Swing Clear Self-closing Hinges
Also known as “offset door hinges” or “expandable door hinges,” the swing clear hinge’s unique leaf design can maximize door openings by allowing doors to “swing away,” creating more space. When space constraints or clearance issues exist, this added space can be beneficial for meeting accessibility needs, as well as ADA and FHA codes.
The Waterson K51L-SW hinge uniquely combines swing clear design with our patented self-closing function in an innovative and attractive stainless steel component. Easy to install and heavy-duty, the K51L-SW meets Fair Housing Act (FHA) code, and thus provides a minimum 32” clearance when using a 34” door slab. This attractive hinge is also fire-rated hardware that meets ADA requirements as well. Combined, the Waterson swing clear self-closing hinge provides optimal user experience in wheelchair-accessible doorways like hospitals, hotels, multi-family housing, and nursing homes, to name a few.
- 3hr Fire Rated
- Commercial Grade
- 304/ 316 Stainless Steel
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Fully Speed & Force Adjustable
- ADA Compliant
- ANSI A156.17 Grade One – UL Listed
- Case Study
Specification and Configuration
US STANDARD
1. Specification
| Hinge Type | DIM (H x W) | BHMA# | Door thickness | Model# | Gage | Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Clear | 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ | A45M5 | 1-3/4″ | K51L-SWRH-450 |
0.134″ |
STANDARD FINISHES US32D-630-Satin Stainless Steel MATCHING FINISHES US19-631-Flat Black – Powder coating US10B-695-Dark Satin Bronze – Powder coating US4-731-Satin Brass – Physical vapor deposition Custom CORNERS Square 1/4R radius 1/5R radius |
| 5″ x 4-1/2″ | n/a | 1-3/4″ | K51L-SWRH-500 |
0.146″ |
2. Configuration
| Door Size | Product SKU Non-handed Swing clear4.5*4.5 |
FEATURES | Closing Type
Mechanical Only – M |
Hinge Qty
Hinge Type |
Finish | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-closing | Fluid Motion
Door Range ≤ 120° |
Hold-open
90° |
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| 1-3/4″ < 7’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 260 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-450-A3 | ● | M | 3 hinges/door (SA.SA.SA1) | Stocking
US32D-630-Satin Stainless Steel Special Order Matching-US10B-695-Dark Satin Bronze – Powder coating
|
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| K51L-SWRH-450-B3 | ● | ● |
H |
3 hinges/door (DS.HA.SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-450-C3 | ● | ● | M | 3 hinges/door (SB.SA.SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-450-D3 | ● | ● | ● | H | 3 hinges/door (DS.HA.SB) | ||
| 1-3/4″ < 8’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 330 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-450-C4 | ● | ● | M | 4 hinges/door (SB.SA.SA.SA1) | ||
| K51L-SWRH-450-D4 | ● | ● | ● | H | 4 hinges/door (DS.HA.SB.SA1) | ||
| 1-3/4″ < 8’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 330 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-450-A4 | ● | M | 4 hinges/door (DS,SA,SA,SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-450-B4 | ● | ● | H | 4 hinges/door (DS.HA.SA.SA1) | |||
1. We provide additional door stop ( at 90°) features for all models. Email to request a quotation.
2. Learn more about Waterson hinge design (SA,SA1,SB,…)
3. Learn more about mechanical or hydraulic hybrid closing types, or watch video
4. Please contact us directly concerning doors over the above specifications.
| Door Size | Product SKU Non-handed Swing clear5*4.5 |
FEATURES | Closing Type
Mechanical Only – M |
Hinge Qty
Hinge Type |
Finish | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-closing | Fluid Motion
Door Range ≤ 120° |
Hold-open
90° |
|||||
| 1-3/4″ < 7’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 260 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-545-A3 | ● | M | 3 hinges/door (SA.SA.SA1) | Stocking
US32D-630-Satin Stainless Steel Special Order Matching-US10B-695-Dark Satin Bronze – Powder coating
|
||
| K51L-SWRH-545-B3 | ● | ● |
H |
3 hinges/door (DS.HA.SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-545-C3 | ● | ● | M | 3 hinges/door (SB.SA.SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-545-D3 | ● | ● | ● | H | 3 hinges/door (DS.HA.SB) | ||
| 1-3/4″ < 8’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 330 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-545-C4 | ● | ● | M | 4 hinges/door (SB.SA.SA.SA1) | ||
| K51L-SWRH-545-D4 | ● | ● | ● | H | 4 hinges/door (DS.HA.SB.SA1) | ||
| 1-3/4″ < 8’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 330 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-545-A4 | ● | M | 4 hinges/door (DS,SA,SA,SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-545-B4 | ● | ● | H | 4 hinges/door (DS.HA.SA.SA1) | |||
1. We provide additional door stop ( at 90°) features for all models. Email to request a quotation.
2. Learn more about Waterson hinge design (SA,SA1,SB,…)
3. Learn more about mechanical or hydraulic hybrid closing types, or watch video
4. Please contact us directly concerning doors over the above specifications.
US STANDARD
1. Specification
| Hinge Type | DIM (H x W) | BHMA# | Door thickness | Model# | Gage | Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swing Clear | 4-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ | A45M5 | 1-3/4″ | K51L-SWRH-450 |
0.134″ |
STANDARD FINISHES US32D-630-Satin Stainless Steel MATCHING FINISHES US19-631-Flat Black – Powder coating US10B-695-Dark Satin Bronze – Powder coating US4-731-Satin Brass – Physical vapor deposition Custom CORNERS Square 1/4R radius 1/5R radius |
| 5″ x 4-1/2″ | n/a | 1-3/4″ | K51L-SWRH-500 |
0.146″ |
2. Configuration
| Door Size | Product SKU Non-handed Swing clear4.5*4.5 |
FEATURES | Closing Type
Mechanical Only – M |
Hinge Qty
Hinge Type |
Finish | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-closing | Fluid Motion
Door Range ≤ 120° |
Hold-open
90° |
|||||
| 1-3/4″ < 7’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 260 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-450-A3 | ● | M | 3 hinges/door (SA.SA.SA1) | Stocking
US32D-630-Satin Stainless Steel Special Order Matching-US10B-695-Dark Satin Bronze – Powder coating
|
||
| K51L-SWRH-450-B3 | ● | ● |
H |
3 hinges/door (DS.HA.SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-450-C3 | ● | ● | M | 3 hinges/door (SB.SA.SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-450-D3 | ● | ● | ● | H | 3 hinges/door (DS.HA.SB) | ||
| 1-3/4″ < 8’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 330 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-450-C4 | ● | ● | M | 4 hinges/door (SB.SA.SA.SA1) | ||
| K51L-SWRH-450-D4 | ● | ● | ● | H | 4 hinges/door (DS.HA.SB.SA1) | ||
| 1-3/4″ < 8’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 330 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-450-A4 | ● | M | 4 hinges/door (DS,SA,SA,SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-450-B4 | ● | ● | H | 4 hinges/door (DS.HA.SA.SA1) | |||
1. We provide additional door stop ( at 90°) features for all models. Email to request a quotation.
2. Learn more about Waterson hinge design (SA,SA1,SB,…)
3. Learn more about mechanical or hydraulic hybrid closing types, or watch video
4. Please contact us directly concerning doors over the above specifications.
| Door Size | Product SKU Non-handed Swing clear5*4.5 |
FEATURES | Closing Type
Mechanical Only – M |
Hinge Qty
Hinge Type |
Finish | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-closing | Fluid Motion
Door Range ≤ 120° |
Hold-open
90° |
|||||
| 1-3/4″ < 7’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 260 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-545-A3 | ● | M | 3 hinges/door (SA.SA.SA1) | Stocking
US32D-630-Satin Stainless Steel Special Order Matching-US10B-695-Dark Satin Bronze – Powder coating
|
||
| K51L-SWRH-545-B3 | ● | ● |
H |
3 hinges/door (DS.HA.SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-545-C3 | ● | ● | M | 3 hinges/door (SB.SA.SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-545-D3 | ● | ● | ● | H | 3 hinges/door (DS.HA.SB) | ||
| 1-3/4″ < 8’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 330 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-545-C4 | ● | ● | M | 4 hinges/door (SB.SA.SA.SA1) | ||
| K51L-SWRH-545-D4 | ● | ● | ● | H | 4 hinges/door (DS.HA.SB.SA1) | ||
| 1-3/4″ < 8’-0 x 4′-0 ≤ 330 lbs |
K51L-SWRH-545-A4 | ● | M | 4 hinges/door (DS,SA,SA,SA1) | |||
| K51L-SWRH-545-B4 | ● | ● | H | 4 hinges/door (DS.HA.SA.SA1) | |||
1. We provide additional door stop ( at 90°) features for all models. Email to request a quotation.
2. Learn more about Waterson hinge design (SA,SA1,SB,…)
3. Learn more about mechanical or hydraulic hybrid closing types, or watch video
4. Please contact us directly concerning doors over the above specifications.