The rising demand for cafe door hinges has led to an influx of project managers seeking durable and reliable hinge solutions, particularly heavy duty half door hinges. These hinges are specifically designed to meet the rigorous requirements of high-frequency commercial retail locations while ensuring compliance with ADA guidelines.
Waterson Heavy Duty Door Hinges – K51M-400-B2, in the counter gate
Swinging Cafe Door Hinges Solution
- Stainless Steel: Made with 304 and 316 stainless steel to withstand the elements and heavy use.
- Fire Door Compliance: Adhering to ANSI/BHMA A156.17 standards, these hinges meet strict quality and safety benchmarks.
- Buffering Feature: Provides 3 setting 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.
- Anti Slamming & Soft Closing: Prevent doors from slamming shut and pose risks such as loose hinges or damage screws holding.
- Adjustability: Features 3 adjustable setting speeds and buffering control over door closing speed.
- Cost Efficiency: Easily add or remove optional features like hold open without extensive modifications, saving costs and enhancing functionality.
Note: While applying fire-rated features, Waterson DO NOT supply hold-open functionality due to fire safety purposes.
Heavy Duty Cafe Door Hinges
Interior gates, although typically lightweight, must endure the daily rigors of frequent use and the potential for unorthodox handling, such as employees and customers leaning or sitting on gates, exerting excessive load. To meet these demands, a heavy-duty hydraulic door hinges becomes an essential component.
Waterson’s heavy-duty cafe door hinges stand out in terms of both aesthetics and functionality. While retaining the durability and temperature-resistant features of traditional hinges, they excel in design and elegance.
- Load-Bearing Capacity: Waterson hinges efficiently support significant loads – three hinges can bear over 260 lbs, and four hinges up to 440 lbs.
- Corrosion Resistance: Exceptionally durable, Waterson hinges surpassing ASTM B117 and A156.7 standards in salt spray tests for over 200 hours.
- Standards Compliance: Adhering to ANSI/BHMA A156.17 standards, these hinges meet strict quality and safety benchmarks.
- Elegant PVD Finish: Offering small-batch customization, Waterson hinges come in various marine-grade finishes with options for powder coating or PVD processes.
- Installation and Maintenance: Easy to install and maintain, Waterson hinges are versatile for doors like commercial fire-rated doors, gates, and frameless glass doors.
People lean on the gate creates excessive load
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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To make a cafe door hinge swing both ways, you need to use double-acting hinges, also known as saloon door hinges. These hinges allow the gate to swing open in both directions.
Waterson hinges, however, only provide a single-acting function, meaning they can only swing in one direction.
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
Waterson Heavy Duty Cafe 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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