Heavy Duty Self Closing Gate Hinges

Waterson self-closing gate hinges combine a closer, spring hinge and optional hold open into one sleek, weatherproof stainless steel component. ADA-compliant with under 5 lbs of opening force, they are ideal for commercial and residential gates.

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Heavy Duty Self Closing Gate Hinges

Waterson self-closing gate hinges combine a closer, spring hinge and optional hold open into one sleek, weatherproof stainless steel component. ADA-compliant with under 5 lbs of opening force, they are ideal for commercial and residential gates.

WHY WATERSON
GET A QUOTE

Heavy Duty Self Closing Gate Hinges

Waterson self-closing gate hinges combine a closer, spring hinge and optional hold open into one sleek, weatherproof stainless steel component. ADA-compliant with under 5 lbs of opening force, they are ideal for commercial and residential gates.

WHY WATERSON
GET A QUOTE

Aesthetically Pleasing | Precision Function

Waterson stainless steel self-closing gate hinges are easily adjustable to meet ADA requirements for closing speed and support heavy gates up to 260 lbs. Featuring a leak-free patented design in a sleek, compact form, they work with metal and wood gates and come in full surface, side mount and butt styles, built to perform in the harshest outdoor environments.

| Code Compliance |

✓ ADA Compliance
<5 lbs force & 5 secs closing time

✓ US Listed
NFPA 3 hrs fire-rared code

✓ ANSI/BHMA A156.17
Grade 1, one million cycles test

| Product Feature |

✓ Self Closing
Closing speed adjustable

✓ Soft Closing
Anti-slamming for smooth operation

✓ Hold Open
Stops doors at 85-90 degrees

Aesthetically Pleasing | Precision Function

Waterson stainless steel self-closing gate hinges are easily adjustable to meet ADA requirements for closing speed and support heavy gates up to 260 lbs. Featuring a leak-free patented design in a sleek, compact form, they work with metal and wood gates and come in full surface, side mount and butt styles, built to perform in the harshest outdoor environments.

|    Code Compliance    |

✓ ADA Compliance
     <5 lbs force & 5 secs closing time

✓ US Listed
     NFPA 3 hrs fire-rared code

✓ ANSI/BHMA A156.17
     Grade 1, one million cycles test

|    Product Feature    |

✓ Self Closing
    Closing speed adjustable

✓ Soft Closing
     Anti-slamming for smooth operation

✓ Hold Open
     Stops doors at 85-90 degrees

Self Close and Soft Close Serve Two Different Jobs

Self close means the gate always ends up closed, without extra hand force needed. Required on pool gates, safety and security gates, and any entry that needs to stay closed.

  • Mechanical (Set A, C): A spring and mechanical speed control close the gate at the speed you set.
  • Hydraulic Hybrid (Set B, D): The same mechanical system plus hydraulic damping, so the gate also closes softly and absorbs wind or hard pushes.

Soft close means the gate prevents slams. Wind or a hard push is absorbed, so the gate slows down instead of slamming.

Unlike a basic spring gate hinge, every Waterson self-closing mechanism is built with speed control.

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K51P

K51P: Full Surface
Clamping Style

Outdoor gate hinge surface mounted on the metal gate square posts.

K51PS

K51PS: Full Surface
Screw-on Style

Outdoor gate hinge surface mounted on the metal gate square posts. No back plate

K51MP

K51MP:
Butt Hinge Style

Outdoor gate hinge installed between metal gate square posts.

K51W: No cap
K51WP: With Cap

Outdoor gate hinge installed on uneven planes. K51W no cap, K51WP with cap

K51P Full Surface

K51P: Full Surface
Clamping Style

Outdoor gate hinge surface mounted on the metal gate square posts.

K51PS Full Surface no backplate

K51PS: Full Surface
Screw-on Style

Outdoor gate hinge surface mounted on the metal gate square posts. No back plate

K51MP Full mortise

K51MP:
Butt Hinge Style

Outdoor gate hinge installed between metal gate square posts.

K51W: No cap
K51WP: With Cap

Outdoor gate hinge installed on uneven planes. K51W no cap, K51WP with cap

Built to Fit Almost Any Gate Application

Waterson Self Closing Gate Hinges are built in a wide range of mounting styles, finishes and options. Whether it is a pool gate, a commercial metal gate, a wooden fence gate, or an ADA accessible entry, there is a Waterson set that fits the gate post, matches the hardware around it, and carries the gate’s weight.

Mounting Styles

Full surface clamping (K51P), full surface screw-on (K51PS), butt style between posts for exterior (K51MP) or interior (K51M), and side mount for uneven planes (K51W / K51WP).

Gate Size & Weight

2-hinge sets carry up to 150 lbs (gates under 6′-0″ x 3′-0″). 3-hinge sets carry up to 260 lbs (gates under 7′-0″ x 4′-0″).

Gate Types

Pool, metal, wooden, weld-on, ADA and commercial gates, for both interior and exterior use. Fits steel square posts with multiple extender sizes available.

Finishes & Options

Satin stainless and flat black in stock, with dark bronze, satin brass, satin bronze, white or custom finishes by order. 304 or 316 marine grade stainless, mechanical or hydraulic hybrid closing, 90° hold-open, and optional door stops.

Waterson gate hinge sets start at $338.00 for 2 hinges (gates up to 150 lbs). Larger gates up to 260 lbs use a 3-hinge set, starting at $507.00. Price varies by mounting style, finish, stainless grade, and mechanical or hydraulic type. Check our Online Store to see the price range.

Built to Fit Almost Any Gate Application

Waterson Self Closing Gate Hinges are built in a wide range of mounting styles, finishes and options. Whether it is a pool gate, a commercial metal gate, a wooden fence gate, or an ADA accessible entry, there is a Waterson set that fits the gate post, matches the hardware around it, and carries the gate’s weight.

Mounting Styles

Full surface clamping (K51P), full surface screw-on (K51PS), butt style between posts for exterior (K51MP) or interior (K51M), and side mount for uneven planes (K51W / K51WP).

Gate Size & Weight

2-hinge sets carry up to 150 lbs (gates under 6′-0″ x 3′-0″). 3-hinge sets carry up to 260 lbs (gates under 7′-0″ x 4′-0″).

Gate Types

Pool, metal, wooden, weld-on, ADA and commercial gates, for both interior and exterior use. Fits steel square posts with multiple extender sizes available.

Finishes & Options

Satin stainless and flat black in stock, with dark bronze, satin brass, satin bronze, white or custom finishes by order. 304 or 316 marine grade stainless, mechanical or hydraulic hybrid closing, 90° hold-open, and optional door stops.

Waterson gate hinge sets start at $338.00 for 2 hinges (gates up to 150 lbs). Larger gates up to 260 lbs use a 3-hinge set, starting at $507.00. Price varies by mounting style, finish, stainless grade, and mechanical or hydraulic type. Check our Online Store to see the price range.

Applications

Many commercial properties like resorts, waterparks, marinas, beach clubs, and more choose Waterson self closing gate hinges for their outdoor gates, from pool enclosures to waterfront entries, for durability, safety, and weather resistance.

PickleTile self closing gate hinges

PickleTile
Heavy-duty self closing gate hinges were applied to this outdoor pickleball court with a clean, modern flat black design

✓ Weatherproof
✓ Corrosion Free
✓ Adjustable Closing Speed

Read more
Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library
Heavy-duty self closing gate hinges were applied to the exterior steel gates of this 1908 landmark library

✓ ADA Compliance
✓ Weather Resistant
✓ No Overhead Closer Arms

Read more
Hotel Coral Y Marina

Coral Casino Beach
Marine grade gate hinges were applied to 4 custom gate leaves of this oceanfront club, with 5 hinges per leaf 

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Salt Air Resistant
✓ Adjustable Closing Speed

Read more
Yas Waterpark

Yas Waterworld
Heavy-duty self closing gate hinges were applied to 120 steel gates of this waterpark expansion in Abu Dhabi

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Corrosion Resistant
✓ Speed Control

Read more
Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna | Duluth, MN

Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna
Marine grade self closing hinges were applied to over 30 outdoor sauna doors with a concealed, modern design

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Weather Cap Included
✓ Humidity Resistant

Read more
East Beach Marina project

East Beach Marina
Marine grade self closing gate hinges were applied to the aluminum waterfront gates of this marina with adjustable closing speed

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Weatherproof
✓ Door Stop Under 120°

Read more

Applications

Many commercial properties like resorts, waterparks, marinas, beach clubs, and more choose Waterson self closing gate hinges for their outdoor gates, from pool enclosures to waterfront entries, for durability, safety, and weather resistance.

PickleTile self closing gate hinges

PickleTile
Heavy-duty self closing gate hinges were applied to this outdoor pickleball court with a clean, modern flat black design

✓ Weatherproof
✓ Corrosion Free
✓ Adjustable Closing Speed

Read more
Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library
Heavy-duty self closing gate hinges were applied to the exterior steel gates of this 1908 landmark library

✓ ADA Compliance
✓ Weather Resistant
✓ No Overhead Closer Arms

Read more
Hotel Coral Y Marina

Coral Casino Beach
Marine grade gate hinges were applied to 4 custom gate leaves of this oceanfront club, with 5 hinges per leaf 

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Salt Air Resistant
✓ Adjustable Closing Speed

Read more
Yas Waterpark

Yas Waterworld
Heavy-duty self closing gate hinges were applied to 120 steel gates of this waterpark expansion in Abu Dhabi

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Corrosion Resistant
✓ Speed Control

Read more
Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna | Duluth, MN

Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna
Marine grade self closing hinges were applied to over 30 outdoor sauna doors with a concealed, modern design

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Weather Cap Included
✓ Humidity Resistant

Read more
East Beach Marina project

East Beach Marina
Marine grade self closing gate hinges were applied to the aluminum waterfront gates of this marina with adjustable closing speed

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Weatherproof
✓ Door Stop Under 120°

Read more

Applications

Many commercial properties like resorts, waterparks, marinas, beach clubs, and more choose Waterson self closing gate hinges for their outdoor gates, from pool enclosures to waterfront entries, for durability, safety, and weather resistance.

PickleTile self closing gate hinges

PickleTile
Heavy-duty self closing gate hinges were applied to this outdoor pickleball court with a clean, modern flat black design

✓ Weatherproof
✓ Corrosion Free
✓ Adjustable Closing Speed

Read more
Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library
Heavy-duty self closing gate hinges were applied to the exterior steel gates of this 1908 landmark library

✓ ADA Compliance
✓ Weather Resistant
✓ No Overhead Closer Arms

Read more
Hotel Coral Y Marina

Coral Casino Beach
Marine grade gate hinges were applied to 4 custom gate leaves of this oceanfront club, with 5 hinges per leaf 

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Salt Air Resistant
✓ Adjustable Closing Speed

Read more
Yas Waterpark

Yas Waterworld
Heavy-duty self closing gate hinges were applied to 120 steel gates of this waterpark expansion in Abu Dhabi

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Corrosion Resistant
✓ Speed Control

Read more
Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna | Duluth, MN

Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna
Marine grade self closing hinges were applied to over 30 outdoor sauna doors with a concealed, modern design

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Weather Cap Included
✓ Humidity Resistant

Read more
East Beach Marina project

East Beach Marina
Marine grade self closing gate hinges were applied to the aluminum waterfront gates of this marina with adjustable closing speed

✓ 316 Marine Stainless
✓ Weatherproof
✓ Door Stop Under 120°

Read more

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Just a heads up, 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! Thank you!