Door-stop and Hold-open features offer valuable benefits in various situations. A door stop prevents damage to walls by limiting door opening, while Hold-open is ideal for high-traffic commercial environments. Though sharing a hidden stopping function, these features differ significantly. The products offer practical solutions for enhancing door functionality and improving safety in both residential and public settings.
Door Stop On Hinge
Sometimes, you need to stop your door at a particular angle; perhaps you don’t want your door handle to hit the wall, an adjacent door, or the like. At the same time, according to the ADA standard 404.2.3 Clear Width, door openings shall provide a minimum 32”. Waterson door stop on hinge provides a stopping function at both 90 and 120 degrees in order to satisfy the ADA code and prevent wall damage. Plus, you no longer need to use unsightly wall-mounted door stops. You can review the invisible door stopper design for more information about door stop on hinge.
To learn more about the ADA Code door clearance code, please review the 7 innovative features for more details.
Hold Open
Waterson hinges provide exceptional functionality, including a reliable hold-open feature that effectively stops doors at 85-90 degrees. By opening the doors to a 90-degree angle, they remain securely positioned without any movement. While the doors have the freedom to open beyond the 85-90 degree range, they will self-close once they surpass the perpendicular position. However, please note that the stay open door hinge feature is not suitable for fire-rated doors due to specific safety regulations.
Lever Option
The lever option of Waterson hinges adds an extra layer of convenience for users. This product allows users to open doors with ease, providing a more comfortable and accessible experience. With the added leverage from the lever, you can effortlessly control the opening and closing motion of your door without any strain or effort.
What is a Waterson hinge’s maximum opening degree?
Waterson hinges perform best in a swing zone from 0˚ to 120˚. Whereas our hydraulic hybrid hinge open limit is 120˚, the machine can be opened beyond 120˚up up to 180˚. We do not suggest keeping mechanical over 120˚ for long periods of time; frequently extending beyond 120˚ may damage the mechanism and decrease its lifespan. Please note that excessive use over 120˚will not be covered by warranty.
That said, our hold open and door stop functions provide for slightly different maximum open positions. Withhold open, you can open your doors as much as 180 degrees, while with door stop installed, the door can open to 90 or 120, depending on the door stop type that you are using.
How to Install Door Stop on Hinge
Waterson hinges are very easy to install. You simply need to install and adjust with step-by-step instruction as follows:
- Open the Door: Open the door to about 90 degrees to access the hinge.
- Check Tension: Identify the tension on the hinges by gently moving the door and observing any play or looseness.
- Adjust Tension:Use a 5mm hex wrench to tighten the tension on the hinges. Start with the top hinge and increase the tension by one increment at a time.
- Continue Adjusting:Move down to the next hinge and repeat the process, tightening the tension incrementally from top to bottom.
- Test the Door Stop: Close and open the door to ensure the door stop is working correctly.
- Final Adjustments: If necessary, make further adjustments to the tension until the door stop functions as desired.
Watch the video here to get more specific instruction.
Waterson Heavy Duty Door Hinges
Waterson Heavy Duty Door Hinges combine the function of an overhead closer and a hinge into a single, sleek component—complete 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 flexible customization 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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