Complete Commercial Door Vision Lite Kit with Tempered Safety Glass, Heavy-Duty Steel Frame & Glazing Tape

The NGP L-FRA100-TG-GT-118 12" x 12" Vision Lite Kit from National Guard Products is a complete commercial door window assembly designed to improve visibility, increase natural light, and enhance safety in high-traffic commercial and institutional environments.

This complete vision lite package features a 12" x 12" nominal door cutout, a heavy-duty 18-gauge cold-rolled steel frame, 1/4" clear tempered safety glass, and NGP L-GT-118 double-sided adhesive glazing tape for proper glass installation.

The low-profile frame features a durable Gray Primer (GPZ) powder-coated finish, providing a professional appearance that can be field painted to match existing commercial hollow metal or wood doors.

Designed for standard 1-3/4" thick commercial doors, this vision lite kit is ideal for schools, hospitals, office buildings, warehouses, industrial facilities, and other commercial applications where improved visibility through doors is essential.

The square 12" x 12" design provides a practical viewing area while maintaining a compact, clean architectural appearance.

Important: This clear tempered glass assembly is NOT fire-rated.

Key Features & Benefits

• Complete Vision Lite Package: Includes commercial steel vision frame, 1/4" clear tempered glass, glazing tape, and mounting screws.

• 12" x 12" Nominal Size: Designed for a 12" x 12" door cutout.

• 1/4" Clear Tempered Safety Glass: Heat-treated glass approximately four times stronger than ordinary annealed glass.

• Impact Safety-Rated: Meets ANSI Z97.1 Class A and CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Categories I and II.

• 18-Gauge Steel Construction: Durable cold-rolled steel frame for commercial applications.

• Low-Profile Frame: Clean architectural appearance with minimal projection from the door.

• Gray Primer Powder Coat: Factory-applied GPZ finish suitable for field painting.

• NGP GT-118 Glazing Tape: Closed-cell PVC foam tape with adhesive on both sides.

• Welded Frame Construction: Mitered and welded corners with reinforcing clips.

• Self-Attaching Frame Design: Installs using compatible mounting screws.

• Commercial Door Compatibility: Designed for 1-3/4" thick hollow metal and wood doors.

• Made in USA: Manufactured by National Guard Products.

• Non-Fire-Rated Glass: Intended for openings where fire-rated glazing is not required.

Heavy-Duty 18-Gauge Steel Vision Frame

The NGP L-FRA100 Series features a low-profile steel vision frame designed to provide a durable mounting assembly for commercial door glazing.

Manufactured from 18-gauge cold-rolled steel, the frame includes welded corners and reinforcing clips to help maintain alignment and structural rigidity during installation.

Frame Construction Features:

• 18-gauge cold-rolled steel

• Mitered and welded corners

• Welded reinforcing clips

• Countersunk mounting screw holes

• Self-attaching frame assembly

• Factory-applied Gray Primer powder coat

• Designed for commercial hollow metal and wood doors

• Compatible with 1-3/4" door thickness

The low-profile construction provides a professional finished appearance and is suitable for both new commercial door installations and replacement applications.

1/4" Clear Tempered Safety Glass

The included 1/4" clear tempered glass provides improved visibility and impact resistance for commercial door applications.

Tempered glass undergoes a heat-treatment process that increases its strength compared with standard annealed glass.

Glass Features:

• 1/4" thick clear tempered safety glass

• Approximately four times stronger than ordinary annealed glass

• Clear visibility through the door opening

• Designed to break into small granular fragments when fractured

• ANSI Z97.1 Class A impact safety rating

• CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category I and II compliance

• Suitable for applicable commercial door safety-glazing requirements

• Manufactured in the USA

Tempered glass cannot be cut, drilled, or resized after manufacturing.

Fire-Rating Notice: Standard clear tempered safety glass is not fire-rated. This product must not replace a listed fire-rated glazing system in a labeled fire door.

NGP L-GT-118 Glazing Tape

The L-FRA100-TG-GT-118 package includes NGP L-GT-118 closed-cell PVC foam glazing tape.

This commercial glazing material features adhesive on both sides to help secure and cushion the tempered glass within the steel frame.

Glazing Tape Features:

• Closed-cell PVC foam construction

• Double-sided adhesive

• Cushions the glass against the steel frame

• Helps maintain proper glass positioning

• Designed for compatible NGP lite kit assemblies

• Included with the complete vision lite kit

Using the specified glazing tape helps provide a professional installation without requiring a separate glazing tape purchase.

Product Dimensions & Door Preparation

The 12" x 12" size refers to the nominal door cutout, not the exposed glass opening.

Confirm all door opening dimensions before installation.

Product Specifications

Gray Primer Powder-Coated Finish

The Gray Primer (GPZ) finish provides a professional appearance suitable for commercial hollow metal and wood doors.

The factory-applied powder coating offers a convenient surface for field painting when the frame needs to match existing door finishes.

Finish Benefits:

• Neutral gray primer appearance

• Factory-applied powder coating

• Paintable with compatible coatings

• Coordinates with primer-gray hollow metal doors

• Suitable for commercial and institutional applications

Recommended Commercial Applications

The NGP L-FRA100-TG-GT-118 is ideal for commercial doors where visibility and natural light are beneficial.

Common Applications:

• Commercial hollow metal doors

• Office and administrative doors

• Schools and educational facilities

• Hospitals and medical offices

• Assisted living facilities

• Industrial and manufacturing facilities

• Warehouse personnel doors

• Retail stores and shopping centers

• Commercial maintenance areas

• Interior corridor doors

• Building renovation and replacement projects

The 12" x 12" square vision panel provides a practical viewing area, helping occupants see approaching traffic on the opposite side of the door.

Installation & Ordering Information

The NGP L-FRA100-TG-GT-118 is designed for installation in properly prepared 1-3/4" commercial hollow metal or wood doors.

Installation Considerations:

• Verify the required 12" x 12" door cutout.

• Confirm the door thickness is 1-3/4".

• Make sure the opening does not require fire-rated glazing.

• Inspect the door construction and required reinforcement.

• Install the glass with the supplied glazing tape.

• Secure the frame using compatible mounting screws.

• Tighten fasteners evenly to avoid distorting the frame.

• Protect the glass edges during handling and installation.

• Do not attempt to cut or modify tempered glass.

• Follow NGP installation instructions and applicable building codes.

Package Includes

• NGP L-FRA100 low-profile steel vision frame

• 11" x 11" clear tempered safety glass, 1/4" thick

• NGP L-GT-118 glazing tape

• Frame mounting screws

Please Note: This listing includes the vision lite frame, tempered glass, and glazing materials. The commercial door itself is not included. This configuration is not fire-rated.

Why Choose the NGP L-FRA100-TG-GT-118?

The NGP L-FRA100-TG-GT-118 12" x 12" Vision Lite Kit combines durable steel construction, impact-rated tempered safety glass, and a professional low-profile design in one complete commercial door window assembly.

Featuring an 18-gauge steel frame, 1/4" clear tempered glass, Gray Primer finish, and included GT-118 glazing tape, this vision lite kit provides a dependable solution for improving visibility and appearance in commercial hollow metal and wood doors.

Whether installing a new vision panel or replacing existing commercial door glazing, National Guard Products offers reliable construction and professional-quality hardware for demanding commercial applications.