Project Description

Are arched doorways outdated? Arched top doors, both single doors and double entryways, have recently gained a great popularity due to their elegance and aesthetics. Many companies have been choosing arched top as their entrance. For example, Balmain Fashion Company, French luxury clothing and perfume leader chose arched top doors for their flagship Moscow store. However, finding a solution for an arched top door with a sound self closing system is not easy, particularly when trying to maintain a beautiful exterior.

Waterson Arched Top Door

Major Challenges for Arched Top Door

Finding a self-closing system for arched exterior doors is challenging, especially with seasonal weather variations. In winter, cold wind enters the store, while in summer, temperatures can reach 30 degrees. The owner prefers to keep the door open for ventilation.

Initial solutions like a conventional floor spring or door closer were considered but proved impractical—there’s no header frame for a door closer, and installing a floor spring is too disruptive for business operations. Besides, since the arched front door is designed with luxury and elegant aesthetic, the challenge is even harder to solve!

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A Go-to Self Closing Solution

Waterson self-closing door hinges perfectly meet the needs of arched top doors. These hinges are affordable, reasonable, easy to install, and effort-free function with these outstanding features:

  • Weatherproof: Performs reliably in both winter and summer, suitable for harsh environments.
  • Stainless Steel: Constructed from marine-grade 316 stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance. Guarantee a long-life usage without maintenance for years.
  • Ease of Installation: Straightforward to install, reducing complexity and time involved.
  • Adjustability: Features adjustable closing speeds and a hold-open option for tailored usage and ventilation control. Applying smooth, quiet operation.
  • Aesthetic PVD Finish: Available in various finishes to match luxurious and elegant door designs.

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Q: How much do door hinges cost?

Nowadays, door hinges come in a wide range of prices. You can find products starting from just $10, but their quality often doesn’t guarantee long-term durability. Investing in high-quality heavy-duty door hinges is essential to avoid future issues and risks. If you are looking for a product with a lifespan of over 10 years, please visit Waterson heavy duty self closing door hinges here.

Q: What are the different types of Heavy Duty Commercial Door Hinges?

The different types of commercial door hinges include:

  • Ball Bearing Hinges: Reduce friction for smooth, long-lasting operation, ideal for frequently used heavy doors.
  • Butt Hinges: Provide strong support for heavy doors in residential and commercial settings, which are available in various sizes and finishes.
  • Continuous (Piano) Hinges: Distribute weight evenly along the door’s length to prevent sagging.
  • Concealed Hinges: Offer a clean, modern look while supporting heavy cabinet doors.
  • Heavy Duty Weld-On Hinges: Provide extreme strength and durability for very heavy doors in industrial applications.
  • Spring Loaded Hinges: Self-close heavy doors for enhanced security and safety.

Q: Where should door hinges be placed?

Door hinges are typically installed on the edge (side) of the door and the door frame with three hinges mostly. However, depend on the specification of the door, a set of hinges should be placed as follows:

Regarding door height:

  • Up to 60 inches: 2 hinges.
  • 60-90 inches: 3 hinges.
  • 90-120 inches: 4 hinges.

Regarding door weight:

  • 150-330 lbs: 3 hinges.
  • 260-440 lbs: 4 hinges.

For more information, please feel free to see our HOW TO ORDER instructions.

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Waterson Arch Top Self-closing Door Hinges 

Waterson Closer Hinges combine speed control self-closing technology and traditional hinge mechanism into one attractive component.  Available in full surface and mid-post versions, Waterson Gates Closers are crafted from durable 304, 316, and 316L marine grade stainless steel. These low-maintenance gate closer hinges are easily adjustable to meet ADA & ICC A117.1 requirements for 5lb opening force and closing speed. UL-listed one million cycle times grade-1 testing ensures high quality, secure closing, and reliability in the interior, exterior and harshest environments. 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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