge mounting points.
The glass panel — tempered or laminated depending on the application — sits in a captured glazing channel with a continuous neoprene gasket, so the glass is retained even under impact. A standard glazed door uses a thin aluminum or hollow steel frame with the glass set in a snap-in bead; one hard kick and the bead pops, the glass drops, and the door is bypassed without ever breaking the lock.
Real-World Failure Mode
We've had buyers come to us after exactly that failure mode — a distributor in the Gulf whose contractor client had specified a "security door with glass" from a cheaper source, and the glass retention failed during a break-in attempt. The door leaf held, but the glass came out. That's the gap this product is designed to close.
Captured glazing channel with continuous neoprene gasket — glass is retained under impact, unlike snap-in bead systems.
Where This Product Sits in the Market
The glazed security door serves applications where a solid steel security door would be too visually heavy or where building codes or tenant requirements mandate natural light transmission. Your buyers in those segments are paying a premium for that combination, and the margin reflects it.
Lobby Entrances
Commercial and residential lobbies requiring controlled access with visual openness.
Office Partitions
Access-controlled internal partitions where visibility between zones is required.
Upscale Residential
Front doors in premium developments where aesthetics and security must coexist.
Commercial Storefronts
Retail and commercial fronts needing both display visibility and forced-entry resistance.
Technical Specifications
Standard configuration parameters for EUWOO glass security doors. Contact us for detailed product data sheets and custom sizing outside these ranges.
Standard Configuration Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Door leaf thickness | 45–55mm (standard 50mm) |
| Steel body gauge | 1.2mm SPCC (standard) / 1.5mm (reinforced option) |
| Frame material | 1.5–2.0mm cold-rolled steel, fully welded |
| Glass type | Tempered (12mm standard) / Laminated (6.38mm–12.76mm PVB) |
| Glass panel size | Custom per door size; typical max single panel 600 × 1800mm |
| Door leaf size | W 800–1200mm × H 2000–2400mm (standard range) |
| Frame profile | 100mm × 50mm welded steel, adjustable for wall thickness 100–200mm |
| Lock zone reinforcement | 3mm steel lock box, welded in |
| Hinge | 3× heavy-duty ball-bearing hinges, 100kg load rating per set |
| Surface finish | Electrostatic powder coat, 60–80μm, 60+ RAL colors |
| Hardware options | Multipoint lock, single-point deadbolt, lever handle, panic bar |
| Glazing retention | Captured channel with continuous neoprene gasket |
| Thermal break | Optional polyamide thermal break strip (for cold-climate markets) |
| Weight (typical 900×2100mm) | 55–75kg depending on glass spec |
Specifications shown are industry-standard values for this product type. Actual specifications may vary by configuration. Contact us for detailed product data sheets and custom sizing.
Key Structural Highlights
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Fully welded perimeter frame — no snap-in beads, no weak joints
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3mm welded steel lock box at lock zone — not a pressed insert
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Captured glazing channel with neoprene gasket retains glass under impact
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3× heavy-duty ball-bearing hinges rated 100kg per set
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60–80μm powder coat — not a spray finish
Need Exact Specs for Your Project?
Custom sizing, reinforced gauge options, and full product data sheets available on request.
Request Exact SpecsGlass Specification: The Decision That Drives Your Market Positioning
This is the spec decision that most buyers get wrong when they first source this product — and it's worth spending a moment on because it directly affects what market segments you can sell into and at what price point.
Tempered Glass (12mm)
Standard Configuration
- Roughly 4× stronger than annealed glass of the same thickness
- Shatters into small blunt fragments on impact — the safety argument
- Right spec for accidental impact resistance and visual deterrence
- Once broken, the panel is open — no interlayer retention
Best for: applications where the primary concern is accidental impact resistance and visual deterrence. Correct price point for standard commercial and residential entry.
Laminated Glass
6.38mm / 8.76mm PVB Interlayer
- PVB interlayer holds fragments in place when struck — panel cracks but stays in frame
- Standard burglar tools crack it but won't create an opening quickly enough to be useful
- Mandatory for EN 356 P4A or higher classification
- Available up to 12.76mm (two 6mm lites with 0.76mm PVB) for higher-grade specs
Best for: genuine forced-entry resistance. Mandatory for EN 356 P4A+ classifications. Recommended default for Middle East and Southeast Asia residential and commercial projects.
Regional Sourcing Recommendation
We recommend buyers in the Middle East and Southeast Asia default to laminated for residential and commercial projects — the security expectation in those markets has moved up significantly in the last five years, and the price premium on laminated is easier to justify than it used to be.
Cost Delta: Tempered vs. Laminated
15–25%
Unit cost increase depending on panel size. The frame and hardware spec does not change — the door body is the same. A manageable margin conversation when you can explain the performance difference.
Segment Opportunities: Where This Product Earns Margin
Four distinct buyer segments, each with different volume profiles, decision criteria, and margin dynamics. Understanding which segment you're selling into changes how you position the spec conversation.
Commercial Office & Corporate Campus
Highest-volume segmentFacilities managers and general contractors specifying access-controlled entry points need a door that reads as professional, allows reception staff to see approaching visitors, and meets the building's security rating.
Typical Order Size
20–100 units
per project
Repeat Pattern
High
tenant turnover & expansion
The glazed security door is a natural upsell from a solid steel door — same frame, same hardware, higher unit price, and a visible feature your buyer can point to in their project proposal.
Residential Developments & Apartment Buildings
Growing segment — Middle East, Southeast Asia, AfricaDevelopers in these markets are specifying security doors at the unit entrance level, not just the building perimeter. A glazed security door at the apartment front door is a selling point in the developer's marketing materials.
Typical Order Size
50–500 units
per development
Key Differentiator
OEM Label
+ color matching
The developer's procurement team is typically comparing 2–3 suppliers on spec and lead time. Your ability to offer OEM labeling and consistent color matching across a full building order is a real differentiator.
Retail Storefronts & Commercial Tenancies
High project frequencyNeed a door that can be locked securely after hours but doesn't block visibility into the space during business hours. A glazed security door with a multipoint lock and panic hardware serves this application directly.
Typical Order Size
1–10 units
per project
Buyer Type
Fit-out
contractors & shopfitters
Fit-out contractors and shopfitters in this segment order 1–10 units per project but run high project frequency — a distributor with a reliable glazed security door SKU in their catalog becomes the default source for this segment.
Government & Institutional Buildings
Embassies, consulates, administrative offices, police stationsSpecify glazed security doors for controlled-access interior zones where staff need visual confirmation before opening. These projects often require specific certifications and documentation packages.
Key Requirement
Certifications
CE, SGS test reports
Documentation
Full Package
SGS audit on request
Our certification stack covers the standard requirements for these buyers, and SGS audit reports are available on request.
Discuss Your Target Market and Volume
Tell us which segment you're selling into and your projected volume — we'll confirm the right spec, lead time, and pricing structure.
Customization Parameters and OEM Options
The glass security door is one of the more customizable products in our security door range — the combination of frame, glass, and hardware creates a wide configuration matrix. Here's what's actually adjustable and what the constraints are.
Frame & Door Size
Width 800–1200mm, height 2000–2400mm as standard. Outside those ranges, custom sizes available on orders of 100+ units — press brake tooling handles non-standard dimensions without dedicated tooling cost.
Double-leaf configurations available; standard paired widths run 1600–2400mm total opening.
Glass Configuration
Single panel (full-lite), partial panel (half-lite or vision panel), or multi-panel (divided lite) — all available. The partial panel option is popular where buyers want visibility but also a solid lower section for kick resistance.
Frosted, tinted, or patterned glass available for privacy applications.
Hardware
Multipoint lock (3-point or 5-point), single-point deadbolt, lever handle sets, pull handles, panic bar (EN 1125 compliant), electric strike for access control integration, and door closer (EN 1154 compliant).
Hardware is pre-installed at the factory — your buyer receives a complete, ready-to-hang assembly.
Surface Finish
60+ RAL colors on the powder coat line. Color matching to a buyer's brand standard or project specification available on orders of 100+ units.
Stainless steel finish (brushed or mirror) available on the frame profile for premium residential applications.
OEM / Private Label
Full OEM programs — your brand name on the door, your packaging, your documentation. MOQ for OEM is 100 units. Our R&D team provides free 3D rendering before you commit to a production run, so you can confirm the visual spec with your own customers before the order goes to the floor.
Custom Glass Lead Time Note
We source glass panels from approved float glass mills in Henan and Shandong. Lead time on non-standard glass cuts adds 5–7 working days to the production schedule — worth factoring into your project timeline if you're running a tight installation window.
Production Process: Why the Frame-Glass Interface Is Where Quality Separates
Most quality failures in glazed security doors happen at one of two points: the glass retention system or the lock zone. We've built specific process steps around both.
Glass Retention System
The glazing channel is machined into the door frame profile — it's not a separate bead that gets snapped in after the glass is set. The channel depth is 18mm on our standard frame, which gives the glass panel a 9mm bite on each side.
The neoprene gasket runs continuous around the full perimeter of the panel, compressed to a consistent 2mm when the glass is seated. We check gasket compression at final assembly — a door that passes visual inspection but has an uneven gasket will show up as a rattle in the field and, more importantly, as a retention failure under lateral impact.
We added this check after seeing a batch of returns from a North American buyer — the gasket was correct on three sides and missing a corner section on the fourth. The door looked fine. It wasn't.
Lock Zone Construction
The lock box is a 3mm steel plate, welded into the door body at the lock rail — not just screwed in. The weld is a full perimeter fillet, ground flush before powder coat.
When a multipoint lock is specified, the lock rail reinforcement extends 150mm above and below the lock body to distribute the load across the door panel rather than concentrating it at the lock bolt.
This is the detail that separates a door that holds under a kick from one that deforms at the lock zone.
Powder Coat Process
Zinc Phosphate Pre-Treatment
Surface preparation that ensures maximum coating adhesion and corrosion resistance before any finish is applied.
Electrostatic Application
Uniform powder distribution across all frame surfaces including recesses and edges, eliminating thin-spot failures.
Convection Cure at 200°C
Full oven cure cycle ensures complete cross-linking of the powder coat for maximum hardness and chemical resistance.
60–80μm Film Thickness
Controlled film build within specification range — thick enough for durability, within tolerance for hardware fit.
Glass installed after powder coating. The glass panels are installed after powder coating is complete, so there's no masking or touch-up required and no risk of coating contamination on the glass surface.
9mm glass bite each side — machined into frame, not a snap-in bead
Reinforcement above and below lock body distributes kick load across the panel
Full perimeter fillet weld, ground flush — not screwed in
Packaging, Container Loading, and Landed Cost
A glass security door is heavier and more fragile in transit than a solid steel door, and the packaging reflects that. Here's what to expect from crate design through container fill rates.
Pre-Hung Assembly Crating
Each door ships as a complete pre-hung assembly — door leaf, frame, and hardware pre-installed — in a reinforced wooden crate with foam corner protection on the frame and a protective film on the glass panel. The crate is designed to stack two units high in a container without transferring load to the glass.
Batch Traceability
Every crate carries a barcode linked to our production batch record. If there's a quality question on arrival — a glass chip, a hardware issue, a coating defect — you can trace the unit back to its production date, line, and inspection record within minutes. That traceability is part of what makes warranty claims straightforward to resolve rather than a dispute about who's responsible.
Container Loading: Pre-Hung vs. KD Format
Door leaf, frame, and hardware pre-installed. Ready to install on arrival. Crate dimensions vary by door size. Suitable for buyers who want minimal on-site assembly.
Door leaf and frame packed separately. Increases container fill rate significantly and reduces the risk of frame damage in transit. Most of our export buyers in North America and Australia prefer KD format for exactly that reason.
Buyer Note: KD vs. Pre-Hung Decision
KD format adds roughly 40–50% more units per container, which directly reduces your per-unit freight cost. The trade-off is on-site assembly time. For high-volume residential or commercial projects with installation crews already on-site, KD typically wins on landed cost. For smaller projects or buyers without dedicated installation teams, pre-hung simplifies logistics.
Certifications and Compliance
The certifications we hold that are directly relevant to this product — with notes on market-specific standards and how to request documentation for import compliance.
Quality management system covering the full production process — from raw material intake through final inspection and dispatch.
European conformity for structural door products. Covers the steel frame and hardware assembly. Required for distribution in EU member states.
Third-party audit and testing by SGS. SGS reports available on request for buyers who need third-party documentation for import compliance.
Market-Specific Security Standards
For buyers targeting markets with specific security door standards, we can provide test reports and documentation on request. Our standard glass security door configuration is designed to meet EN 1627 RC2 (formerly WK2) with laminated glass and a multipoint lock. RC3 is achievable with the 1.5mm reinforced frame and 8.76mm laminated glass.
European burglary resistance standard. Standard config meets RC2; RC3 achievable with reinforced frame and 8.76mm laminated glass.
North American steel door standard. Test reports and documentation available on request for buyers importing into US and Canadian markets.
Send us the standard reference for your target market. Our engineering team will review test requirements and advise on whether our current configuration qualifies or what modifications are needed.
Need Certification Documentation?
If your target market requires a specific certification that isn't listed here, send us the standard reference. Our engineering team will review the test requirements and advise on whether our current configuration qualifies or what modifications are needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Decision-support answers for importers, distributors, and project specifiers evaluating glass security doors.
What glass thickness do I need for a security-rated glazed door?
For basic impact resistance and visual deterrence, 12mm tempered glass is sufficient. For genuine forced-entry resistance meeting EN 356 P4A or equivalent, specify 6.38mm laminated (two 3mm lites with 0.38mm PVB) as a minimum — this holds the panel intact under repeated hammer strikes.
For EN 356 P5A or higher, use 8.76mm or 12.76mm laminated. The frame and lock spec matters equally — a high-spec glass panel in a weak frame doesn't give you a security-rated door.
What is the difference between a glass security door and a standard glass door?
The frame gauge, lock zone reinforcement, and glass retention system. A standard glazed door uses 0.8–1.0mm frame steel with snap-in glass beads and a single-point lock.
A glass security door uses 1.2–1.5mm frame steel, a welded lock box, captured glazing channels with continuous gasket, and typically a multipoint lock. The visual difference is minimal; the structural difference is significant under forced-entry conditions.
Can glass security doors be integrated with access control systems?
Yes. We pre-install electric strike or electromagnetic lock provisions on request — the lock rail is reinforced to accept standard access control hardware from major brands (Abloy, ASSA ABLOY, Dorma).
Specify the access control system you're integrating with when you send your RFQ and we'll confirm hardware compatibility before production.
What is the MOQ for custom sizes or colors?
Standard catalog sizes: 50 units. Custom sizes (outside 800–1200mm width, 2000–2400mm height): 100 units. Custom RAL colors: 100 units. OEM/private label: 100 units.
For mixed orders combining standard and custom configurations, contact us — we can often accommodate mixed SKUs within a single production run.
How do you prevent glass breakage during shipping?
Each door ships in a reinforced wooden crate with foam corner protection on the frame and protective film on the glass. Crates are designed to stack two high without transferring load to the glass panel.
For long-haul ocean freight, we recommend KD format (door leaf and frame packed separately) — it reduces transit risk and improves container loading efficiency. We've shipped to ports in Los Angeles, Dubai, Singapore, Lagos, and Sydney without systematic glass breakage issues using this packaging spec.
What lead time should I plan for?
Standard catalog configurations: 25–35 working days from deposit confirmation. Custom sizes or non-standard glass specs: add 5–10 working days for glass procurement. OEM/private label with custom branding: 30–40 working days.
These are production lead times — ocean freight transit adds 15–35 days depending on destination port.
Get a Quote for Glass Security Door
Send us your project specs — door size, glass type, hardware requirements, quantity, and target market — and our engineering team will come back with a detailed quote and 3D rendering within 24 hours. If you're evaluating this product for a new market or building a catalog SKU, tell us your target retail price point and we'll spec the configuration that protects your margin.
What to Include in Your Inquiry
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Door Size
Overall frame dimensions (W × H), leaf count, and swing direction.
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Glass Type
Tempered, laminated, double-glazed, or acoustic — and any performance grade requirements.
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Hardware Requirements
Lock grade, handle finish, hinge spec, and any smart-lock or access-control integration.
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Quantity
MOQ starts at 50 units. Include your target delivery port for landed-cost calculation.
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Target Market
Destination country, channel (retail, project, distributor), and any compliance standards required.
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Target Retail Price Point (optional)
If you're building a catalog SKU, share your target retail price and we'll spec the configuration that protects your margin.
What You Get Back
Our engineering team responds within 24 hours with:
- Detailed line-item quote with unit price, tooling cost, and freight estimate
- 3D rendering of your specified configuration
- Lead time and production schedule
- Applicable certification documentation (CE, GB, ISO)
- Alternative configurations if your spec can be optimized for cost or compliance
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