Heavy-Duty Swing Gate Closer for a Salt Air Beachfront Resort

Project Description

There is a discussion about material and strength in outdoor gate closers which can easily end up to corrosion. It can drastically affect the functional strength of any metal, leading to structural issues such as cracks, partial fractures, and in severe cases, complete failure of the material.

Corrosion not only weakens the material but also detracts from the aesthetic design of wood or metal fence gates. As a result, heavy duty swing gate closers appear to solve all the problems.

A Daytona Beach Hotel Challenge

A hotel developer in Daytona Beach recently reached out to us, seeking corrosion resistant, self closing solutions for their beachfront gate closers. Previously, they had fitted their luxury resort’s exterior doors with concealed design. However, these door hardware pieces, while heavy-duty, faced two significant issues: corrosion from the salty air and reliability of the swing mechanism.

Dayton’s salty sea air can be quite harsh and corrosive on exterior metal hardware. Conventional steel hardware is susceptible to significant rust, especially in aggressive environments such as ocean beaches and swimming pools, where humid air laden with corrosives like sea salt or pool chemicals can attack the steel. At the same time, and even more importantly, this resort found that the self-closing function on their corroded gate closers had become compromised.

Three years ago

Why Salt Air Is So Hard on Gate Closers

Marine air carries chlorides that break down the protective layer on most metals, driving rust, pitting, and structural weakening: cracks, partial fractures, and in severe cases complete failure. Near oceans and pools, humid air laden with sea salt or pool chemicals attacks steel from the outside in. For a swing gate closer the damage is doubled: corrosion ruins the finish and it seizes the moving mechanism that makes the gate self-close, so the hardware fails at exactly the job it was installed to do.

The Solution: Stainless Steel Closer with a Protective Cap

Waterson recommended its stainless steel swing gate closer, built with a protective top cap over the mechanism. The stainless steel body handles the exterior salt exposure, and the cap keeps salt and moisture out of the internal moving parts, which is where corrosion normally starts. The result is hardware that preserves the resort’s luxury look while keeping the self-closing function working in an aggressive marine setting.

Durable Gate Closer for All Applications

Crafted with weather-resistant stainless steel and a protective top cap, Waterson swing gate closer is ideal for all exterior commercial applications. Our heavy duty gate closers last longer and is more durable than traditional ones. Therefore, by using Waterson on your outdoor seaside applications, you will preserve luxury aesthetic appeal and long-lasting functionality.

Read More: Material Matters! Gate Hinges: Plastic or Stainless Steel

After three years

Waterson Heavy Duty Outdoor Swing Gate Closer

Waterson Outdoor Gate Closer  combine an overhead closer and hinge into one attractive component with optional hold-open and door stop features. Designed for commercial openings, gates, and glass doors, these hinges are easy to install and adjust to meet ADA and ICC A117.1 standards for opening force, while ensuring quiet and secure closure. Crafted from durable stainless steel, they are NFPA 80 compliant, UL 3-hour fire-rated, and built to perform reliably in both interior and all-weather exterior environments. See all our features.

In addition to these performance advantages, Waterson offers custom hinge services. As a direct manufacturer, we can tailor hinge sizes, finishes, and especially hinge leaf designs to meet the specific structural needs of your doors. This makes our hinges an ideal solution for door manufacturers seeking custom options that integrate seamlessly with their existing frames.

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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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