Pemko Heavy Duty Thresholds

Key Features

• Ultra-thick, ultra-durable aluminum construction ensuring solid performance under frequent traffic, high weight bearing, and demanding environmental conditions.
• PemKote™ Non-Slip surfacing: a rugged nickel-aluminum composite abrasive finish with extremely high bond strength, excellent oxidation resistance, and a 10-year warranty. Provides superior safety in wet, moist, or high-traffic environments.
• Multiple width options: available in 5" (1715), 6" (1716), and 7" (1717) widths to match various door frame specifications.
• Standard 1/2" height: optimal rise for weather sealing while maintaining ADA barrier-free accessibility for wheelchairs, carts, and walkers.
• Fire-rated & ADA Access Rated: certified for use on labeled fire door assemblies and meets ADA Accessibility Guidelines as a barrier-free threshold.
• Multiple finish options: available in Mill Finish Aluminum (US27), Dark Bronze Anodized (313), and Aluminum PemKote™ Non-Slip (AK) for aesthetic coordination.
• Standard commercial lengths: offered in 36", 48", 72", and 96" lengths, with custom cut-to-size up to 104" available (larger sizes via special order).
• Coastal & high-humidity resistant: aluminum construction and PemKote™ coating resist corrosion from salt air, moisture, and humidity.

Applications

• Industrial facilities & manufacturing plants requiring durable thresholds that withstand heavy equipment movement and constant foot traffic.
• Schools & educational institutions with high-traffic entrances, cafeterias, and gymnasiums needing slip-resistant, ADA-compliant thresholds.
• Hospitals & healthcare facilities where smooth transitions support patient mobility, medical carts, and housekeeping equipment while maintaining infection control.
• Cafeterias & food service areas where moisture, spills, and high traffic demand superior slip resistance and easy cleaning.
• Coastal buildings & marine environments where salt air and humidity require corrosion-resistant aluminum construction.
• Commercial entrances in retail stores, office buildings, and shopping centers requiring durable, fire-rated, ADA-compliant transitions.

Popular Pemko Heavy Duty Threshold Products

• Pemko 1716AK Heavy Duty Threshold: The Pemko 1716AK is a 6" wide × 1/2" high heavy-duty threshold with PemKote™ Skid-Resistant Surfacing Finish. Available in 36", 48", 72", and 96" lengths, it's barrier-free (ADA compliant) and designed for high-traffic, high-weight-bearing applications. The PemKote™ coating provides superior slip resistance in wet conditions with a 10-year warranty, making it ideal for schools, hospitals, cafeterias, and industrial facilities.
• Pemko 1716A Heavy Duty Threshold – 6" Width: The Pemko 1716A is a 6" wide × 1/2" high heavy-duty threshold in Mill Finished Aluminum, available in 36", 48", 72", and 96" lengths. Barrier-free (ADA-compliant) and fire-rated, it provides ultra-durable performance for high-traffic commercial and institutional doorways without the PemKote™ coating. Ideal for applications where a standard aluminum finish is preferred but heavy-duty construction is required.
• Pemko 1715AK Heavy Duty Threshold – 5" Width: The Pemko 1715AK is a 5" wide × 1/2" high heavy-duty threshold with PemKote™ Skid-Resistant Surfacing Finish, available in 36", 48", 72", and 96" lengths. Barrier-free (ADA-compliant) and fire-rated, it's ideal for narrower door openings in industrial facilities, schools, cafeterias, manufacturing buildings, and hospitals where slip resistance and heavy-duty performance are critical.