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Jail Doors

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Jail doors are a specific application of hollow metal doors used in jails and other short-term detention facilities. Jail doors must meet ASTM standards for the security level of the facility (security levels 1 - 4). Jail doors must be manufactured to be capable of withstanding a "sustained assault"  in addition to other requirements.

Jail Door Manufacturers

  • Trussbilt is a leading US manufacturer of jail doors built around their unique TrussCore technology, which captures the strength of the steel skins.  Trussbilt jail doors can be manufactured suitable for any detention security rating, up to and including maximum security jail doors, and can be custom designed to fit into any existing or new jail facility. A typical Trussbilt jail door has over 800 welding points, granting greater protection against delamination.

Jail Door Specifications

The primary requirement of jail doors is one of security: the metal door must be resistant to a sustained assault with any kind of object that might reasonably be obtained by someone within (or without) a jail cell -- including metal benches and tables and other furniture. Jail doors are often nearly identical to the similar prison doors. The difference between the appli