1500SC Series Soft-Close Pocket Door Frame Kits

  • 165lbs [75kg] Max. Weight Per Door

  • Soft-Close/Open Door Operation

  • 48" [1219mm] x 96" [2438mm] Max. Door Size

  • 28" min. Door Width for bi-directional soft-operation

  • 1" [25mm] - 1-3/4" [44mm] Door Thickness

  • 3-1/2" [89mm] (2x4) Min. Wall Structure Thickness
  • All Steel Split Studs Self-Tapping Drywall and Trim Screws Included
  • Commercial Grade Pocket Door Frame Kit

  • 1500SC Installation Instructions

The 1500SC Series Pocket Door Frame is designed to soft-open and soft-close heavy solid core doors weighing up to 165lbs. Smooth ball bearing hanger wheels combined with soft-closing door operation make the 1500SC one of the finest pocket door installations available. The 1500SC is designed to be quickly installed into prepared 2 x 4 timber frame stud walls or 4" steel framed stud walls when using the 1574PLBG 4" Steel Stud Adapter Kit. The 1500SC Frame Kit is packaged for easy transport and fast installation for either single or converging (2) door applications and all frame sizes can be cut down to accommodate custom size doors.

The 1500SC includes 2 soft-close mechanisms which makes a 28" or wider door soft operate in both directions of travel.
Minimum door width for bidirectional soft door operation is 28".

For doors under 28" wide (20" to 28") only single direction soft operation is possible.
For single direction soft-operating pocket door frames, order the 1500HD Pocket Door Frame and (1) 1060 Soft-Close Kit.

 

 

 

1500SC Exceptional Features

Heavy Duty Door Hangers

Pocket Wall Strengthening

Jump Proof Box Track

Pocket Door Guiding Options

All Steel Split Studs

Drop Stop Jamb Bracket

Drop Stop Jamb Bracket

Product Guarantee

Tested Quality

Product Award

Product Award

1500SC Series Pocket Door Frames

Pocket Door Frame kits contain all necessary hardware for a single pocket door installation in a 2x4 stud wall (door, jambs, drywall, door locks, door pulls, hidden pocket door guide kit NOT included). All frames CAN be cut down to fit smaller size door.


How to order the 1500SC Series Pocket Door frame:

For Single Pocket Doors:  

1. Determine your door size (door width, door height and door thickness)

2. Select a frame part number that accommodates your door size. Ex. 36" x 80" door slab, order 153068SC frame. 

Don't see your exact door size? Johnson frames can be cut down (height and width) to accommodate smaller size doors. Order the next larger frame size for your door and cut frame down per instructions.

28" minimum door width for bidirectional soft operation.
20" minimum door width for single direction soft operation. Single direction operation requires additional 1125 door hanger not included.

 

 

For Converging Pocket Doors:

1. Determine your door sizes (door width, door height and door thickness)

2. Select a frame part number that accommodates your door size. Ex. 36" x 80" door slab, order 153068SC frame.

3. Order 1 frame for each door (Qty. 2 frames total).

4. Order Qty. (1) 1555PPK3 Converging Door Kit.

Don't see your exact door size? Johnson frames can be cut down (height and width) to accommodate smaller size doors. Order the next larger frame size for your door and cut frame down per instructions. 
28" minimum door width for bidirectional soft operation.
20" minimum door width for single direction soft operation. Single direction operation requires additional 1125 door hanger not included.

The 1500SC Series Pocket Door Frame is designed to soft-open and soft-close heavy solid core doors weighing up to 165lbs. Smooth ball bearing hanger wheels combined with soft-closing door operation make the 1500SC one of the finest pocket door installations available. The 1500SC is designed to be quickly installed into prepared 2 x 4 timber frame stud walls or 4" steel framed stud walls when using the 1574PLBG 4" Steel Stud Adapter Kit. The 1500SC Frame Kit is packaged for easy transport and fast installation for either single or converging (2) door applications and all frame sizes can be cut down to accommodate custom size doors.

The 1500SC includes 2 soft-close mechanisms which makes a 28" or wider door soft operate in both directions of travel.
Minimum door width for bidirectional soft door operation is 28".

For doors under 28" wide (20" to 28") only single direction soft operation is possible.
For single direction soft-operating pocket door frames, order the 1500HD Pocket Door Frame and (1) 1060 Soft-Close Kit.

 

 

 

1500SC Exceptional Features

Heavy Duty Door Hangers

Pocket Wall Strengthening

Jump Proof Box Track

Pocket Door Guiding Options

All Steel Split Studs

Drop Stop Jamb Bracket

Drop Stop Jamb Bracket

Product Guarantee

Tested Quality

Product Award

Product Award

1500SC Series Pocket Door Frames

Pocket Door Frame kits contain all necessary hardware for a single pocket door installation in a 2x4 stud wall (door, jambs, drywall, door locks, door pulls, hidden pocket door guide kit NOT included). All frames CAN be cut down to fit smaller size door.


How to order the 1500SC Series Pocket Door frame:

For Single Pocket Doors:  

1. Determine your door size (door width, door height and door thickness)

2. Select a frame part number that accommodates your door size. Ex. 36" x 80" door slab, order 153068SC frame. 

Don't see your exact door size? Johnson frames can be cut down (height and width) to accommodate smaller size doors. Order the next larger frame size for your door and cut frame down per instructions.

28" minimum door width for bidirectional soft operation.
20" minimum door width for single direction soft operation. Single direction operation requires additional 1125 door hanger not included.

 

 

For Converging Pocket Doors:

1. Determine your door sizes (door width, door height and door thickness)

2. Select a frame part number that accommodates your door size. Ex. 36" x 80" door slab, order 153068SC frame.

3. Order 1 frame for each door (Qty. 2 frames total).

4. Order Qty. (1) 1555PPK3 Converging Door Kit.

Don't see your exact door size? Johnson frames can be cut down (height and width) to accommodate smaller size doors. Order the next larger frame size for your door and cut frame down per instructions. 
28" minimum door width for bidirectional soft operation.
20" minimum door width for single direction soft operation. Single direction operation requires additional 1125 door hanger not included.

1500SC Series Installation Instructions

1500 Series Video

Frame Installation

Converging Door

Soft-Close Installation

1500SC Series Quick Reference Drawings

Single Door Rough-in

Converging Door Rough-in

Opening Height Dimensions

1555PPK3 Converging Door Kit

Soft-Close Tab Installation Position

Soft-Close Installation

Soft-Close Min. Door Width

1500SC Series Pocket Door Frames

Pocket Door Frame kits contain all necessary hardware for a single pocket door installation in a 2x4 stud wall (door, jambs, drywall, door locks, door pulls, hidden pocket door guide kit NOT included). All frames CAN be cut down to fit smaller size door.


How to order the 1500SC Series Pocket Door frame:

For Single Pocket Doors:  

1. Determine your door size (door width, door height and door thickness)

2. Select a frame part number that accommodates your door size. Ex. 36" x 80" door slab, order 153068SC frame. 

Don't see your exact door size? Johnson frames can be cut down (height and width) to accommodate smaller size doors. Order the next larger frame size for your door and cut frame down per instructions.

28" minimum door width for bidirectional soft operation.
20" minimum door width for single direction soft operation. Single direction operation requires additional 1125 door hanger not included.

 

 

For Converging Pocket Doors:

1. Determine your door sizes (door width, door height and door thickness)

2. Select a frame part number that accommodates your door size. Ex. 36" x 80" door slab, order 153068SC frame.

3. Order 1 frame for each door (Qty. 2 frames total).

4. Order Qty. (1) 1555PPK3 Converging Door Kit.

Don't see your exact door size? Johnson frames can be cut down (height and width) to accommodate smaller size doors. Order the next larger frame size for your door and cut frame down per instructions. 
28" minimum door width for bidirectional soft operation.
20" minimum door width for single direction soft operation. Single direction operation requires additional 1125 door hanger not included.

Pocket Door Video

Soft-Close Pocket Door Hardware

Frame Installation

Converging Door

Pocket Door Lock

Track Cutdown

Soft-Close Installation

1500SC Series Pocket Door Frames

Pocket Door Frame kits contain all necessary hardware for a single pocket door installation in a 2x4 stud wall (door, jambs, drywall, door locks, door pulls, hidden pocket door guide kit NOT included). All frames CAN be cut down to fit smaller size door.


How to order the 1500SC Series Pocket Door frame:

For Single Pocket Doors:  

1. Determine your door size (door width, door height and door thickness)

2. Select a frame part number that accommodates your door size. Don't see your exact door size? Remember that Johnson frames can be cut down to accommodate any smaller size door. Just order the next larger frame size for your door and follow frame cut down instructions.
28" minimum door width for bidirectional soft-closing door operation.
20" door width SINGLE DIRECTION soft door operation only. 

For Converging Pocket Doors:

1. Determine your door sizes (door width, door height and door thickness)

2. Select a frame part number that accommodates your door size. Don't see your exact door size? Remember that Johnson frames can be cut down to accommodate smaller size doors. Just order the next larger frame size for your door and cut frame down.
28" minimum door width for bidirectional soft-closing door operation.
20" door width SINGLE DIRECTION soft door operation only.

3. Order 1 frame for each door (Qty. 2 frames total).

4. Order Qty. (1) 1555PPK3 Converging Door Kit.

Products specifications
Max. Weight Per Door 165lbs. [75kg]
Min. Wall Structure Thickness 3-1/2" (2 x 4) [89mm]
Max. Door Width 60" (5'- 0") [1524mm]
Max. Door Height 108" (9'-0") [2743mm]
Door Thickness 1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]
Frame Header Material Spruce, Pine or Fir (#3 or better)
Split Stud Construction 18 Gauge Cold Rolled Galvanized Steel
Track Profile Box Track
Track Material 6063T6 Extruded Aluminum
Track Finish Mill Aluminum
Wheel Type Nylon Encapsulated Sealed Ball Bearing
Wheel Dia. 1"
Steel Components 12-14 Gauge
Steel Component Finish Zinc Trivalent Plated
Application Interior Residential/Commercial
Product Grade Commercial/Residential
Packaging Single Packed, Reinforced Corrugated Box
Country of Origin U.S.A.
Specification Conditions All product, product specifications and data are subject to change without notice to improve reliability, function or design or otherwise

80" (6'- 8") [2032mm] Max. Door Height

Part No. Description /Contents Max. Door Width Max. Door Height Door Thickness Max. Weight Per Door Price | Qty. | Order
152468SC View Contents

28" (2'- 4")
[711mm]

80" (6'- 8")
[2032mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

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152668SC View Contents

30" (2'- 6")
[762mm]

80" (6'- 8")
[2032mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

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152868SC View Contents

32" (2'- 8")
[813mm]

80" (6'- 8")
[2032mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

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153068SC View Contents

36" (3'- 0")
[914mm]

80" (6'- 8")
[2032mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

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153668SC View Contents

42" (3'- 6")
[1067mm]

80" (6'- 8")
[2032mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

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154068SC View Contents

48" (4'- 0")
[1219mm]

80" (6'- 8")
[2032mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

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Oversized item must be shipped freight. Freight orders over $600 ship free!

84" (7'-0") [2134mm] Max. Door Height

Part No. Description /Contents Max. Door Width Max. Door Height Door Thickness Max. Weight Per Door Price | Qty. | Order
152470SC View Contents

28" (2'- 4")
[711mm]

84" (7'-0")
[2134mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

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152670SC View Contents

30" (2'- 6")
[762mm]

84" (7'-0")
[2134mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

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152870SC View Contents

32" (2'- 8")
[813mm]

84" (7'-0")
[2134mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

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153070SC View Contents

36" (3'- 0")
[914mm]

84" (7'-0")
[2134mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

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153670SC View Contents

42" (3'- 6")
[1067mm]

84" (7'-0")
[2134mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

Buy Now
154070SC View Contents

48" (4'- 0")
[1219mm]

84" (7'-0")
[2134mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

Buy Now

Oversized item must be shipped freight. Freight orders over $600 ship free!

96" (8'-0") [2438mm] Max. Door Height

Part No. Description /Contents Max. Door Width Max. Door Height Door Thickness Max. Weight Per Door Price | Qty. | Order
152480SC View Contents

28" (2'- 4")
[711mm]

96" (8'-0")
[2438mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

Buy Now
152680SC View Contents

30" (2'- 6")
[762mm]

96" (8'-0")
[2438mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

Buy Now
152880SC View Contents

32" (2'- 8")
[813mm]

96" (8'-0")
[2438mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

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153080SC View Contents

36" (3'- 0")
[914mm]

96" (8'-0")
[2438mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

Buy Now
153680SC View Contents

42" (3'- 6")
[1067mm]

96" (8'-0")
[2438mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

Buy Now
154080SC View Contents

48" (4'- 0")
[1219mm]

96" (8'-0")
[2438mm]

1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]

165lbs. [75kg]

Buy Now

Oversized item must be shipped freight. Freight orders over $600 ship free!

Products specifications
Max. Weight Per Door 165lbs. [75kg]
Min. Wall Structure Thickness 3-1/2" (2 x 4) [89mm]
Max. Door Width 60" (5'- 0") [1524mm]
Max. Door Height 108" (9'-0") [2743mm]
Door Thickness 1" [25mm] to 1-3/4" [44mm]
Frame Header Material Spruce, Pine or Fir (#3 or better)
Split Stud Construction 18 Gauge Cold Rolled Galvanized Steel
Track Profile Box Track
Track Material 6063T6 Extruded Aluminum
Track Finish Mill Aluminum
Wheel Type Nylon Encapsulated Sealed Ball Bearing
Wheel Dia. 1"
Steel Components 12-14 Gauge
Steel Component Finish Zinc Trivalent Plated
Application Interior Residential/Commercial
Product Grade Commercial/Residential
Packaging Single Packed, Reinforced Corrugated Box
Country of Origin U.S.A.
Specification Conditions All product, product specifications and data are subject to change without notice to improve reliability, function or design or otherwise