Spring-loaded hinges with rare sizes, like 5 inch or 6 inch, get worn out fast for their simple design (only coil spring inside) or the overwhelming door weights (mostly over 200 pounds). After constant rotation on the heavy door or frequent spring hinge adjustment, the metal spring and tension pin soon lose their elasticity and resilience. Door slamming is destined to happen, as there’s no viable internal speed control unit. The 6-inch door hinges solve these issues by combining fluid motion, space-saving, and elegance.
6 Inch Door Hinges: Best Hinges for Heavy Wood Gate
Produced by a unique investment casting process, Waterson 6” hinges are extremely durable and ideal for medium to high-frequency use heavy doors. One million cycle-tested ensures consistent and efficient swing performance. There are also other standard templates closer hinges — 4” x 4”, 4.5” x 4.5”, and 5” x 5” with two different gauges.
Beside the outstanding design, here are some remarkable features of Waterson 6 inch hinges:
- Soft Closing: Oil-controlled dynamic braking responds effectively to sudden wind changes without leakage.
- Anti Slamming: Contribute to the longevity of door frames by preventing the jarring effects of a slammed door.
- Stainless Steel: Opt for the most durable material.
- Hydraulic Hinge: Damper hinges work by using hydraulic fluid to control the door’s movement, ensuring a smooth and quiet closing.
- Buffering Feature: Provides further control over door closing speed.
- ADA Compliance: Meets ADA & ICC A117.1 requirements for 5 lbs opening force and 5-second closing speed from 90 degrees to 12 degrees.
Door Closing Mechanism
6″ hinges comprise state-of-the-art speed control function that allows users to precisely adjust door movement speed. They offer two closing types — Mechanical Only and Hydraulic Hybrid. Three customized speed zones ensure that users can easily prevent slamming using the patented deceleration feature.
Get further insights of Mechanical vs Hydraulic Hybrid hinges here.
Available 6 Inch Spring Hinge Finishes per BHMA Standard
6-inch closer hinges are scarce, and so are their finishes. Finishes contribute to both the requirements of aesthetics and durability. Some hinges use regular paintings or simply raw metal as the standard finishes. With an adjustable hinge, you can choose a wide range of colors from Stainless Satin (US32D),Satin Brass (US4), Dark Satin Bronze (US10B), Flat Black (US19), or any color you prefer for customized design.
Read the complete BHMA finish chart here.
Recommended Door Specifications for 6 Inch Door Hinges
Full Mortise 6″x6″ Stainless Steel Hinges are designed to accommodate heavy-duty doors with a weight capacity of 260 lbs to 440 lbs. These hinges are ideal for doors measuring approximately 1150mm W x 2200mm H (4ft x 8ft) or larger, with a minimum thickness of 2-¼” (57.15 mm). Solid wood, metal, or composite materials are recommended for these doors, as they provide the necessary strength and durability to handle the load. The robust construction of the hinges ensures reliable performance for heavy or oversized doors in both residential and commercial applications.
How to Know the Size Door Hinges that I Need?
Besides the 6-inch door hinges mentioned above, different door specifications require different door sizes. For a set of three hinges, you can apply the 4″x4″, 4.5″x4.5″, 5″x5″, and 6″x6″ hinges on a 4ft x 7ft door, each door is up to 260 lbs. However, depending on the door thickness, we will have different door hinge solutions.
Read the How to Order Catalog to select your best door hinges.
Waterson hinges are very easy to install. You simply need the following three items:
- 3mm and 5mm hex wrenches (included)
- Spreader bar (included with double spring (DS) hinge)
- Philips screwdriver
Because Waterson regularly offers a set of 3 hinges, we recommend that you install them based on the stickers affixed to each individual hinge (top, middle, and bottom). When installing the hinges, trace around the hinge, cut the mortise, and ensure the hinge pin is flush with the edge of the door frame.
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The different types of 6 inch heavy 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, 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 Hinges: Self-close heavy doors for enhanced security and safety.
Waterson Heavy Duty 6 Inch Door Hinges
Waterson Hinges combine an overhead closer and hinge into one attractive component with optional hold-open and door stop features. These hinges are ideal for commercial openings, gates, and glass doors. The hinges are easily installed and adjusted to comply with ADA & ICC A117.1 requirements for opening force and to assure quiet, secure closing. Made with stainless steel, Waterson door hinges meet NFPA 80 and are UL 3-hour fire-rated, as well as being suitable for both interior and all-weather exterior openings. 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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