Glass doors are commonly used in high-traffic places such as commercial or retail spaces, offices, restaurants, and hotels. However, these applications may not always be free from slamming doors.
There are several factors that can contribute to this issue, including weak or faulty door closer, loose or misaligned hinges, excessive closing force, the absence of a soft-closing mechanism, and sudden air pressure changes.
Ways to Prevent Doors from Slamming
Below are some methods that may help to prevent slamming glass doors:
- Install a door closer and adjust its speed: To ensure proper alignment, smooth operation, and controlled closing.
- Check and tighten the hinges: Loose or misaligned hinges can affect the door’s movement.
- Use soft-close hinges: Helps absorb impact and slow down the door’s closing motion.
- Install a Floor-Mounted or Wall-Mounted Catch: Magnetic or friction-based catches can help slow the door before it fully closes.
- Apply soft rubber or silicone strips along the frame: Reduces noise and cushions the impact.
Although these methods can help, they often require significant effort to implement. Find a better and effective solution from Waterson Hinges.
Ideal Solution to Stop Glass Door from Slamming
Waterson glass door hinges provide an all-in-one solution that ensures functionality and durability. Offering an anti-slaming and soft close mechanism with these supporting features:
- Self-closing mechanism: Automatically closes the glass doors, enhancing safety and convenience
- Adjustable Tension: Users can customize the opening and closing speed to suit specific needs and preferences.
- ADA compliance: Design to meet safety standards for opening force, closing speed, and providing accessibility.
- Stainless Steel: Made with 304 and 316 stainless steel, durable, corrosion-resistant, and weatherproof.
- Fire Door Compliance: Adhering to NFPA 80 standards and ANSI/BHMA A156.17 standards
- Heavy duty: Some glass doors have heavier weight; three Waterson hinges can bear over 260 lbs, and four hinges up to 440 lbs.
- Aesthetic Appeal: Available in various elegant finishes
These features are an innovative option for various glass door applications, including frameless glass doors, providing a simpler and effective solution. Waterson Hinges has been trusted by many clients from across countries to provide self-closing hinges, such as for meeting room glass door, toilet partitions, and lift glass door.
Waterson Self Closing Glass Door Hinges
Waterson Glass Door Spring Hinges combine an overhead hinge into one attractive component with optional hold-open and door-stop features. These hinges are ideal for commercial openings, gates, and glass doors. The hinges are easily installed and adjusted to comply with ADA & ICC A117.1 requirements for opening force and to assure quiet, secure closing. Made with stainless steel, Waterson hinges meet NFPA 80 and are UL 3-hour fire-rated, as well as being suitable for both interior and all-weather exterior openings. See all our features.
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Please note that Waterson closer hinges start from a size of 4″x4″. If you’re in need of smaller self-closing hinges, we’d recommend checking out some other resources! Also, we only provide single acting closer hinges. Thank you.
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