EXPERIENCE

Founded in 1979, Waterson Corporation has more than 40 years experience in the investment casting business. Over that period of time, Waterson has earned over 100 utility patents, including SAFLOK coupling and W-LOK padlock, which are known industry-wide for their 10x safety. As a result, Waterson has become synonymous with precision, durability, and high-quality stainless steel manufacturing.
In 2010, the company began developing the world’s first speed-adjustable self-closing hinges in order to solve the problem of hazardous door slamming. In 2015 Waterson Hinge became Asia’s first company to produce products that achieved the ANSI A156.17 grade 1 standard. Today Waterson’s innovative hinge design is chosen by architects and builders around the world. You can find Waterson hinges installed on commercial fire-rated doors, gates, and frameless glass doors from New York to Singapore to Dubai and beyond.

MISSION

Our MISSION is to deliver a high-quality door self-closing experience that’s safe, elegant and easy-to-use combined with prompt and effective service. With our expertise in hinges, we aim to innovate across industries, utilizing materials like stainless steel to create durable, custom door solutions that cater to all needs.

PARTNERS

EXPERIENCE

Founded in 1979, Waterson Corporation has more than 40 years experience in the investment casting business. Over that period of time, Waterson has earned over 100 utility patents, including SAFLOK coupling and W-LOK padlock, which are known industry-wide for their 10x safety. As a result, Waterson has become synonymous with precision, durability, and high-quality stainless steel manufacturing.

In 2010, as a hinge manufacturer the company began developing the world’s first speed-adjustable self-closing hinges in order to solve the problem of hazardous door slamming. In 2015 Waterson Hinge became Asia’s first company to produce products that achieved the ANSI A156.17 grade 1 standard.

Today Waterson’s innovative hinge design is chosen by architects and builders around the world. You can find Waterson hinges installed on commercial fire-rated doors, gates, and frameless glass doors from New York to Singapore to Dubai and beyond.

QUALIFICATIONS

Our Closer Hinges are made in Taiwan, which is on the list of designated countries on FAR 25.003 concerning the TAA and Buy American Act (BAA).

INCEPTION

When my sister Sarah was young, she often moved in and out of our house, which had a big, heavy door. This door, even though it looked grand, was dangerous because it closed very hard. My father, ever the problem solver, turned his gaze toward the world of door hinges with intense curiosity. As a hardware manufacturing expert, he began exploring different types of hinges, working with a variety of materials such as stainless steel known for its corrosion resistance, and solved the problem.

He studied all kinds of hinges like butt hinges and spring hinges, understanding how they worked. With his skills, he invented a new kind of hinge that made our heavy door safer and easier to use. This new hinge type allowed for easy opening and safe closing, its angular movement about a fixed axis of rotation controlled by a spring that is loaded to prevent end play. The new design was not only good for our home, but it also helped many other industries, such as medical and aerospace, to have safer and better-functioning doors. He successfully innovated the traditional big, clumsy door closer box into a sleek, efficient barrel design that opens easily and closes safely. Perfect for Sarah and my grandma!